2 to 4 serrano or jalapeno chilies
1 tsp. salt
2 to 4 cloves garlic
1 small can V-8 hot
1 to 2 tbsp. cilantro
1 diced onion
2 ripe tomatoes, diced
1/2 tsp. oregano
1/2 tsp. cumin seed
1 tbsp. wine vinegar

In food processor (you can skip dicing steps), process peppers, salt, garlic, oregano and cumin on "momentary" until finely chopped. Quarter onion. Add to mixture and dice. Add 1/2 cup V-8 (hot) and tomatoes (quartered) and process until diced. Add vinegar and cilantro. Process briefly.

Yields 2 cups.

Cilantro, onions and tomatoes should be diced ahead of time if using blender. Avoid overprocessing.