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| As summer is almost over, a lot of students and other | | | | 3/4 cup Finely chopped tomato (about 1 med) |
| people alike are taking advantage of the last summer | | | | 1/4 cup chopped green onions (2-3 med) |
| days before school term begins. And what better way | | | | 1/4 cup lemon juice |
| to celebrate the end of the summer season than by | | | | 1 Tbsp olive oil |
| throwing a party? | | | | 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar |
| Of course, you can serve the usual party staples such | | | | 1 tsp soy sauce |
| as potato and corn chips and dips. You can opt for | | | | 1/4 tsp ground red pepper |
| store-bought salsa as they are commonly available | | | | 4 cloves garlic finely chopped |
| and all you have to do is to put them in an attractive | | | | Mix all ingredients in a bowl. Cover and refrigerate at |
| bowl. But have you ever thought of making your own | | | | least 2 hours. |
| by using homemade salsa recipes? By doing so, you | | | | Makes about 2 cups salsa. |
| can be sure that all the ingredients that you use are | | | | Ring of Fire |
| very fresh and filled with vitamins and minerals. You | | | | 5 Chile Habaneros |
| can make sure that the salsa you prepare is tweaked | | | | 4 Medium Hothouse Tomatoes |
| so, you can have the right combination that you and | | | | 2 Garlic cloves, freshly ground |
| your guests would be sure to enjoy. And at the same | | | | 1 Teaspoon lime juice |
| time, they are way less expensive compared to | | | | 4 Sprigs fresh cilantro |
| buying salsa off the shelf in supermarkets and grocery | | | | 1/2 small white onion, finely chopped |
| stores. Another great thing about making your own | | | | 1 teaspoon salt |
| salsa that you can serve in your parties is that you | | | | 1 teaspoon olive oil |
| can partner it with not just with chips but with fried or | | | | Roast tomatoes and peppers on open flame or in |
| grilled meat that is also a popular party dish that your | | | | oven until soft. |
| guests would also love. | | | | In stone mocajete (or blender), coursely grind the |
| If you want to make your party sizzle even more, you | | | | tomatoes and peppers and cilantro. Add onion, garlic, |
| can follow these great homemade salsa recipes that I | | | | salt, lime juice and oil. Mix well, but not too finely. |
| have included in this article. That way, your guests | | | | Now that you have some ideas as to what |
| would be able to enjoy themselves more not just by | | | | homemade salsa recipes to try, you can serve them in |
| the activities that you included in your bash but also by | | | | your next party or even liven up a simple family meal. |
| the food that you serve to them. Some of your guests | | | | Report this article |
| may even surprise you by asking for your recipes. | | | | This article is free for republishing |
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| 1 cup finely chopped peeled cored fresh pineapple | | | | Republish this article |
| 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion | | | | |
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