I was REALLY going to try to write about something other than my show this week, but well, screw it. The show has taken over my life; it makes sense that it would take over my blog.
Last week, I met with the marketing and publicity team of Those Were the Days to conceptualize our promo photo and finalize the copy. In honor of the occasion, I planned to host a Cuatro de Mayo Marketing and Publicity Meeting at my place. I got a call from my theatrical co-conspirator, Tall Paul, at about 9:30 Wednesday morning, when he let me know that he threw out his back, couldn’t drive to my place, and would I mind terribly hosting the meeting/fiesta at his place?
Um, am I a caterer? Apparently I am! I made chicken tacos, Mexican black beans, chipotle risotto, and this bright, beautiful salsa. Oh, and cinnamon ice cream for dessert. Then I packed it all up in plastic containers and schlepped it over to Paul’s apartment for the meeting.
The salsa is ridiculously simple to prepare, with a huge flavor payoff. Keep or remove the ribs and seeds of the jalapeno to adjust the heat level to your preference.
Continue reading for the Salsa Fresca recipe
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 small onion
- 1 tablespoon cilantro
- 3 roma tomatoes
- Juice of one lime
- Salt, to taste
- Pulse the jalapeno, garlic and onion in the food processor until finely minced.
- Add the remaining ingredients and pulse a few seconds to desired consistency. Salt to taste.
Linked to: Mom’s Crazy Cooking, The Sweet Details
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Wonderful site. Plenty of helpful information here. I am sending it to a few friends ans also sharing in delicious. And of course, thank you on your sweat!