Simple Pickled Garlic

Fill a pint jar with raw, peeled garlic. Combine 1 cup white vinegar and 1 TBSP salt and pour over garlic until covered. (More liquid may be needed; just use the same vinegar : salt ratio.) Refrigerate for at least one week.

Mom's Salsa (My Version)

14-16 quartered tomatoes (about 10 cups)

2-4 diced onions

4-5 minced jalapeños

6-8 minced garlic cloves

1 TBSP evaporated cane juice

1 cup vinegar

3-4 TBSP sea salt

1 TBSP black pepper

1 bunch finely chopped cilantro

1 tsp cumin 

Cook together for one hour at a soft boil, stirring frequently. Seal in pint or quart jars if preserving.

Spaghetti Sauce

This recipe makes 4 quarts of spaghetti sauce.

2 quarts tomato juice

2 quarts tomato paste

3 tsp garlic, minced

3 TBSP Italian Seasoning

1 TBSP + 1 1/2 tsp salt

3 TBSP sugar

Mix together in a large pot, and simmer for 20-30 minutes.