Homemade Restaurant-Style SalsaIngredients2 cans (14.5 oz each) diced tomatoes, undrained1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies (such as Rotel)½ small onion, roughly chopped1–2 jalapeños, seeded (leave seeds for extra heat if desired)2 cloves garlic½ cup fresh cilantro, choppedJuice of 1 lime1 tsp ground cumin1 tsp salt (or to taste)½ tsp black pepper½ tsp […]
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onions get sweet and buttery.
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