Salsa 101

Homemade salsa is really a lot easier than some people think. There is no set-in-stone recipe that you must follow. And the ingredients can range from tomatoes (can be green, orange, red..) and chilies (SO many to choose from), to fruit and herbs. This is my way of making it, and no I don't really have measurements. (sorry) It is always made 'to taste', because you never know how bland or juicy a tomato is going to be, or how spicy a chili pepper is going to seem. So, this is where you start......
Of course, growing your own is always best, but when you can't, store bought is just fine.
Grocery list~
10 red ripe tomatoes (I like romas)
2 serrano chilies
1 jalapeno
1 bunch cilantro
1 white onion
1 garlic bulb
1 lime
additional ingredients at home:
salt and pepper

Dice tomatoes, onion, and 2-3 cloves of garlic into bowl. Deseed and rinse serrano and jalapeno peppers, dice into very small pieces, and add to bowl. (for mild salsa, omit jalapeno, or add just one serrano, and half jalapeno if you like the flavor) Rinse cilantro very well (it can have a lot of dirt in it), and chop the leaves of about 4 stems, into small pieces, and add to mixture. Stir mixture, and salt and pepper to taste. Add a squeeze of lime juice and enjoy!

ps... pics are not of my salsa, I am at work, doing late night posts ;-)
*Feel free to use my recipes to get yourself invited to parties! Or just to enjoy on your own. I only ask that if you do, please post a comment and let me know how you liked/or didn't like it...