Ninfa’s Red Hot Sauce

Ninfa’s has been known for their super fresh salsa.  This is easy to prepare, and tastes so good.  This has a peak shelf life of about a day and a half and you must serve or refrigerate immediately after preparing.
5 lbs. fresh, ripe, whole tomatoes, cored (do not peel)
1/2 large yellow onion, chopped
1 head garlic [...]

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Ninfa’s Green Sauce

This sauce is popular in many Mexican Restaurants down here in Houston. Ninfa’s was one of the first restaurants to serve this sauce. You get it when you get your salsa and chips before your meal.
3 medium Avocados
3 medium Green Tomatoes
4 fresh Tomatillos (find in your specialty fresh produce section of a grocery store)
3 cloves [...]

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Ninfa’s Banana Empanadas

Source San Antonio Express News. Ninfa’s is a popular chain of Mexican restaurants located in Texas.
EMPANADA DOUGH: (Makes enough for about 8-10 empanadas)
2 1/2 C. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. sugar
4 Tbsp. lard, shortening or butter, cut into small bits
3/4 C. warm water
1 tsp. salt
1 egg yolk, optional
FOR EACH EMPANADA:
2 1/2 ounce ball of dough (about the [...]

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