My Version of Tortilla Factory Salsa

This joint in Herndon, Virginia had the best salsa I have ever had. Insane in the membrane good. Need to have it sober, drunk, hungover, football days good. It will make you happy good. I miss you, Tortilla Factory. I added serranos and adapted from versions I found on the internet.

My Version of Tortilla Factory Salsa

28 oz can crushed tomatoes
Medium onion, chopped
3-4 cloves garlic, minced
2 serranos, seeded and chopped
2 tsp Mexican Oregano
1 T crushed red pepper
Salt and pepper to taste
1bunch cilantro leaves, stems removed
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup vegetable oil

Throw in food processor and mix until smooth. Wow.

My Version of Queso

I am making this up and haven't tried it yet. But I loved and miss the Fancy Mexican place in Fort Myers and their Queso. I am determined to figure this out.

My Version of Fancy Queso

Vegetable oil
1/2 lb Spicy ground sausage
Half red onion, chopped
2 jalapeños, chopped
Velveeta cheese
Monterey Jack cheese, shredded.
A little beer

1. In a skillet, heat oil and add the onion and jalapeno and cook for 5 minutes. Add the sausage and brown. Drain fat and place in crockpot.

2. Cut Velveeta into squares and add to crockpot along with shredded Monterey Jack cheese and about a quarter can of beer. Cook on low until melted and serve hot.