Salsa! - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
3 to 4 cloves garlic, minced
1 c. onion or scallion, chopped
1 c. sweet pepper, chopped
1/4 to 1/2 c. jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 Tbsp. cumin
1/2 to 1 tsp. chili powder
salt and black pepper to taste
3 c. fresh, ripe! tomatoes, peeled, seeded, squeezed and pureed or 3 c. concentrated, crushed canned tomatoes (no hot house tomatoes)
1 Tbsp. dry red wine
1/2 c. fresh cilantro, chopped

Preparation

Saute garlic in olive oil for 3 to 5 minutes.
Add onions and saute until clear.
Add sweet pepper and jalapeno peppers; saute until soft.
Add cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper.
Cook 5 to 10 minutes.
Add tomatoes; stir well.
Add wine and cilantro. Simmer for 1 to 2 hours.
Makes about 2 pints or 1 quart.
In larger quantities salsa may be canned by the hot water bath method. Enjoy!