Easy to Make Cilantro Lime Sauce

A refreshing blend of lime and cilantro make this sauce a standout. For those who are looking for an alternative to classic condiments like ketchup and mayonnaise, or dressings like a thousand island dressing and Italian dressing, the cool combination of lime and cilantro will be a welcome addition to your homemade meals. 

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Zesty Chipotle-Lime Crema

Fresh Lime + Crema (Mexican Sour Cream) + Chipotle = A tangy, spicy sauce that will kick up anything you drizzle it on ... tacos, nachos, quesadillas, and cheeseburgers!

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Spicy Poblano Cream Sauce

 Roasted Poblano Cream sauce with a kick, perfect topping for tacos, tostadas, and more! Super creamy, loaded with flavor and easy to make.

 Roasted poblanos, a serrano chile, Mexican sour cream, and seasonings...you have a topping that will tantalize your taste buds.





Spicy Poblano Cream sauce is the perfect summertime condiment. This sauce imparts a delectable spicy creamy flavor to enhance anything that comes off the BBQ grill.  Poblano cream sauce can be made a few days before any weekend grilling, it will last in the refrigerator up to 2 weeks.

Hamburger with a layer of Poblano Cream sauce

Roasting Poblanos and Serrano peppers:

Set them onto a baking sheet, and bake them at 350° F  for 20-30 minutes, or until the skins char and bubble. Poblanos and serrano peppers can also be cut in half, remove the seeds, and placed in the oven to roast.

Place chile peppers into the blender, add remaining ingredients in blender or food processor

Blend for 2 minutes, or until well blended and creamy

Spicy Poblano Cream Sauce is great on these dishes...

• on Chimichangas
• Shrimp Tacos
• on Tostadas
• Barbacoa Rice Bowls
• on Barbecued Chicken

Soft Tacos topped with Poblano Cream Sauce & hot sauce.

Spicy Poblano Cream Sauce

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Habanero Cream Sauce

This simple and delicious recipe makes a meal a weeknight favorite, made with a few ingredients but great for a variety of meals. Habanero Sour Cream Sauce is a very Spicy cream sauce for those who like heat on everything they eat.

Mexican Sauces & Salsas

Red Chile Sauce (Chile Powder)

This traditional Red Chile Sauce recipe can be used for smothered burritos, Enchiladas, Chile Colorado, and more!

  

Homemade Red Chile Sauce

Makes 2 cups

Ingredients: 

• 1/2 cup red chile powder
• 2 tsp vegetable oil
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1  tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp oregano
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 2 tsp flour
• 2 1/2 cups water
• 1/2 tsp. salt

 Directions:

  

• In a 2 quart saucepan, heat 2 tsp vegetable oil to medium heat.
• Stir in the oregano, onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, and flour.
• Stir for about 3-5 minutes until the mixture because a roux begins to bubble, and turns a light brown, then remove from heat.

• In a separate bowl, mix chile powder & water until it is blended smoothly.

• Combine the chile mixture and flour paste, stirring with a whisk to prevent any lumps.
• Return the pan to medium heat & bring the sauce to a boiling point.

• Stir constantly until bubbles form.

• Once the sauce shows signs of boiling, reduce heat to a low simmer & cover for 2-3 minutes.
• Be sure to stir thoroughly to catch any lumps that might begin to form.
• Let the sauce cool, smooth & thicken.
• Once cool, add salt to your liking.

  

Red Chile Sauce (chile powder)

Avocado Lime Crema

Avocado Lime Crema is lusciously creamy, tangy, and easy to make. Nothing but simple, fresh flavors that combine into a bright and refreshing sauce, perfect for tacos, enchiladas, fajitas, and more!

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Homemade Mexican Smoked Chile Marinade

The smokiness of the chipotles in the marinade brings steaks, chicken, and seafood to a smoky, spicy, sweet rich flavor in every bite. 

Smoke Chile Marinade

Homemade Taco Seasoning

Easy Homemade Taco Seasoning without all the fillers and additives from the store-bought packets.

Homemade Taco Seasoning

Makes abt. 1/2 cup

Ingredients: 

  

 2 tbsp chili powder

2 tbsp ground cumin

1 tbsp smoky paprika

1 tsp cayenne pepper

1 tsp cinnamon

2 tbsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp sea salt, fine
1/2 tsp ground black pepper

 Directions:

Mix all ingredients in a small bowl. Store in an airtight container. 

Use 2 tablespoons of seasoning for every pound of meat, and 1/2 cup of water to incorporate the seasoning into the meat.

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Vegetarian Meals

Homemade Fajita Seasoning

This is a great recipe to make your own fajita seasoning without all the additives of store-bought packets. Make up a larger batch and store it in an airtight container for future use. This versatile spice blend is great on fajitas and grilled veggies alike

Seasonings/Marinades

Chunky Avocado Salsa

This chunky avocado salsa comes together in minutes, it’s perfect for a last-minute appetizer with chips, or on a Carne Asada Burrito.

