Chef Gary Giberson entertained and fed students, their parents and their teachers at the first Garden State on Your Plate tastings at Littlebrook Elementary School and Community Park School. Here’s his recipe:
Chef Gary’s Salsa Picante
Makes about 2 cups
INGREDIENTS
12 ounces tomatoes (2 medium ripe) cored and diced
3 serrano chiles, minced, stem and seeds removed (optional)
1 large garlic clove, minced
1 small white onion, diced
12 sprigs of cilantro, minced
2 tablespoon olive oil
1-1/2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
salt to taste, about 1/4 teaspoon
1. In a mixing bowl combine all ingredients and mix well.
2. Let salsa stand a few minutes for the flavors to meld.
3. Taste for seasoning, adjust if needed and then serve.
Gary D. Giberson is executive chef at the Lawrenceville School, Lawrenceville, NJ, and executive chef and owner of Sustainable Fare.