Christmas Salsa and Chips

Today, as I was making salsa and chips, the thought of bringing a touch of the holidays to the chips and salsa entered. All that was needed was red and green flour tortilla's and some thought on the salsa.

Holiday Tortilla Chips

Ingredients:

4 spinach tortilla wraps
4 tomato tortilla wraps
2-3 tablespoons vegetable oil, in a bowl
3 tablespoons salt
1 tablespoon pepper
1 teaspoon cumin

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350.
Lay the tortilla wraps on a flat surface, drizzle with oil and rub on each side, and cut each into 8 triangles, using a pizza cutter. Mix the salt, pepper, and cumin in a bowl, and sprinkle half around each chip.
Bake 7 minutes on one side, turn and bake 7 more minutes (or until crisp).
Sprinkle remaining spice mix over the chips.

For the salsa, simply dice two large tomatoes, half a red onion, 1 seeded and chopped jalapeno or green bell pepper (for a milder version), and place in mason jar with 1 tablespoon cider vinegar and 3-4 tablespoons fresh lime juice. Shake vigorously to combine.
Then, sprinkle in 1 teaspoon salt, pepper, garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon white sugar, chili powder, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg or ginger, and cumin. Put the lid back on and shake to combine.

The best thing about salsa is, it can be made to taste as please. So, try any combination of flavors to come up with one that might make one think of the holidays. Also, try making a salsa using apples, peaches, or other fruits.

Both of these recipes are easy, great for a gathering, and will bring a little holiday cheer into the home.