ReNee's Salsa

It is named this because I couldn't come up with anything more creative.
OK, you have to be somewhat of a cook to do this. I once had a chef say to me "A real cook doesn't use measurements. You know a dash of this a pinch of that and taste it and if it needs a little of this or that then add it."
So here goes.

Take some tomatoes I use about 6, Roma's are the best but others will do.
Add about 3 green onions, if you don't have green onions then use what you have (red onions are good).
Put in some Cilantro, I clip some of the bunch that I get at the produce and add more if I need to.
Add Lime juice to taste,
Add salt (be careful you don't want to add too much)
A little garlic powder or garlic salt (I have even used fresh on occasion)
Put all of this through a Chopper of some kind. I got one from my daughter, Cheryl, and it works really good, before that I use a blender but you have to be careful that you don't turn it into a drink). The chopper is better.
I add a little Tabasco to spice it up sometimes, and Habanero sauce, I understand is good, but it is too Hot for me. So there you go. Grab some chips or make some (if you don't know how let me know and I will add that recipe.) Take care and have fun!

Sausage Cheese Balls

These are so good. I made 10 batches of these for a two day music performance. Everyone raved about them. Then I made a batch to take on the road when we went on a family vacation. They have been a favorite at parties for years. So try them and let me know what you think.

1-1/2 cup Quick Mix (Bisquick) 1 lb. lean ground pork Sausage
1 lb. grated Cheddar Cheese

Preheat oven to 350 F . combine ingredients until dough sticks together. roll into 1-1/21 inch balls. Bake for about 25 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Serve warm on toothpicks. Makes about 75 appetizers.

Note: You can half the recipe for a small gathering

Quick Mix

Sometimes we have the ingredients to something we use a lot but we don't have the easy boxed thing. I know it doesn't make much sense but...... Remember when you would get up and make pancakes out of Bisquick for Sunday breakfast or Baking Powder Biscuits to go with eggs hash browns and sausage. Well, here is the stuff Bisquick is made out of. You can make your own you know.

8-1/2 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking soda
1 Tablespoon Baking Powder 1-1/2 cups instant nonfat dry milk
1Tablespoon salt 2-1/4 cups vegetable shortening
2 Tablespoons cream of tarter

In large bowl, sift together all dry ingredients. Blend well. With pastry blender, Cut in shortening until evenly distributed. Mixture will resemble cornmeal in texture. Put in a large airtight container, Label. Store in a cool, dry place. Use within 10 to 12 weeks Makes about 13 cups of Quick Mix.