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SALSA

This is my handsome husband's salsa recipe.  We make it almost every weekend.  When my daughters moved into their first apartment for college a food processor was a must.  They cannot go long without homemade salsa.  You may be surprised that we use canned whole tomatoes instead of fresh.  If we find some nice tomatoes at the farmer's market we use those.  Unfortunately the quality of fresh tomatoes is not always consistent,  so canned tomatoes often have a better flavor.  We use a fair amount of peppers in our salsa.  This is Texas after all.  You may have to experiment with different pepper combinations to create your perfect level of heat.  The great thing about salsa is that it is a low calorie way to add spice to many dishes from steak to fish.  

Ingredients:

  • 28 oz. can of  whole tomatoes (drained)
  • 1/2 Onion (I like red onion)
  • 2 Cloves garlic
  • 1 1/2 Tbs. Fresh Oregano
  • 1 Tbs. Fresh Thyme
  • 1/2 Bunch Cilantro
  • 1 Tbs. Olive Oil
  • 1 Poblano Chile (stemmed and seeded)
  • 1 Chipotle Chile (stemmed and seeded)
  • Kosher salt to taste.
Put all the ingredients in a food processor. Process to desired consistency (from chunky to smooth).  
Transfer to a bowl and serve with your favorite chips.  Remember to consider the saltiness of your chips when salting the salsa.  The flavors get better the longer they are allowed to rest and blend.  



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