ROASTED TOMATOES FOR SALSA RECIPES

Steps:

• Arrange 6 tomatoes cut side down on a 15x10x1-in. baking pan; drizzle with 1 tablespoon oil. Broil 4 in. from the heat until skin blisters, about 4 minutes. Cool slightly; drain well., In a food processor, process uncooked and roasted tomatoes in batches until chunky. Transfer all to a large bowl., Place the cilantro, lime juice, garlic, lime zest and remaining oil in the food processor. Cover and process until blended; add to tomatoes. Stir in the peppers, onions, cumin, paprika, chipotle pepper, salt and hot sauce. Let stand 1 hour to allow flavors to blend. Serve with chips.

Steps:

• Set an oven rack about 10 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler for 5 minutes. Line a baking sheet with foil.
• Spread tomatoes and jalapenos, skin-side up, on the prepared baking sheet. Add onion. Drizzle with a little olive oil and season lightly with salt and pepper.
• Cook under the broiler for 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool.
• Remove stems from tomatoes and jalapenos. Transfer to a blender with onions and all roasting juices. Add lime juice and more salt, to taste. Pulse to blend.
• Transfer to a serving bowl and mix in cilantro.