Salsa

Assemble food grinder (I use my Kitchen Aid grinder attachment, but a manual counter mount will work just as good), using coarse grinding plate. Turn speed 4 and grind the following into a large bowl: 4 large tomatoes, peeled, and cut into sixths 1 or 2 chipotle peppers 1 medium white onion, cut into sixths 1 or 2 cloves garlic Stir the following into the mixture: 1/3 cup vinegar 1 teaspoon salt For thicker salsa, heat mixture to boiling in saucepan. Reduce heat to low. Cook 5 to 10 minutes until the desired consistency. ...

Cut two (2) avocados in half; remove seed; scoop out avocado from the peel and place in mixing bowl. Using a fork, mash the avocado a few times - will be slightly chunky. Then sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon sea salt and the **juice of one small lime. ** Add the following to the mixing bowl… 1/2 cup minced red onion 2 Serrano chilies that have been sliced then finely chopped (I leave the seeds) 2-3 tablespoons cilantro leaves, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped dash of black pepper Optional: add 2 strips of bacon that have been cooked and chopped Mix thoroughly, cover with plastic wrap and chill in refrigerator for one hour before serving. Serve with tortilla chips. ...

I usually just use this as a marinade. Mix the following in blender… 1 teaspoon black pepper 2 teaspoons ground cumin 2 tablespoons oregano 6 cloves garlic 2 teaspoons salt 1 medium red onion (quartered) 1/4 cup oil (Olive or Canola) Blend until desired consistency. Great as a chicken marinade: place 3 pounds chicken thighs in zip lock bag, pour in sauce, and marinate in refrigerator for 6-8 hours before roasting in oven or grilled. ...

Bring to boil… 1 cup water 6 cups chopped tomatoes 1/2 cups pickled jalapeños (include some vinegar from the jar) Add… 1 teaspoon oregano 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper Simmer for 30 minutes. Place sauce in blender and add… 1/4 - 1/2 cup chopped red onion 1/4 - 1/2 cup cilantro juice of one lime or orange Blend until desired consistency. Then add… 2 diced green onions Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. ...

Combine the following in blender or food processor… 1 pound Roma tomatoes (quartered) 4-5 fresh jalapenos (or your favorite pepper) that has been diced 3 green onions (chopped) 1/4 cup white onion (chopped) 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped) juice of 1/2 lime 1 - 2 salt (to taste) Blend until desired consistency. Pour into ceramic bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Place in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before saving. ...