Mark Miller writes: “Ripe red tomatoes roasted on a hot steel comal until the skins blacken are a basic element of many Mexican salsas. The smoky flavor adds a complexity to the taste of ripe tomatoes. Mixing fresh mint as a counterpoint to this cooked flavor creates the combination of raw and cooked which is...Read More
Typically, this sauce is made in the pan you cooked the beef or lamb in. After the meat is either in the oven finishing or while it is resting on the cutting board, relaxing so you can cut it properly, pour off any grease remaining in the pan and wipe out with a paper towel...Read More
INGREDIENTS: 1 1/4 pints fresh berries, your choice 3/4 cup sugar, or to taste Juice of one lemon METHOD: Remove leaves and stems, and rinse quickly in a colander and drain well. Too much residual water will make the sauce runny and dilute. Add the berries and sugar to a food processor and puree. Taste...Read More
This sauce is used as a dip for grilled onions, to top fish or meat, and is great on sandwiches. INGREDIENTS: 3/4 cup olive oil 1 slice “white” bread (French, ciabatta, francese) 1” thick, approx 1 ounce 1/2 cup roasted almonds, broken up with the bottom of a pan 2 medium cloves garlic, minced 2...Read More
INGREDIENTS: 2 cups ripe peaches, peeled and diced 1/2 cup red onion, diced 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced 1/2 cup fresh mint, minced 3/4 teaspoon minced jalapeno or serrano chile 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons lime juice 2 tablespoons fresh ginger root, grated METHOD: Combine all ingredients and serve. Salsa is better if...Read More
INGREDIENTS: 1 cup rice wine vinegar 1/3 cup green onions, chopped 1/3 cup cilantro 1 teaspoon cracked black peppercorns 2 jalapeno peppers, seeds removed METHOD: Pour 1/2 cup vinegar into a food processor or blender with all other ingredients and blend until they are finely chopped. Add the rest of the vinegar. Store in refrigerator...Read More
This is a great all-around salsa. I use it as a sauce for fish and shrimp, in burritos, with chips, and I use it to simmer things in, like left-over shredded chicken or tofu INGREDIENTS: 2 pounds tomatillos, peeled and charred on a grill or under the broiler* 1 large brown onion halved horizontally and...Read More
INGREDIENTS: 4 medium mangoes, diced and mashed 1/4 red onion, diced fine 8 medium tomatoes, chopped fine 1 small habanero pepper, diced fine 1/3 cup chopped cilantro 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cardamon 1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper Lime juice to taste 1 teaspoon sugar METHOD: Combine mangos, onion, tomatoes, and...Read More
INGREDIENTS: 4 (about 1 pound) very ripe roma tomatoes, chopped 1 small white onion, finely chopped 1-2 serrano chiles, minced 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped 2 tablespoon lime juice 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste) METHOD: Mix all ingredients. Check flavor and adjust if needed with more lime, salt, chile. Great with chips, but also over...Read More
This is a quick and easy dipping sauce for steamed or fried artichokes or asparagus. INGREDIENTS: 1 cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked pepper METHOD: In a small bowl of a food processor or blender, place the mayonnaise, lemon juice, and garlic. Process until smooth. Stir...Read More
