Pico de Gallo

If you buy those flabby, pale, tasteless, imitation pico de gallos in the deli case at the grocery store, it’s time to come to the light! There is absolutely no reason to do this ever again in your life when you can make this vibrant, fresh, flavor-packed version to serve with chips, tacos, quesadillas and…

Chili de Arbol Salsa

Okay, let’s talk salsa. It is the soul of Mexican food. I know it’s easy to run to the store and pick up a mundane plastic tub of mushy out of season tomatoes, and old onions, but honestly why would you do that to your beautiful tacos? Once you start making your own, there is…

The LEGENDARY La Vic Orange Salsa

There are three La Victoria taquerias in San Jose — I’m not completely in love with their tacos as my favorite taqueria is around the corner from my house.  But this . . . .this delectable orange sauce . . .  kicks boring to the curb!!!   I have been known to put it on…