Category: Sauces

  • 5-Ingredient Habanero Hot Sauce

    5-Ingredient Habanero Hot Sauce

    Simple 5-ingredient homemade hot sauce perfect for a last minute gift during the holiday season.
    https://minimalistbaker.com/spicy-habanero-hot-sauce/

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    Directions

    Add peppers, onion, garlic, lime juice, and salt to a small blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Add water as needed until creamy and smooth.

    Taste and adjust flavor as needed, adding more lime juice for acidity, salt for saltiness, habanero peppers for spice, or garlic for “zing.”

    Store covered in the refrigerator for about 7 days, oftentimes more. Freeze leftovers in an ice cube tray and store in the freezer for individual use up to 1 month.

  • Taco Soup in a Jar

    Taco Soup in a Jar

    Easy as soup! Give the gift of delicious homemade taco soup with all the tasty ingredients stacked and ready to be homemade and enjoyed.
    https://littlesproutslearning.co/taco-soup-in-a-jar/

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    Directions

    Place taco seasoning and beans in a zip top sandwich bag.

    Squeeze out all the air and seal bag. Set aside.

    Layer other ingredients into a quart size mason jar.

    Press the bean bag down into the jar and screw on the top.

  • Cranberry Salsa

    Cranberry Salsa

    The perfect mix of sweet and heat in this deliciously festive cranberry jalapeño salsa.
    https://cookingwithcurls.com/2015/12/01/cranberry-salsa/

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    Directions

    Place cranberries and sugar into the bowl of a food processor.

    Pulse until coarsely chopped.

    In a medium bowl, stir together cranberry mixture, green onions, jalapeno, cilantro, and lime juice.

    Cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight.

    When ready to serve, place softened cream cheese on a serving plate. Using a slotted spoon, drain salsa and pour over the top of the cream cheese.

  • Mexican Roja Sauce

    Mexican Roja Sauce

    Authentic Mexican Roja Sauce (Salsa Roja) with delicious depth of flavour features tomatillos, fiery scotch bonnet peppers and roasted ingredients.
    https://www.alphafoodie.com/mexican-salsa-roja-recipe/#recipe

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    Directions

    Rehydrate the dried chili peppers by cutting off stems and removing seeds from peppers. Add to a bowl of hot vegetable stock (for better flavour) or lightly salted boiling water. Then toss them into the liquid and allow them to steep for 20-30 minutes.

    Prep all veggies by removing stems, seeds and peels. Roast together on a parchment-lined oven tray for 15 to 20 minutes at 355 degrees F.

    Remove once soft and allow to cool.

    Add all roasted vegetables, rehydrated chilies, cilantro and lime juice to a blender with a splash of the broth and blend. Adjust the amount of soaking liquid to your liking.

    Blend to preferred texture, taste to adjust.

  • Authentic Carne Asada

    Authentic Carne Asada

    Authentic Carne Asada grilled to perfection with aromatic flavours of lemon, orange, lime, cilantro and jalapeño for a taste like no other.
    https://pinchandswirl.com/carne-asada-recipe/#recipe

    Ingredients


    Carne Asada Marinade











    Directions

    In a large baking dish whisk together Carne Asada marinade ingredients until combined. Add skirt steak, turning to coat with marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, but no longer than 8 hours.

    Preheat an outdoor grill or indoor griddle or pan to medium-high heat. Cook steaks for 7 to 10 minutes per side, turning once for medium-rare. Remove steaks and allow to rest for 5 minutes.

    Slice thinly across the grain and serve.

  • Fiesta Chicken

    Fiesta Chicken

    Fiesta chicken is a simple and delicious crock pot meal made with only 5 ingredients and perfect for tostadas, wraps or dipping with homemade tortilla chips.

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    Directions

    Spray slow cooker insert with cooking spray. Lay the chicken breasts on bottom.

    Using a mixing bowl, combine beans, corn, salsa, cumin, garlic powder, chili powder, and salt and pour over the chicken. Cover with lid and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours.

    With 30 minutes left in the cook time use two forks and shred the chicken. Shred completely then stir everything together. Place the cream cheese chunks on top and cover with the lid again, cook the remaining 30 minutes.

    Stir thoroughly to combine all ingredients. Serve fiesta chicken with baked Sonora Tortillas for tostadas or homemade chips.