Salsas (Spanish for sauces) are usually a combination of chopped or puréed tomatoes, onions, herbs, vinegar and chili peppers. Traditionally salsas are served with tortilla chips, dips for crudités, and as toppers for meats or seafood. They add flavor and color to rice and beans, soups and egg dishes.

The heat level of chili peppers is referenced by the Scoville Heat Index that rates the mildest sweet bell peppers at zero and the hottest ghost peppers at 1,000,000.

The heat from peppers comes from capsaicin, which is manufactured in the ribs of the chili pepper and also found in the seeds. Capsaicin has no flavor; it stimulates the pain receptors in your mouth rather than your taste buds.

To neutralize the heat in your mouth: fats found in dairy products are a good antidote. This is the reason we frequently find sour cream with spicy Mexican dishes, yogurt with spicy Indian meals and coconut milk with spicy Thai dishes.

Our three salsas are delicious, and each has its own fans. We offer the following combinations without specifying the salsa - it's your choice.

Basil – A great topper for stews and soups, beans, lamp chops and veggies of all kinds. Our favorite is white pizza. The zing comes from cayenne peppers with the jalapenos.

Ingredients: Tomatoes, Apple Cider Vinegar, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Water, Garlic, Onion, Green and Red Chilies, Herbs, Spices, Salt, No Trans Fat. click for nutritional information

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 Fire in the Valley – Delicious over cream cheese with crackers, with ham and eggs, on top of chili, hot dogs and more. In spite of its name, this is our mildest salsa with a combination of bell peppers and jalapeños.

Ingredients: Tomatoes, Water, Apple Cider Vinegar, Onion, Garlic, Red and Green Chilies, Herbs, Spices, Salt, No Trans Fat. click for nutritional information

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Roasted Green Chili: A traditional/classic southwestern recipe. A few simple ingredients bring a zing to scrambled eggs and chip dips. Great as a marinade for chicken pieces or as a spicy meat topping.

Ingredients: Roasted Green Chili, Lime Juice, Garlic, Spices, No Trans Fat. click for nutritional information