Patty and Jimmy’s Party Salsa

3 to 4 Serrano chilies or 2 to 3 jalapeño peppers

6 to 7 Roma tomatoes

¼ of a white or yellow onion

4 to 5 whole peeled garlic

½ cup of cilantro

Salt and Pepper to taste

1 tbs Garlic powder

1 tsp Cumin powder

Boil the peppers, tomatoes, onion, and garlic until the skins of the tomatoes begin to peel off. When tomatoes are done peel off the skins and place the tomatoes, peppers, garlic, and onions in blender and blend. Next add the fresh cilantro and spices and blend again. Now you are done and you can enjoy with chips or on tacos.

Patty and Jim

ITALIAN STYLE POTATO SALAD

8-10 Russet potatoes

1 large red bell pepper

1 yellow onion (sliced)

4-5 cloves garlic (minced)

Olive oil

½ cup grated parmesan cheese

4 slices of bacon (cooked and chopped)

¼ cup, loosely minced fresh Italian parsley

Salt and Pepper

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

Wash potatoes and cut into roughly 1” x 1” pieces.

Cut bell peppers into pieces about the same size as potato.

In a large bowl, add potatoes, onion, bell pepper, and garlic.

Drizzle with olive oil, add salt and pepper, and toss until well coated.

Place mixture onto baking sheet and cook for about 20-30 minutes, or until potatoes are well browned.

Remove from oven and place potatoes into large bowl.

Add bacon, parsley, parmesan cheese, and toss until well mixed.

Serve hot.

Jim Haas