 

Chunky Avocado Salsa

Serves 4

Ingredients: 

  

4 avocados, peeled, seeded and chopped

5 plum tomatoes, chopped

2 jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped

1/2 cup onion, finely chopped

1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
1/2 tsp. garlic powder

4 tablespoons lime juice

Salt to taste

Directions:

Combine all ingredients in a bowl and gently toss to together with a fork.

  

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Vegetarian Meals

Spicy Citrus Marinade

 This Spicy citrus marinade will take your steaks & chicken, and Seafood to the perfect level of spiciness, packed with sweet flavors. 

Spicy Citrus Steak Marinade

Spicy Tomatillo Salsa Verde

Taste the fresh burst of tomatillos and garlic in our authentic Tomatillo Salsa Verde recipe. Perfect with enchiladas and a great addition to many dishes including tacos, tostadas, and eggs.

Vegetarian Meals

Mango Pineapple Salsa

Perfect salsa to complement steaks right off the grill, or on Fish Tacos. Easy to make, using only 5 ingredients, and 10 minutes, you have a delicious salsa.

  

Serves 5
Ingredients:
1 can (20 oz.) Pineapple chunks (keep the juice from can)
1 ripe mango, peeled and diced
1 tbsp. cilantro, chopped
2 tsp. brown sugar
Juice of 1 lime
2 tsp. tabasco sauce, or any hot sauce you prefer.
1 large tomato, seeded and diced.
Salt to taste.

Directions:

Mix pineapple chunks, juice, and diced mango into a nonmetallic bowl. 

Add the chopped cilantro, brown sugar, lime juice, hot sauce, and tomato, then season to taste with salt and combine well. 

Cover and let sit to chill in the refrigerator for at least 1/2 hour to allow the flavors to marry. 

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Green Chile Enchilada Sauce

Even though this is an “enchilada sauce recipe” and it goes great on enchiladas, don’t let the name fool you. With the garlic infused in the sauce, this is a convenient, great-tasting alternative to pour on top of shrimp tacos, chicken burritos, and tamales.

How to Make Green Chile Enchilada Sauce

Roast chile peppers, and, tomatillos in the oven at 450 degrees F. until tomatillos are soft. 

In a large saucepan or stockpot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Saute onions and garlic until tender and fragrant. 

While onions are sauteing, combine tomatillos, Anaheim peppers, poblano peppers, jalapeno peppers, and cilantro in your blender.
Process until smooth; you may have to do it in batches and/or add some chicken broth to make things blendable.

Pour the tomatillo mixture over the onions and garlic and add chicken broth, salt, pepper, and cumin.

Simmer 15 minutes to 1/2 hour, depending on the consistency you want
The sauce can also be simmered in a slow cooker on low all day.

How to Serve Green Chile Enchilada Sauce

Green Chile Smothered Burrito

Easy Green Chile Pork Pozole

Green Chile Enchilada Sauce
Author: The Busy Abuelita
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes

Easy to make Green Chile Enchilada Sauce.

Ingredients:

• 3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 large onion, minced
• 5-6 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
• 3 poblano peppers, stem and seeded
• 2 Anaheim peppers, stem and seeded
• 1-2 jalapenos, stem and seeded (optional)
• 1 1/2 lb. tomatillos, husked and quartered or halved
• 1/2 bunch cilantro, coarsely chopped
• 1 1/2 tsp. Kosher salt or sea salt
• 1/4 tsp. black pepper
• 1 1/2 tsp. cumin
• 3 cup  chicken broth

Instructions:

1. Roast chile peppers, and, tomatillos in the oven at 450 degrees F. until tomatillos are soft.
2. In a large saucepan or stockpot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Saute onions and garlic until tender and fragrant.
3. While onions are sauteing, combine tomatillos, Anaheim peppers, poblano peppers, jalapeno peppers, and cilantro in your blender.
4. Process until smooth; you may have to do it in batches and/or add some chicken broth to make things blendable.
5. Pour the tomatillo mixture over the onions and garlic and add chicken broth, salt, pepper, and cumin.
6. Simmer 15 minutes to 1/2 hour, depending on the consistency you want
7. The sauce can also be simmered in a slow cooker on low all-day.

Mexican Sauces & Salsas

Chamoy Sauce

Chamoy is a variety of savory sauces and condiments in Mexican cuisine made from pickled fruit

 Chamoy may range from a liquid to a paste consistency, and typically its flavor is salty, sweet, sour, and spiced with chiles. 

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Makes 1 cup

Ingredients:

1 cup apricot jam (plum jam can be used)

1/4 cup lime juice

2 tsp crushed red pepper (adjust to taste)

1 tsp chile pepper, ancho (adjust to taste)

1 tsp salt

Directions:

Mix all ingredients in the blender, blend until smooth. Store in a covered container in fridge, good up to 5 days.

Tips:

For a thinner consistency, add 3/4 cup of lime juice.
For a spicier taste, add more crushed red peppers.
For a sweeter taste, add more jam

Great for mangonadas, shaved ice and as a fruit dip. Yummy!

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