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Taco sauce

Taco Sauce
2 (28 ounce) cans canned whole tomatoes
1 small onion
1 small green bell pepper
3 teaspoons chopped jalapeno peppers
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chiles
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried cilantro
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Using a food processor, chop tomatoes, onions […]

Fried Serrano Chile salsa

Fried Serrano Chile Salsa (Salsa de Chile Serrano Frito)
Source: Bon Appetit, May 2003
Makes about 3/4 cup.
Serrano chiles give this Mexican sauce its bite and light green
color. Use it on warm tortillas or grilled meats.
1/2 cup olive oil
6 green serrano chiles
1 (3/4-inch thick) slice from medium-size white onion
1/2 garlic clove, peeled
1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
Heat oil […]

Tangy Peach And Kiwi salsa

Tangy Peach and Kiwi Salsa
This is especially good with fish, chicken or lamb.
Makes about 3 cups
4 ripe kiwi, peeled and diced
2 ripe peaches, peeled and diced
2 1/2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons minced fresh mint leaves
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
Salt to taste (optional)
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adobo

Adobo
4 large ancho chiles
1/8 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/8 teaspoon Mexican oregano
1/8 teaspoon thyme
1 tablespoon salt
2 cloves garlic, peeled
1/2 cup mild white vinegar
Toast the chiles lightly, turning them from time to time so they
do not burn. Slit them open and remove the seeds and veins. Put the
chiles into a bowl and cover them with hot water. Let […]

Green Onion burritos

Green Onion Burritos
1 pound lean ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
8 ounces shredded Longhorn cheese
3/4 cup evaporated milk
1 can cream of chicken soup
4 ounces Velveeta cheese
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles
1 package green onion dip mix or Hidden Valley
Ranch Mexican mix
1 small can pimientos
Flour tortillas
Brown ground beef and onion, season to […]