Food and Recipes Party Food and Drink Make-Ahead Tex-Mex Menu By Southern Living Test Kitchen Southern Living Test Kitchen The Southern Living Test Kitchen has been publishing recipes since 1970, four years after the first issue of Southern Living Magazine appeared on newsstands. The Southern Living Test Kitchen team includes a team of professionals with deep expertise in recipe development, from pastry chefs and grilling experts to nutritionists and dietitians. Together, the team tests and retests, produces, styles, and photographs thousands of recipes each year in the state-of-the-art test kitchen facility located in Birmingham, Alabama. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on March 10, 2017 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Photo: Jennifer Davick What's on the menu? A bright mix of sunny Tex-Mex favorites inspired by summer's bounty. 01 of 08 Iced Hibiscus Sweet Tea Jennifer Davick Recipe: Iced Hibiscus Sweet Tea Try this refreshing and flowery twist on the classic hot-weather staple. 02 of 08 Pink Cadillac Margaritas Jennifer Davick Recipe: Pink Cadillac Margaritas Fast Flourish: Rub rims of chilled glasses with a lime wedge, dip in a saucer of coarse salt and sparkling sugar, and twirl to coat. 03 of 08 Chipotle Shrimp Cocktail Photo: Jennifer Davick Recipe: Chipotle Shrimp Cocktail Chilling overnight is the secret to this shrimp cocktail's fresh and bold flavor. 04 of 08 Spicy Roasted Chile Peanuts and Pepitas Jennifer Davick Recipe: Spicy Roasted Chile Peanuts and Pepitas Spicy Roasted Chile Peanuts and Pepitas are an addictive snack. Make extra because they're gone just as quickly as they're put out. 05 of 08 Chicken Enchiladas Photo: Jennifer Davick Recipe: Chicken Enchiladas For a fast flourish, char one side of the tortillas directly over gas flames for a few seconds using tongs. These enchiladas are served with our super quick and easy (and oh-so-delicious) Tomatillo Salsa. If you aren't a fan of tomatillos or can't find them in your grocery store, swap in your favorite tomato variety or whip up one of our other salsa recipes to use as a topper. 06 of 08 Three Sisters Salad Photo: Jennifer Davick Recipe: Three Sisters Salad Let the three sisters—squash, beans, and corn—spice up your dinner. 07 of 08 Mango Tango Photo: Jennifer Davick Recipe: Mango Tango It takes two to tango. And this jalapeño-mango duo packs a punch. 08 of 08 Mexican Chocolate Ice-Cream Pie Photo: Jennifer Davick Recipe: Mexican Chocolate Ice-Cream Pie A crisp, over-the-rim graham cracker crust spiked with ground cinnamon and red pepper adds a spicy cowboy kick to this showstopping pie. Make and freeze it up to one month ahead. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit