Mexican Recipes : Canning/ Preserving

Some recipes earn their spot in the family hall of fame from the very first taste—and this salsa is one of them. It’s fresh, zesty, and just the right amount of addictive. In fact, Jill Kanwischer swears it’s so good, she once literally licked the bowl clean.

It’s the kind of salsa that makes tortilla chips disappear in record time, adds a burst of brightness to tacos, and has a way of showing up at every family gathering. The recipe itself carries a bit of history—passed to me by Normand Bourque, who lived in the Neilson family home when he first moved to the Windsor area. Normand has a gift for flavor, and this salsa is just one of several stellar dishes he’s shared with us over the years.

One taste, and you’ll understand why this one’s a keeper.