Some people celebrate with decorations. Others with gifts. My mom? She celebrates with food.
If there’s a reason to celebrate—birthdays, holidays, random Tuesday nights—she’s the first to make it feel special. She doesn’t do anything halfway. She loves people deeply, and she makes sure they know it.
And at every single gathering, no matter the occasion, there’s always her hot sauce. Spicy, fresh, and full of flavor—just like her. It’s the kind of recipe that gets passed down, the kind people remember, the kind that belongs at every table.
So today, I’m sharing it. Not just because it’s a crowd favorite (which it is), but because it’s a little piece of my mom—the way she loves, the way she celebrates, the way she makes life just a little bit better.
Here it is—our family’s favorite hot sauce recipe. Hope you love it as much as we do.
Mom's Homemade Salsa
Ingredients:
2 red tomatoes
6 tomatillos
3-4 jalapeños
1 small white onion, diced
1/4 stick butter
Bunch of cilantro
Knorr de Pollo (chicken bouillon), to taste
Salt, to taste
Instructions:
1. Roast the jalapeños, red tomatoes, and tomatillos in a dry pan or on a grill until slightly charred and softened.
2. In a pan, melt the butter and sauté the diced onion until translucent. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
3. In a blender, combine the roasted tomatoes, tomatillos, jalapeños, sauté onions, and a handful of cilantro.
4. Add salt and Knorr de Pollo to taste.
5. Blend until smooth, adjusting seasoning if needed.
6. Serve and enjoy with tacos, chips, or your favorite dishes!