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