The Momma Chef

First, a confession I have been neglecting my food blog ::slaps hand wrist:: But,  I am getting into a Summer routine and watch out, I have quite a few recipes to share with you. 

Us Southerns are sweltering in the heat and humidity... at 7:30 this morning is was already 78 degrees. Don't get me wrong... I am not complaining, I have a sick love for the heat and really all things Summer. This family likes to BBQ in the summer and I love a good salsa starter.

I must admit this is recipe is not mine, I did tweak it a touch but the bulk of it is thanks to The Pioneer Women. I need to gush for a moment, she is amazing. I kinda want to be her. Enough of that... onto Salsa.

Ok... on to the good stuff. Grab your food processor (for this recipe bigger is better), a big bowl, a wooden spoon, and these items.

::Do a little dance:: That's right canned tomatoes::

Here's your listed of needs.

1 28 oz can of Whole Peeled Tomatoes

1 can of Original Rotel

1 can of Mild Rotel

1 clove of minced garlic

1/4 of onion

1 seeded  Jalapeno pepper

1/2 cup of chopped fresh cilantro

1/8 cup of sugar

1/4 tsp cumin

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 whole lime juice

Next do this... aka dump everything in the bowl together.

 

My food processor makes a big ol' mess if I do it all at once so I process it in 2 batches. Make sure to not over pulse it or it will be too runny. After a few pulses mix the batches back together. Make sure to stir it a few times to evenly distribute all the spices.  And this last part is very important, do you hear me... I know you want to dig right in and all but don't! It will taste even better in a few hours.

Now doesn't that look divine?!?!