“This recipe involves high heat and oil, use caution to enjoy the preparation and the wonderful taste after it's done. The range for jalapenos is due to how hot you want them. Quantity unfortunately is not that relevant. If they are fresh, cut one vertically and smell it, depending on how strong the smell is, you'll know whether it's going to be really hot or not. (if it causes tears, yep, probably one is enough). I love serving this with chips, tacos, but especially with ham and eggs with homemade wheat biscuits or whole wheat tortillas”.

6-8 ripe tomatillos
1-2 jalapeno peppers
1 garlic clove
1 bunch of cilantro
1 teaspoon of Knorr chicken broth or 1/2 cube
sea salt

Heat oil in a frying pan so that it completely covers the bottom. Once it's hot, carefully place the tomatillos, garlic and peppers and cover for about 1 minute. VERY CAREFULLY, uncover with the lid shielding you, as the tomatillos tend to splatter hot oil, and turn them with a long spoon. Cover and cook until the contents wilts (1-2 minutes). CAREFULLY place the bunch of cilantro over the tomatillos and jalapenos and cover again for 30-60 seconds. VERY CAREFULLY pour all the contents into a blender and hold the top with a hot pad to prevent possible splatter of hot oil as you fire up the blender. Once it is fully blended, pour back into the pan and reduce for 3-5 minutes on medium heat. If the tomatillos are very ripe, the sauce will be more watery, so don't be afraid to reduce it until it reaches a consistency that you like. Add the Knorr and salt to the taste.

Here's another great salsa from Tyler Florence!

”This is a wonderful chunky salsa, serve as a side with grilled shrimp, or serve over red tomato vinaigrette. It can be served with anything, though. It's chunky, light and oh so good.”

4 tomatillos
1 jalapeno
1 red onion
a handful of cilantro
1 ripe avocado
juice of 1 ½ limes
 
Chop the tomatillos into small pieces (1/4 inch cubes or so).  Finely chop the jalapeno and onion.  Hand dice the cilantro.  Cut the avocado into cubes.  Mix everything in a bowl with the lime juice, being careful not to mash up the avocado to much (mix, don't mash).  Add sea salt to the taste.

Instant Appetizer

Dave's Honeyed Goat Cheese and Fruit

Purchase goat cheese with honey....sprinkle with berries in season...drizzle with additional honey. Serve with crackers or bread.