Salsa Recipes (2 ways)

After moving to Arizona, we decided to create our own Salsa recipe.  Salsa is the Perfect party appetizers and a summer time favorite.  The history of Salsa sauce originated with the Inca people. Salsa (combination of chilies, tomatoes and other spices) can be traced to the Aztecs, Mayans and Incas. The Spaniards first encountered tomatoes after their conquest of Mexico in 1519-1521, which marked the beginning of the history of Salsa sauce.  Cinco De Mayo celebrated May 5th.

Salsa Recipe

Ingredients
2-large 28 oz Hunts whole peeled tomatoes (I tried other brand and it did not work for us)
2 bunch Cilantro
2 Jalapeno’s
2 Green Chili Peppers
Crush Garlic Clove
2 Fresh tomatoes (peel the skin, and remove the seeds)
1 whole chopped onion
2 lime juice
2 lemons
Fresh Oregano
Fresh Mint
Pinch Red Cayenne Pepper

If I have basil at home, I even add a couple of basil leafs.

You can prepare the Salsa Recipe a couple of hours before your guest arrives.  Mix all ingredients in the food processor, then serve it in a bowl with tortilla Chips, also serve it for morning breakfast with scramble eggs, or with grill chicken.   Believe me, you will love it.

Mango Salsa

Ingredients

• 2 cups chopped mango
• 1/4 tsp sea salt
• 2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed by a garlic press
• 1 1/2 tsp local raw honey
• 1 bunch chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
• 1/4 finely chopped red onions or scallions
• 1/4 tsp cayenne

In a mixing bowl, mix all of these ingredients. Bon appetite!