Saturday, September 12, 2020

Salsa

15 lbs of tomatoes = 10 quarts =40 cups
6 green peppers
12 jalapeƱos (leave at least 1/2 the seeds in)
8 medium sized onions
2 bunches of cilantro (3 cups)
The juice of 2 limes

I put all the above ingredients in the food processor and blended them.

Cook on medium heat for 30 min with:
1 1/2 cups vinegar
2 tbsp cumin
4 tbsp garlic powder
1 tbsp salt
1 cup sugar

Place jars in canner for 25 minutes. 

Makes 10 1 L jars

I used a slotted spoon to drain off the fluid when filling the jars. 


Sunday, September 6, 2020

Chocolate Zucchini Muffins


Chocolate Zucchini Muffins

Mix together:
5 cups flour
3/4 cup cocoa powder
4 tsp baking powder
3 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1 cup canola oil
2 1/2 cups sugar
4 eggs
8 cups shredded zucchini
1 cup milk
1 cup chocolate chips 

Bake at 350 for 30 min for large muffins.  22 min for regular sized muffins and 55 min for bread.