Lime-Vinegar Marinade

This is a very good marinade for turkey or chicken fajitas.1/4 cup Mexican lime juice1 tablespoon red wine vinegar or fruit vinegar1 clove garlic, minced1/2 teaspoon honey1/4 teaspoon ground ...

Taco Sauce

2 cups canned tomatoes1/2 medium onion1 clove garlic1/2 teaspoon Mexican oregano, powdered2 green chiles1 dash hot sauce (if desired)1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepperChop fine onion, garlic, chiles; a ...

Orange-Sour Cream Sauce

This is great over grilled or raw fresh fruit.16 ounces sour cream1/2 cup brown sugar, packed2 tablespoons orange juice2 tablespoons orange-flavor liqueur1 teaspoon grated orange peelMix a ...

Almond Sauce

2/3 cup slivered almonds2 tablespoons lard2 cups seasoned chicken broth3 tablespoons vegetable oil2 tablespoons all-purpose flourSaltPepper1/2 teaspoon ground cuminLightly saut? the almonds in lard. ...

Chiltepin House Sauce (Salsa Casera)

2 cups chiltepins8 to 10 cloves garlic1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon Mexican oregano1 teaspoon coriander seed1 cup water1 cup cider vinegarCombine all ingredients in a blender and ...

Tomatillo Sauce

1 pound tomatillos4 scallions2 to 4 Serrano chiles1 teaspoon Mexican lime juice1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar (optional)1/3 cup cilantro (optional)NOTE: Do not add cil ...

Taco Sauce

1 tablespoon olive oil2 tablespoons onion, chopped1 clove garlic, mashed1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce1 cup coarsely chopped tomato1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepperChile pequ?ns, crushed, to tastePinc ...

Habanero Pepper Sauce

12 Habanero chiles, stems removed, chopped1/2 cup chopped onion2 cloves garlic, minced1 tablespoon vegetable oil1/2 cup chopped carrots1/2 cup distilled vinegar1/4 cup Mexican lime juiceSaut ...

Quick Pumpkin Seed Sauce

4 mild New Mexican red chiles1/2 cup blanched almonds3/4 cup dry pumpkin seeds, peeled1 slice toast1 clove garlic, minced3 cups chicken broth or water1/2 cup vegetable oil1 teaspoon saltA ...

Enchilada Sauce

3 cups bacon fat3 cups flour1/2 cup chili powder3 tablespoons garlic powder3 tablespoons cayenne pepperCook mixture until of paste consistency, then add 2 gallons water. Bring to a boil, then simm ...