Salsa Recipe

This is a painting that's kind of a repeat for me.  I first painted a version of it about a decade ago and decided to paint it again thinking it might be a good one to do with a class of senior adult beginning painters in the spring. In my mind it was a good choice... simple design... only red and green (alizarin & veridian) make up the "black" background.  Those reds and greens are repeated in the tomatoes and pepper, so limited palette. 

So, I pretended to be a new painter and began. Ummmm.... no... Long story short, I will not be using this with a group of senior adult beginning painters.

The painting shows mostly what you need to make salsa.

My recipe? [Warning: I never measure exact amounts. I do have tortilla chips handy to taste test until it's right.]

• Tomatoes
• blend in the blender, skins and all.
• heat in the microwave for a minute... wait, watch... the frothy tomatoey goodness rises to the top, and the tomato water sinks to the bottom... suck that water out with a turkey baster and freeze it to use in the next soup you make... use the thick top layer for your salsa
• Onions
• chopped - fine or chunky, whatever you like
• white, yellow, or purple
• Jalapenos
• chopped
• seeds in or out, up to you - or leave out completely if you like it mild
• Bell Peppers
• chopped in large chunks - so someone who hates them (me) can pick them out
• Garlic
• out of a jar or fresh cloves - whichever you want
• Salt / Onion Salt / Pepper
• as much as you need to make it taste just right
• Lime or Cilantro 
• if either of those suits you

If you've ever been to my house, this little painting might look familiar.  A much, much bigger version that I did several years ago hangs in my dining room.

My weekly-ish painting challenge was "In a Row."  Although the jalapenos are a bit out of line, these veggies are pretty much in a row.

Original Oil Painting on 6"x 12" Wrapped Canvas

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