Salsa

 I've been making this recipe for years. My friend's Dad gave it to me when I was in high school, and I adapted it a little over time. It won second prize in a contest a few years ago! 

If you prefer to make it from all fresh ingredients, you can. Just sub chopped fresh tomatoes (seeded) and leave out the tomato sauce. 

Salsa:

1/2 to 1 green bell pepper (or a can of diced green chilis)

1/2 large onion

2 cloves garlic

Jalapenos to taste (fresh or canned will work)

Cilantro to taste

Salt

Lime juice

1 large can crushed tomatoes

1 small can tomato sauce

Last time I made it, I added about 1/2 tsp each of whole coriander and cumin seeds to the food processor. Delicious! 

Cut vegetables and put in bowl of food processor - process until roughly diced. Add to tomatoes and tomato sauce in a bowl. Stir in 1 tsp salt and 1 Tbsp lime juice. 

Let sit for at least one hour before using. Makes one quart.

I've made this using the food processor or by hand, using fresh tomatoes or canned, and it's always great! I usually add more garlic and cilantro. Experiment to your heart's content!