1997 Salsa Recipe Contest Winners!

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                            Grand Prize Winner!

                              Hot Flash Salsa

                               Jason Koliscak
                               Pittsburgh, PA

Jason's salsa scored high marks for flavor, aroma and consistency. The
orange juice and Vidalia onion are a perfect counterpoint to the hot
peppers and give the salsa a naturally sweet flavor. Congratulations,
Jason!

2 fresh tomatoes, peeled and chopped
1 average size Vidalia onion (important that you use a Vidalia onion),
chopped
2 fresh hot banana peppers, finely chopped
2 fesh jalapeno peppers, finely chopped
2 fresh cayenne peppers, finely chopped
5 fresh thai dragon peppers, finely chopped
1 clove of garlic, finely chopped 1/4 bunch fresh cilantro, finely chopped
juice of 1/2 orange
1/2 cup premium white vinegar

1. Place peeled and chopped tomatoes in a strainer and press on them gently
with a paper towel to drain excess moisture.
2. Place all ingredients in a medium sized pot.
3. Bring to a boil, then let simmer for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally
so that mixture does not stick.
4. Chill and serve on tortilla chips or on eggs.
5. Wash down with a cold IRON CITY beer!

                               Second Prize!

                            Peach-Coconut Salsa

                           David and Judith Stone
                           Madeira Beach, Florida

The Stones' Peach-Coconut Salsa was the most unusual of all the entries.
Its beautiful color and heavenly aroma make it an excellent salsa to serve
with grilled shrimp or chicken breasts. We tried it both cooked, as in the
instructions below, and fresh - we liked it equally both ways! The Stones
are the owners of the El Pass-O Cafe in Madeira Beach, Florida and also the
Mad Pepper Company! Visit their web sites and sign up for their newsletter
which features more delicious recipes from the Stones!

4 fresh peaches, peeled and chopped
1 onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup shredded coconut
1 Tbsp. chopped garlic
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
juice of one lime
2 Tbsp. finely chopped ginger
1 jalapeno, finely chopped

1. Saute the onions and garlic in the olive oil. Cook until onion is
opaque.
2. Add the remaining ingredients and heat through, being careful not to
overcook.

                                Third Prize!

                           Cherrie's Cheery Salsa

                              Cherrie Andrews
                                Raleigh, NC

Cherrie's Salsa has a great, garden-fresh flavor! This is a lovely salsa
with nicely balanced flavors and a pleasant bite of lime.

1 red tomato, diced
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1/2 red onion, finely chopped
1 jalapeno, finely chopped
juice of 1/2 lime
1 Tbsp. fresh cilantro, chopped
1. Gently mix all ingredients.
2. Let sit for 15 minutes before serving to allow flavors to blend.

                             Honorable Mention

We can honestly say that all the recipes were delicious! We received many
wonderful recipes and it was very difficult for the judges to reach their
decision. We also awarded a few more prizes than we had planned on, since
all entries were so good! We will be featuring the "runners-up" in future
months in the expanded recipe section that we're planning

                        Matt Pelletier, Augusta, GA
                   Mike "Baloo" Sporrong, Nodinge, Sweden
                       Marilyn Ceranski, Phoenix, AZ
                        Monica Butler, Kingsland, GA
                          Lynn Callahy, Ozark, AR

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