Aunt Kinky's Salsa and Margaritas
If you're having a party, I recommend making Aunt Kinky's Salsa and Margaritas! Both are pretty simple, and you won't have any leftovers, I promise. =)
By the way, Aunt Kinky's is Geoff's aunt, and her given name is Lynn. What happens when a small child can't say Lynn? His funny dad jokes, "Just call her Aunt Kinky!" and the name sticks....
AUNT KINKY'S SALSA
1 fresh jalapeno
1 can stewed tomatos
1 can Mexican stewed tomatos
6-10 cloves of fresh garlic, pressed*
1/2 medium or large onion, chopped
small bunch of fresh cilantro, washed and chopped
1/2 fresh lime
Boil pepper about 10 minutes, or until soft.
In the meantime, pour tomatos in a blender, then add cilantro, onion, garlic. Finally, squirt in the juice from the lime.
When the pepper is soft, cut in half lengthwise. Remove the seeds from half, then put both halves in the blender.**
Add a little salt, to taste.
Blend.
* Obviously, it would be a good idea if everybody knows each other pretty well, and they don't mind garlic breath. Alternatively, you could reduce the amount of garlic, but I think the salsa's not nearly as good when you do that.
** Boiling the pepper, then removing half the seeds cuts down on the heat. Feel free to adjust as you see fit.
AUNT KINKY'S MARGARITAS
Bacardi frozen margarita mix
Cuervo Gold tequila
Amaretto
Water
Ice
Limes -- let's say 6?
Yield: about half a gallon
Pour margarita mix into a pitcher. Fill can 3/4 full with tequila, top off with amaretto; pour into pitcher.
Add one can of water, one can of ice.
Halve 4 limes and remove the seeds. Squeeze juice into pitcher, then throw the rinds in, too. Stir.
Refrigerate at least a couple of hours.
When serving, cut the remaining limes, rub them around the mouth of the glass, and dip into margarita salt. Put ice in glass, pour margaritas, and serve!
By the way, Aunt Kinky's is Geoff's aunt, and her given name is Lynn. What happens when a small child can't say Lynn? His funny dad jokes, "Just call her Aunt Kinky!" and the name sticks....
AUNT KINKY'S SALSA
1 fresh jalapeno
1 can stewed tomatos
1 can Mexican stewed tomatos
6-10 cloves of fresh garlic, pressed*
1/2 medium or large onion, chopped
small bunch of fresh cilantro, washed and chopped
1/2 fresh lime
Boil pepper about 10 minutes, or until soft.
In the meantime, pour tomatos in a blender, then add cilantro, onion, garlic. Finally, squirt in the juice from the lime.
When the pepper is soft, cut in half lengthwise. Remove the seeds from half, then put both halves in the blender.**
Add a little salt, to taste.
Blend.
* Obviously, it would be a good idea if everybody knows each other pretty well, and they don't mind garlic breath. Alternatively, you could reduce the amount of garlic, but I think the salsa's not nearly as good when you do that.
** Boiling the pepper, then removing half the seeds cuts down on the heat. Feel free to adjust as you see fit.
AUNT KINKY'S MARGARITAS
Bacardi frozen margarita mix
Cuervo Gold tequila
Amaretto
Water
Ice
Limes -- let's say 6?
Yield: about half a gallon
Pour margarita mix into a pitcher. Fill can 3/4 full with tequila, top off with amaretto; pour into pitcher.
Add one can of water, one can of ice.
Halve 4 limes and remove the seeds. Squeeze juice into pitcher, then throw the rinds in, too. Stir.
Refrigerate at least a couple of hours.
When serving, cut the remaining limes, rub them around the mouth of the glass, and dip into margarita salt. Put ice in glass, pour margaritas, and serve!
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