THE BEST SALSAS are those you make to suit your own taste,

as hot or as mild as you like. Adjust the amount of onion,

pepper, and lime or lemon juice to taste. Serve with corn chips.

• 3 to 4 dead-ripe, medium tomatoes, chopped
• 3 to 4 dead-ripe, medium tomatillos, chopped
  
• 1/4 cup chopped sweet onion or scallions
  
• 1 to 2 chopped jalapeno or serrano chile peppers
• 1 8oz Tomato Sauce
  
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
  
• 1 to 2 tablespoons fresh lime or lemon juice

COMBINE the tomatoes, onion, peppers, cilantro, salt, and lime juice in a serving dish. Stir well and let sit at room temperature for at least 2 hours before serving. Serves 4 to 6.