Banham Green Salsa

This fabulous recipe was share by my dear friend, Wanda, who received a version of it from her neighbor Doris.... So, from Doris to Wanda to Dana. :)

About 20 (2 lbs) tomatillos, husked and washed
2-4 Anaheim peppers, seeded
4-6 jalapeno peppers, seeded

Bring to a slow boil and boil for 14 minutes. Drain and cool.

When cool, blend in a blender with

1 diced onion
2 cloves fresh minced garlic (not whole bulbs, just 2 cloves :)
salt and pepper to taste

Blend till smooth.

Pour into bowl and fold in

1/2 bunch chopped fresh cilantro (more or less to taste)
3-5 diced avocados

Serve at room temperature with chips of your choice.

Pineapple-Citrus Salsa

1 8oz can pineapple tidbits            2 green onions, diced

1 T. brown sugar                     1 T. lemon juice

1 11oz can mandarin oranges        1 jalapeno pepper, diced

2 T. chopped fresh cilantro           salt and pepper to taste

1 T. pineapple juice (reserved from above)

Drain pineapple and mandarin oranges. Combine with remaining ingredients. Serve with chips, fish, or meat.