Salsa Orleans Style

Ingredients:

• 1 tblspn. olive oil
• 2 medium or 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 14-oz can petite dice tomatoes
• 3 ripe tomatoes
• 1/2 tsp. fresh lime juice
• 1 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced
• 1 green bell pepper, seeded and sliced
• 1 small jalepena hot pepper (optional; or tabasco sauce for extra heat)
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1/2 cup white wine
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 bunch fresh rosemary
• 1 tblspn. flour
• 1/2 tsp. ground cayenne
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 tblspn. chopped, fresh cilantro leaves

Method:

• Heat the oil in a saucepan; add the onions and peppers and sauté with olive oil for 6-7 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Add the tomatoes, wine, dry spice ingredients, and garlic - stir and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and add flour; cook for 6-8 minutes until it starts to thicken slightly.
• Remove from heat and stir in the lime juice - put hot in mason jar and tighten lid before cooling to room temperature for storing in fridge, or serve immediately.