Spicy Salsa ((really spicy))
I LOVE chips and salsa! It is one of my top 3 favorite foods ((next to almond cake with warm buttercream icing and fried chicken with homemade ranch))! I also love making my own salsa. It is so easy and so obviously superior to store bought. If you haven’t already seen them, you should take a second and check out my 2 salsa recipes already shared on Food for a Year.
The first is a classic, perfect, simple salsa.
The second salsa uses oven roasted ((slightly charred)) tomatoes, onions, garlic & peppers.
The charred veggies add a smoky sweetness to the salsa that’s fancy and gourmet — making your family think you are a real kitchen boss. But all you did was stick the veggies in a really hot oven. It is like the rice crispy treats of salsa. And I am okay with that!
This spicy salsa was inspired by our family salsa guru ((Uncle Todd)). A few months back, he tasted my homemade salsa and this was his review: “this is really good salsa…I would want it hotter, but it is really good!”.
I saw our celebration of Gram Gram’s birthday as the perfect opportunity of bring the spice to the salsa by adding a triple amount of peppers.
Cherry peppers are so tasty on sandwiches and on a veggie platter, but today I added about half of the jar to my salsa, along with a can of chopped green chilies, a whole ((with seeds)) jalapeño, Ro-tel and roasted red bell peppers and onions.
I ran out of fresh tomatoes after making the milder version first. If I had a few little tomatoes, I would have thrown them in because I love the freshness they add.
A big handful of fresh cilantro does a fine job of bringing that freshness I love in homemade salsa.
Simply pulse to desired consistency and serve! Folks, this one is spicy, in such a good way. The heat and flavor was Uncle Todd approved. ((YAY!!)) So the next time you have a party, why not serve a mild, family friendly homemade salsa and a hot & spicy one as well?!
This is great with chips and fajitas or as a garnish to your favorite sandwich. I personally have breakfast plans to enjoy my eggs with a side of spicy salsa!