3 southwestern version Recipes

cumin, crushed tomatoes, onion, finely chopped, garlic cloves, minced, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes (or to taste, i use more than that), chili powder (again , you may want more), oregano, diced green chilies, roasted red peppers, drained and diced, black beans, drained, frozen corn kernels, light sour cream, pasta , cooked al dente (rotelle, wagon wheels or penne work well), shredded cheddar cheese (reduced fat version if you like)

red potatoes, vegetable oil, salt, divided, green bell pepper diced very fine, red bell pepper diced very fine, red onion, diced very fine, rib celery, diced very fine, real mayonnaise (lite version ok), barbecue sauce, black pepper, cumin, crisp-cooked bacon, crumbled, balsamic vinegar