Quick Mole Sauce

1 jar mole paste2 teaspoons peanut oilFew squeezes of orange juiceChicken stock, as neededHeat mole paste with peanut oil, orange juice to taste and enough chicken stock to make a sauce.

Garlic Butter Sauce (Mantequilla de Ajo)

4 tablespoons unsalted butter4 cloves garlic, crushedMelt butter, add garlic, and set aside.Strain just before using. Brush on meat or fish before broiling or grilling.

Carne Asada Marinade

1/2 cup vegetable oil 1 cup red wine vinegar 1 cup lemon or lime juice 1/2 cup orange juice 2 cups water 1/4 cup peeled fresh garlic 1 1/2 tablespoons white pepper 1 1/2 tablespoons salt 2 ta ...

Classic Red Chile Sauce

This is a famous sauce that can be used in any recipe needing a red sauce. It is also used with beans, enchiladas, tacos and tamales.10 dried red New Mexican chiles1 medium onion, chopped2 ...

Jalapeno Gravy

2 cups cream 2 tablespoons butter 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon granulated garlic 2 chicken bouillon cubes 2 teaspoons black pepper 4 fresh jalapenos, slicedCornstarch slurry to thickenBring cream to ...

Mole Poblano

1 pint prepared mole poblano paste3 1/2 cups chicken broth, strained1 tablespoon Hershey's cocoa3 tablespoons hot water1 tablespoon vinegar6 garlic cloves, peeled2 tablespoons lard2 tablespoons flour ...

Fajita Beer Marinade

1 cup bottled Italian salad dressing12 ounces beer1 large onion, mincedJuice of 3 Mexican limes3 tablespoons chili powder2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro leaves2 tablespoons lemon pepper s ...

Ranch-Style Sauce

2 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons jalape?o chiles, seeded/minced1/2 cup onion, chopped2 cups tomatoes, chopped2 teaspoons vinegar1/4 teaspoon ground black pepperLight beef broth or waterHeat ...

Red Chile Paste

This is the basis for enchiladas and chile con carne.24 dried red chiles2 tablespoons mashed garlic1 teaspoon salt2 quarts water or to coverWash whole dry chile pods. Wearing rubber gloves, remove ...

Jalapeno Pepper Sauce

5 onions, chopped2 bell peppers, chopped12 small tomatoes, chopped3/4 cup jalapeno peppers, chopped1 cup granulated sugar1 cup cider vinegar1 cup vegetable oil1 cup water 4 tablespoons salt ...