A recipe is merely words on paper; a guideline, a starting point from which to improvise. It cannot pretend to replace the practiced hand and telling glance of a watchful cook. For that reason, this is also an account of what happens when I make this dish, so youll understand each step. Of course when you cook it once, it becomes yours, so personalize it a bit. Add more of an ingredient you like or less of something you dont like. Try substituting one ingredient for another. Remember words have no flavour, you have to add your own!
A freshly tossed salsa of juicy ripe tomatoes and aromatic flavours is an easy-to-make, easy-to-enjoy snack. Sweet tomatoes, pungent onions, sour lime, aromatic herbs, salt and spicy pepper all balance each other in a vibrant harmony of tastes. A good salsa doesnt ruin your day with too much spicy heat; it brightens it with just enough!
Directions for: Fresh Salsa
Ingredients
Two or three chopped ripe tomatoes
1 minced chili pepper
The juice and zest of one or two limes
1 handful of cilantro leaves
A big splash of your best olive oil
A few thinly sliced green onions
A heaping spoonful of tomato paste
A spoonful of ground cumin seed
A sprinkle or two of salt
Dipping chips
Directions
1. Toss everything together until well combined. Try not to eat it all in one sitting!
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