Tomato

Roma tomatoes are nice because they are “meaty” and will hold nicely. Purchase vine ripened tomatoes to get a bright red color and better flavor.… Read More »What Tomato Is Best For Tacos?

If you want to add a little heat to dinner, look for any casserole that calls for a can of diced tomatoes and swap in… Read More »Can You Use Rotel In Place Of Diced Tomatoes?

Ro-tel is a combination of canned diced tomatoes and green chilies. You can use it as a substitute for chunky salsa in certain recipes, such… Read More »Can I Use Rotel Instead Of Salsa?

Diced Tomatoes Tex Mex Style contain diced green chilies and chopped onion. The robust flavor includes chilies and cumin, and has a slight to moderate… Read More »What Is In Mexican Style Diced Tomatoes?

You must add acid to canned salsas because the natural acidity may not be high enough. Commonly used acids in home canning are vinegar and… Read More »Do You Have To Add Vinegar To Salsa Before Canning?

Salsa color tip Blended salsas can turn pink because of the extra air added when blending. If you don’t like the color and want to… Read More »Why Is My Homemade Salsa Pink?

Hot peppers are what give salsa its kick. The most popular chile pepper to use is the Jalapeno. These are some of the easiest peppers… Read More »What Pepper Is Best For Salsa?

Lime is probably the most essential of authentic Mexican taco toppings. A squeeze of lime adds a dash of acid that brings out the other… Read More »What Is In Authentic Mexican Tacos?

In Mexico, tacos don’t have lettuce on them. Or tomatoes, Or cheese. Authentic tacos are filled with high-quality marinated meats (or vegetables), & are delicious… Read More »Do Traditional Tacos Have Tomatoes?

Tomatillo – Mexican Husk Tomato. What kind of tomatoes do Mexicans use? Tomate Roma or Saladette The tomate roma is small to medium in size… Read More »What Kind Of Tomatoes Are Mexican?