My Rating System: I have rated each recipe in this feature by how easy it looks to make. That includes finding the ingredients, understanding the instructions, and preparation. The scale is from one to four, one being the easiest looking recipe and four being pretty complicated. Remember, I haven't made these recipes; I'm hoping that you do and let me know how they were!
Cranberry, Walnut, and Apple Salad from Mountain Breeze Precision Cuisine, Recipes from Arizona
How Easy Does This Southwest Recipe Look: 1
This recipe is as easy as go shopping, empty contents into a bowl, and refrigerate.

Anyone can make it, and it is a nice alternative to canned cranberry sauce with your Thanksgiving dinner.

Green Chile Macaroni and Cheese From Roaring Fork
How Easy Does This Southwest Recipe Look: 2
Ooooh, looks good. It will be pretty easy to prepare this different side dish for your holiday meal.

Hot Five Bean Dish From G.D. Thurman
How Easy Does This Southwest Recipe Look: 1
This is a crock pot recipe, so you can throw it all together in the morning and leave it alone while you are fixing all the other dinner goodies. It also doesn't need the oven or stove, so scheduling your preparation of the Thanksgiving meal is that much easier.

Cranberry Jalapeno Relish From The Jalapeno Cafe
How Easy Does This Southwest Recipe Look: 2
Give your cranberry sauce that Southwest flair. be careful with the jalapenos, though. They are hot, hot, hot!

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