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RECIPES OF THE MONTH
SALSAS!
Salsa Verde
This is a delicious, refreshing green salsa that's made with tomatillos. Tomatillos look like small green tomatoes, but they're actually related to the gooseberry. They have an inedible paper-like husk around them that they grew inside of and busted open when ripe. The flavor of the tomatillo is light, citrusy, and tart. You can usually find them at the New Paltz Farmers' Market at the stall of Three Sister's Farm, and most health-food stores carry them this time of year.
In many recipes, the tomatillos are cooked first, but I use them raw - easier and super fresh. Remove the husks and rinse them in warm water - they have a sticky coating which can be a little bitter - and then cut them in half, for easier processing.
This makes about a pint of salsa.
8 tomatillos
½ cup of onion, chopped
1 clove of garlic, chopped
Handful of fresh cilantro
Juice of 1 lime
Salt to taste
Fresh hot pepper, such as habanero, to taste (optional)
Place all ingredients in a food processor and puree until smooth/slightly chunky. Serve and enjoy! ******************* Fresh Apricot Salsa Fresh apricots are delish - sweet and slightly tart. This colorful salsa adds great flavor to whatever you throw on the grill. You can also substitute peaches for apricots, or use a combination of both. 6 fresh apricots, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced ¼ cup chopped onions, shallots, or scallions ¼ cup green or red sweet pepper, chopped A small handful of cilantro, finely chopped Juice from 1 lime Your favorite hot pepper, chopped 1 tsp honey Mix it all up in a bowl, cover and refrigerate for at least an hour before serving. | 
