Ancho Chile Salsa
5 dried ancho chiles, stemmed and seeded 5 sun-dried tomatoes (not the oil-packed kind) 1 C dark brewed coffee 3 oz pitted prunes 2 T toasted slivered almonds 1 chipotle chile in adobo 1 T…
Poblano Pesto
3/4 C pepitas (pumpkin seeds) 1/4 C high-heat cooking oil 5 poblano chiles 1 C cilantro leaves 1 T virgin olive oil 2 T lime juice 1/2 t salt Toast the pumpkin seeds and let…
Banana, tamarind, and mint salsa
4 bananas, peeled and finely chopped 1/4 C tamarind paste 2 T seeded and minced red pepper 1 T fresh mint, minced 1 T brown sugar 1 T fresh lime juice Combine all ingredients. This…
Stovetop roasted garlic
There are many recipes that call for roasted garlic, but this is the first time I’ve found someone who says you can do it on the stovetop. The instructions are from The Great Salsa Book,…
Roasted coconut topping
Very hot! 1 C dried unsweetened coconut 1 T sugar 2 T peanut oil 2 cloves garlic, sliced 5 oz shallots, peeled and sliced 1 T pure red chile powder (New Mexican red) 1-1/2 t…
Japanese spinach salsa
4 C fresh spinach, packed 1 T water 1 T pickled ginger, julienned 1/2 t red chili powder 1/2 C daikon radish, julienned 1 T rice wine vinegar 1/4 C toasted nori, julienned 1 T…