Jalapeno Cream Sauce

1 or 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced1 clove garlic, minced 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 1/8 teaspoon saltDash of pepperCr?me Fraiche1/3 cup whipping cream 2/3 cup dairy sour creamSaut? pep ...

Southwestern Barbecue Sauce

Use this sauce for beef, pork, poultry, or as a condiment.6 dried red New Mexican chiles4 dried chiltepin or pequ?n chiles1/2 cup commercial bottled chili sauce1 large onion, chopped2 ...

Lime Sauce

1 can evaporated milk7 Mexican limesSqueeze juice from limes, and mix with milk. Let sit for about 15 minutes.Serve with fish tacos.

Home-Style Sauce (Salsa Casera)

1 pound ripe tomatoes, peeled, chopped2 fresh serrano chiles, stemmed, partially    seeded, and chopped1/2 cup chopped scallions, including some of the green1/2 cup ...

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 ...

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. ...

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 ...

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 ...

Guajillo Puree

20 Guajillo chiles1 1/2 cups cider vinegar2 tablespoons minced onion1 tablespoon minced garlicFor a milder pur?e, rub chiles between your palms to remove most of the seeds. Chop chiles coarsely wit ...