Ingredients

• 3 or 4 ripe tomatoes, cored
• 6 to 10 fresh jalapenos
• 1/2 tsp chopped garlic, or to taste
• salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Directions

With a paring knife, cut a small "X" in the bottom of each tomato. Place tomatoes in a large pot of boiling water 10 seconds to loosen skins. Peel and place tomatoes in blender container. Add unseeded jalapenos, garlic, salt, and pepper. Blend to desired consistency. Makes about 3 cups.