Here’s a sneak peak at one of the main characters in my upcoming book, Thrill Ride, launching June 2022.  Cassandra (“Cassie”) Edwards’ passion is cooking even if her career has been dragging her down a different path.  Her Roasted Tomatillo Salsa is fresh twist on salsa verde that will liven up any Cinco de Mayo celebration.  Cassie’s salsa also makes an appearance in Thrill Ride.  Hope you love it as much as I do.

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Cassie's Roasted Pineapple Tomatillo Salsa
Recipe type: Appetizer`
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Roasted pineapple adds a fresh twist to this roasted tomatillo salsa.
Ingredients
  • 2 lbs. tomatillos, fresh
  • 1-2 jalapenos, fresh
  • 1 onion, preferably a sweet onion
  • 4 oz. pineapple, fresh
  • 2 oz. fresh cilantro (1/2 a bunch)
  • juice of ½ a lime
  • Tortilla chips
Instructions
  1. Place the top oven rack 4-5 inches from the broiler.
  2. Preheat the oven on broil.
  3. Remove the husks and wash the tomatillos. Leave them whole.
  4. Quarter and peel the onion.
  5. Place the whole tomatillos, quartered onion, whole jalapenos, and pineapple on a large baking sheet.
  6. Place the baking sheet on the top oven rack below the broiler. Watch for dark spots to appear. Using tongs, turn the tomatillos, onions, jalapenos, and pineapple every 4-7 minutes until all sides are browned. They should be ready in about 20-21 minutes.
  7. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and set the jalapenos aside. Be careful not to spill the liquid.
  8. Place the tomatillos, onions, pineapple, and liquid in a food processor. Pulse until coarsely blended.
  9. Add the cilantro and the juice of ½ a lime. Pulse to blend.
  10. Slice a small piece from the center of the jalapeno and taste it to determine how spicy it is. Depending on the spice level, add a ½ to 1 jalapeno to the food processor. Pulse the food processor to blend. Taste the salsa and add more jalapeno, if desired, until it reaches the desired level of spice.
  11. Enjoy the salsa with tortilla chips or serve over enchiladas!
Notes
Shortcuts: If you don't need a whole pineapple, you can purchase a small quantity of pre-cut pineapple in the produce department.