Salsa

Give me flavor and give me spice! I love Salsa. I can eat Salsa with just about anything.  My aunt really started the salsa craze in my family. This recipe came from my Grandmother, but I added the lime juice.  Salsa is not only yummy, but very easy to make.  It literally only takes minutes. There is no reason to ever buy store bought salsa again.  The more you make this, the better it will be!

Tips When Making Salsa:

• Use Del Monte Tomatoes, the actually do have better flavor.
• Freeze any unused cilantro between a paper towel in a freezer bag.  
• Don't add onions until you are ready to eat. Fresh onions cause salsa to go bad sooner.
• Make sure not to get the "pickled" jalapenos.  Read the can and make sure they are just plain jalapenos.  You can also roast fresh jalapenos, remove the skins and add.
• A food processor works best, but a heavy duty blender works, too.
• Be careful when adding cumin. It can very easily overpower a dish.

Recipe for Salsa:

1 large can of whole Del Monte Tomatoes

4-5 Jalapenos (add to taste)

1 bunch of cilantro (add to taste)

2 teaspoons of garlic (add to taste)

1 1/2 teaspoon of cumin

2 dashes of lemon or lime juice

Salt (to taste)

Add all ingredients to food processor and mix on high. Add additional jalapenos, garlic, salt and cilantro as needed.  Refrigerate or serve immediately.