mexican

[dozer]

I know most people prefer beer with their mexican, but what wines would pair nicely with chicken enchiladas?
and on a similar note with monteray jack cheese along with a pineapple salsa?

[Bucko]

Okay, you'll think I'm nuts, but a low-end Sparkler works well with chicken enchiladas, such as a Spanish Cava.

[Innkeeper]

Or a North American (that is slightly sweet) Gewurztraminer.

[oostexan]

Pineapple salsa? Pineapple freaking salsa?

I speak for all my fellow Texan countrymen when I say that this is blasphemy.

BTW, if you want a real salsa recipe, lemme know. :-)

[Drew]

I would love a real salsa recipe...please post.

Drew

[Bucko]

This salsa is made in New Jersey.

New Jersey!! Git a rope...

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[hotwine]

For chicken enchiladas (or ordinary carne enchiladas, for that matter), try Bodega Zabrin Garnacha del Fuego Old Vines, 2006. At less than $8, you can't beat it.... a multi-case buy. And forget the pineapple salsa..... it sounds VERY forgettable.

[dozer]

y'all should not judge before you taste...
pineapple salsa is really quite good, and can have quite a kick if you want it to!
I went with a gewurz and it cut the heat of both very nicely.

[mrdutton]

Do pineapples grow in Mexico or in Texas? I was just in San Antonio (yeah I know that is TEXAS), and I am SURE that I would have been laughed out of town if I had asked for pineapple salsa.

The closest I could get to pineapple there was mango.

[This message has been edited by mrdutton (edited 09-15-2007).]

[mrdutton]

Here are two great recipes one for tomato salsa and the other for Pico de Gallo. Both are supposed to be authentic [img]http://wines.com/ubb/rolleyes.gif[/img] and are not mine - source: GreatSalsa.com.

Fresh Tomato Salsa -

2 large, red ripe tomatoes, peeled and seeded
1 garlic clove peeled
1 Anaheim green chili, seeded and cut into thirds
3 green onions, cleaned and cut into 1 inch pieces
4 oz canned chopped green chilies
1 to 3 whole jalapeños, deveined and seeded (Optional to taste)
1/4 cup fresh Cilantro, chopped
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 Tablespoon lime juice
salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup ice water

1. Char the tomatoes over a gas grill or under the flame of a hot broiler for a few seconds, turning them until the peel blisters. Slip off the peel, and the flesh will still be firm. Remove the green stem core and cut the tomatoes in half vertically. Use a teaspoon to scoop out the seeds.

2. In the food processor, turn the motor on chop first and drop in the garlic, cilantro, green onions and jalapeños into the bowl of the food processor to chop for just a few seconds.

3. Turn off the motor and scrap down the sides of the bowl using a rubber spatula.

4. Add all the remaining ingredients from the tomato salsa recipe, tomatoes, Anaheim chili, the chopped green chilies, olive oil and lime juice . Process with brief pulses to reach the desired texture, somewhere between a chow-chow relish and a textured puree.

5. You want to see bits of all the vegetables through out the salsa.

6. Salt and pepper to taste.

7. Pour into a serving bowl and allow to season for approximately one hour.

8. Just before serving mix in the 1/4 cup of ice water to cool the salsa.

Serve with tortilla chips, enhance your favorite chicken recipes, fish, barbecue beef, or with beans wrapped in a tortilla.

Make this great tomato salsa recipe then blend with mashed Avocado to make a fantastic guacamole.

This healthy homemade tomato salsa recipe is great with everything.

Since you will not have any left, storing is not a problem.

Makes about 2 cups.

Pico de Gallo -

3 large ripe tomatoes, seeded and then chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
4 green onions, chopped (include the green part)
2 Tablespoon purple onion, finely chopped
3 fresh Serrano or Jalapeño chiles, seeded and finely chopped
2 Tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
½ tsp salt, my preference is Kosher Salt
Juice from ½ lime

Tip: Start with one chile of your choice and work your way up to the desired degree of heat.

1. Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Stir well...