Salsa

Here is the Salsa recipe that I have been meaning to email a couple of you. Sorry it took so long. It is so easy. Just be prepared to receive this every Christmas even if you start to make it yourself! If you have any questions let me know!

1 #10 (about 102 oz.)can stewed tomatoes

1 7 3/4 oz. can El Pato sauce (yellow can)- found in the hispanic section of grocer

1 4 oz can diced green chilies

5 bunches of fresh chopped green onions

1 bunch of cilantro- chopped

Sprinkle garlic salt and cracked pepper over the top, to taste.

I put all of the ingredients in a large bowl. Then pour the garlic salt and pepper over the top, just enough to create a layer on top. Then I blend about 3 cups at a time to get a good consistency.

Cranberry Raspberry Relish

I got this recipe from Ben's Aunt, it is so yummy. I usually don't like cranberry sauce but I love this. I make it every year for Thanksgiving.

1 lb. fresh cranberries, finely chopped

2 tart green apples, peeled, cored and finely chopped

1 cup sugar

½ cup orange marmalade

10 oz. package frozen strawberries, thawed and drained

1 tsp. lemon juice or to taste

I chop the cranberries and green apples with a food processor it makes things much easier. Mix all ingredients in a large bowl. May be refrigerated, covered, for 1 month. Spoon relish into serving bowl. Makes 6 cups; serves 12.

Shepherd's Bowl

This is not actually a picture of the Shepherd's Bowl, because I forgot to take one, and besides everyone made fun of my last visual contribution so I refuse to conform. :)

But this is such a good appetizer dish in the fall/winter time and Ashley and Lisa can vouch for its tastiness despite my complete inability to "cook."

1 loaf Shepherd's bowl (preorder from grocery bakery - or can use 2 soup bread bowls)
2 c or 1/2 lb. grated Sharp Cheddar Cheese
1 1/2 c. Sour Cream
5 oz. (2 c.) diced Ham
1/2 c. Green Onions
1 (4 oz.) can Diced Green Chiles
1 t. Worchestershire Sauce

Slice off top of bread and hollow out bowl. Put mixture inside and wrap bowl with 3 layers of tinfoil. Place on cookie sheet and bake at 350 for 1 hr. 10 min. Serve with bread cubes (from hollow part of bowl - cut up, top with butter and put under broiler), wheat thins, Ritz crackers or veggies.