INGREDIENTS: 6 medium tomatillos, husks removed and washed 2 serrano chiles, cut in half and seeded 2 tablespoons water 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped 1 clove garlic, chopped 1/4 cup white onion, finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon salt METHOD: Heat broiler to ‘high.’ Place the tomatillos and chiles on a roasting pan....Read More
This summer salsa can be used as an appetizer and served with corn chips. However, it’s also excellent spooned over grilled fish. INGREDIENTS: 1 large bunch cilantro (about 4 oz.), stems and leaves 3 medium green onions 3 medium cloves garlic 2 teaspoons soy sauce 1 teaspoon Sriracha hot sauce 1/4 cup rice vinegar 2...Read More
INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup diced pineapple 1/2 cup diced mango, melon, or other fruit 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper 2 tablespoons cilantro (or mint) 1 serrano chile, (more or less to taste) Juice of one lime 2 tablespoon rice wine vinegar 1 teaspoon sugar Salt to taste METHOD: Mix all ingredients. Check flavor and adjust...Read More
INGREDIENTS: 3 cups tomatoes, cooked 2 large onions, diced (sweet Spanish or Vidalia) 2 jalapeno peppers, diced 1 cup cilantro, chopped 3 cloves garlic, finely minced 1 teaspoon white vinegar 2 tablespoons dried New Mexico chili powder Salt, to taste METHOD: Cook tomatoes in 2 quart saucepan over medium heat for five minutes. Crush tomatoes in...Read More
Use this sweet-hot salsa on grilled chicken or fish, or serve it with tortilla chips on a hot summer evening. This salsa is full of flavor, and both icy cool and spicy hot, the combination for a summer barbeque. For a refreshing side salad, cut the watermelon into larger chunks and place it on the...Read More
This zippy salsa is great with corn chips or as a topping for grilled chicken. It can also be used as a vegetarian taco filling. INGREDIENTS: 2 ears corn on the cob, husks, and silk removed 2 tomatoes, chopped 2 avocados, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes 1/2 bunch cilantro, stems removed and leaves chopped...Read More
I have many permutations of this salsa – it was very popular at my sushi bar. I’ve used it on grilled swordfish and shrimp, in tacos, served it with chips, and used it on chicken and pork chops. It’s particularly good on boneless, skinless chicken breasts that have been coated with breadcrumbs, macadamia nuts, and...Read More
This salsa is a celebration of summer – feel free to use as many colors of tomato as you can find. Just be sure they are firm. This salsa is goes well with chips, meat, and fish. It is great on seared swordfish tacos. INGREDIENTS: 2 large firm red tomatoes (about ½ pound) 2 large...Read More
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