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In our house, Salsa is a regular item on the menu! So, here are a few of my favorite recipes for homemade salsa!
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Homestyle Salsa |
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1/2 tsp salt 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 green (sweet bell) pepper, diced 3-4 tomatoes, pealed and diced 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped 1 tbsp oil 1/2 cup beer 1 tsp ground cumin 2 sweet/hot peppers, finely chopped ( I use jalapeno's usually) additional hot peppers or pepper sauce, to taste. In medium saucepan, saute' onion in oil for 2 minutes or until slightly softened. Add remaining ingredients except cilantro. Allow to cool for 30 minutes add cilantro and a squeeze of fresh lime juice. Serve chilled or at room temperature. |
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Green Tomato Salsa |
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1 green tomato or 4 tomatillas 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 hot pepper, minced 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup flat-leafed parsley 2 tsp fresh ginger root, finely minced 1 tsp sesame oil 1 tsp sugar 1/4 tsp salt 1 sweet pepper, chopped 1 red tomato
Cut tomatos into wedges and slice crosswise into thin slices. The tomatillas nees to be cooked for best flavor. Boil them for 5 minutes, or roast them husk on, in a medium-hot frying pan, turning often, until the flesh is tender. (about 10 minutes) Mix with other ingredients and chill for at least 1 hour. Serve with fish, chicken or noodles. |
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No-cook Salsa |
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2 sweet bell peppers 1/2 pound hot peppers 1 lb onions 1 lb tomatoes 1/4 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp cilantro 1 tsp salt 1/8 cup vinegar 1/4 cup oil
Wash, stem and grind vegetables. Mix all ingredients in a large bowl. Cover and chill for 1 hour. Makes 6 cups
This one goes to the family get-togethers! |
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Guacamole |
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2 ripe avocados, peeled and finely chopped 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice 1 cup homemade salsa, well drained 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro 2 tbsp green chilies, diced 1 tsp fresh garlic, minced 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper 1/4 tsp black pepper 1/4 tsp salt
In medium mixing bowl, mash one avocado with 1 tbsp lemon juice. Stir in salsa, cilantro, chilies,onion,garlic,red pepper and black pepper. Mix well. Serve with tortilla chips and vegetable sticks. Makes 2 cups. |
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