Hi Kim,
We have made homemade salsa using cilantro, parsley, and peppers that we grew (recipe below - always use a blender that I bring from home). I have also done "tea parties" with our younger students. I usually bring in cookies and then set up a table where they can come and get a cup of tea made from some of the fresh herbs we've grown - mint, lemon balm, chamomile, thyme, etc. I see someone has already posted a recipe for Ranch Dip/Dressing. I have also had kids make this and bring in some celery/carrots for them to dip.
Restaurant Style Salsa
PREP TIME:
10 Minutes
DIFFICULTY:
Easy
SERVINGS:
12 Servings
INGREDIENTS
§ 1 can (28 Ounce) Whole Tomatoes With Juice
§ 2 cans (10 Ounce) Rotel (diced Tomatoes And Green Chilies)
§ 1/4 cup Chopped Onion
§ 1 clove Garlic, Minced
§ 1 whole Jalapeno, Quartered And Sliced Thin
§ 1/4 teaspoon Sugar
§ 1/4 teaspoon Salt
§ 1/4 teaspoon Ground Cumin
§ 1/2 cup Cilantro (more To Taste!)
§ 1/2 whole Lime Juice
INSTRUCTIONS
Note: this is a very large batch. Recommend using a 12-cup food processor, or you can process the ingredients in batches and then mix everything together in a large mixing bowl.
Combine whole tomatoes, Rotel, onion, jalapeno, garlic, sugar, salt, cumin, lime juice, and cilantro in a blender or food processor. Pulse until you get the salsa to the consistency you'd like---I do about 10 to 15 pulses. Test seasonings with a tortilla chip and adjust as needed.
Refrigerate salsa for at least an hour. Serve with tortilla chips or cheese nachos.
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Lisa Hiteshew
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Original Message:
Sent: 01-21-2024 12:09:53 PM
From: Kim Aman
Subject: No Cook Easy Breezy Recipes for School Garden Tastings
Hi Everyone!
We are working on providing resources to school gardeners in our region (North Texas) and would like to share some simple recipes or ideas for incorporating tastings into their lessons.
If you all have any resources or can share what you all do, we would love it!
*Sadly in Texas, it is difficult to incorporate garden food into public school cafeterias, so we need super simple ideas.
Thankful for your input and help! Happy Gardening!
Kim
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Kim Aman
Grow Garden Grow
Dallas TX
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