Saturday, July 11, 2009

Semi-Homemade Salsa

I just made this up today and I have to say it's good!

As much as I value my Italian heritage, I believe Mexican food is where the innovations are happening right now. It makes sense that I would love it.....Mexican cuisine is a combination of Spanish influences of hot peppers, tomatoes, cheese, ham, cream sauces, fish and olives and the Native American influences of corn, squash and beans. Not sure where the lime influence comes from....maybe someone can tell me....I'm guessing the Spanish since the Italians love their lemons.

Cut up 6 tomotoes from the Farmer's market
Cut up 3 green peppers from the Farmer's market
Cut up 3 vidalia onions from the Farmer's market
Add 3 tbspns of balsamic vinegar
Add 2 tbspns of garlic
Add Greek seasoning or Italian seasoning or cilantro ( I added all 3)
salt & pepper to taste
Add 1 bottle of store bought salsa or salsa picked up at the farmer's market
Add hot sauce to taste


Roast in 350 degree oven for about 45 minutes (till tomotoes give up their juice and the peppers and onions are sweet and still semi-crunchy)

Serve with tortilla chips at room temperature, or refrigerate and add to your favorite Mexican recipes.

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