Add a kick to your summer entrees with these quick and simple salsa and relish recipes created by Chef Rich Mead and Chef Allen of Farmhouse at Roger’s Gardens.

Strawberry Relish

INGREDIENTS:

  • 4 Cup Fresh Strawberries (chopped)
  • ½ Red Onion (finely chopped)
  • 1 Jalapeno (finely chopped)
  • ¼ Cup Fresh Basil, Chiffonade
  • Juice of 2 Limes
  • Juice of 1 Lemon
  • Zest of 1 Lemon and 1 Lime
  • Salt and Pepper

PROCEDURE:

  1. In a large bowl, combine all of the ingredients together.
  2. Add Salt and Pepper to taste, allow flavors to meld for 15 to 30 minutes before serving.

Tomatillo Salsa

INGREDIENTS:

  • 5 Tomatillos
  • ¼ White Onion
  • 2 Garlic Cloves
  • 1 Jalapeno
  • ½ Cup Cilantro (chopped)
  • Salt and Pepper
  • Water

PROCEDURE:

  1. Under a hot boiler, char tomatillos, onion, garlic and jalapeno until well blistered and blackened. Flip and repeat on other side.
  2. Allow the charred vegetables to cool slightly and puree vegetables and cilantro in blender or food processor.
  3. Add salt and pepper to taste, and add water to loosen up the salsa.
  4. Serve immediately.

Sungold Tomato, Cucumber and Radish Relish

INGREDIENTS:

  • 2 Cup Sungold Tomatoes (sliced)
  • 1 Cup Persian Cucumber (sliced)
  • 1 Cup Radish (sliced)
  • ¼ Cup Fresh Dill (minced)
  • Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice
  • Salt and Pepper

PROCEDURE:

Combine all ingredients, Season with salt and pepper, enjoy immediately.