Author Archives: Andrew Cockrum

Salsa Cariño is a new creation I made based off my usual tomatillo chiltepín salsa, but increasing the sweetness with the inclusion of honey. Cariño in Spanish refers to someone you love who is very kind or sweet. It’s like calling someone “my dear” or “my honey.” That word is very appropriate for this dishContinue reading “Salsa Cariño”

Salsa Hoja Santa Chipotle is a delicious blend of heat, smokiness, and herbs that can be served as an addictive appetizer for your party or a tasty side dish to your main course. The salsa is not overly spicy, but provides enough of a spark from the chiles de árbol to keep you humble. ChipotleContinue reading “Salsa Hoja Santa Chipotle”

Sunday Salsa will be going on hiatus for a few months as I focus on school commitments. The website will still be up and running during that time and you can find lots of great recipes in our salsa gallery. 🌶 “Un Día sin Chile, es como un Día sin Sol” 🌶

Flowers and strawberries are always a special treat on Valentine’s Day, but what about including them in Salsa a la Valentina as a special gift for your loved one this year. Salsa a la Valentina is full of romantic flavors from the roasted bell peppers, sweet strawberries, juicy Mexican Pickled Onions, and some spiciness fromContinue reading “Salsa a la Valentina”

The strawberry craze continued this week after I took another visit to the farmers market to purchase more fresh strawberries from Oxnard, California. I followed up last week’s Pico de Gallo con Fresas with a smooth mixture of strawberries, roasted red bell peppers and fresnos for my version of Salsa Fresa. The salsa is notContinue reading “Salsa Fresa”

I was excited to find fresh strawberries being sold during my most recent visit to the Rillito Park Farmers Market. The vibrantly red strawberries were harvested out of Oxnard, California. I ended up buying a full tray of them as I love the taste of fresh strawberries and I wanted to incorporate this fruit intoContinue reading “Pico de Gallo con Fresas”

This salsa is not for the faint of heart with an intense habañero heat and plenty of citric acid in my version of Salsa Brava. Brava is translated to “brave” in Spanish and to eat this salsa you need to be ready for a challenge. The combination of six roasted habañeros, a red fresno, aContinue reading “Salsa Brava”

Salsa Chiltepin Granada packs a punch with the combination of chiltepins, guajillo, and ancho chiles, but that initial kick gets balanced off by the sweetness of pomegranate juice. The mixture of the sweet and spicy flavors is addictive and perfect for snacking on chips. Salsa Chiltepin Granada also works great as a topping for tacosContinue reading “Salsa Chiltepin Granada”

This is a very simple chunky salsa, but the grilled pineapples steal the show. Pineapples already have a rich sweet taste, however when you grill them those flavors intensify. Grilled pineapple chunks are a delightful snack while waiting for a main course, but why not add them to a salsa? This is a take onContinue reading “Piña Asada Salsa”

Before we head into the new year let’s take a quick look at some of our most popular salsas of 2021. No. 5 – Salsa Amarilla Fresca With a complexion as bright as the sun and a taste that refreshes you like a long vacation this salsa is made with an heirloom tomato, güero chile,Continue reading “Top Salsas of 2021”