Ingredients: Green sauce (Salsa Verde): 1 lb. green tomatoes, coarsly chopped 2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped 1/2 cup cilantro leaves, 1 jalapeno chile, seeds removed, minced 2 T diced onion salt to taste Combine all ingredients and process in a blender to a purée.

Red sauce (Salsa Ranchera):
4 large ripe red tomatoes, peeled and chopped
4 serrano chile peppers, seeded chopped
3 cloves garlic, peeled
2 T oil
1/4 cup diced onion
salt

Combine tomatoes, chiles and garlic in blender. Pulse several times to break up pieces.

Methods:

1. Heat oil in a skillet, oil onion and saute for about 5 minutes. Add tomato mixture and cook over medium heat until thickened, approximately 10 minutes.
2. Serve as an accompaniment to cheese quesadillas, chicken stuffed tacos, or grilled beef.