Believe it or not, the best salsa does not need farm fresh tomatoes to be brilliant. In fact, all you need is a can of tomatoes, and you're halfway there.

I always have canned tomatoes in the house, and usually there are several varieties on my shelves. Canned tomatoes are a handy, versatile shortcut for easy, affordable, year-round access to an ...

Is it the wintertime stash of home-canned tomatoes that appeals? Or the traditions surrounding the process of preservation?

For an impressive homemade salsa that's just oozing with a delicious smokiness, this is what you need to do before blending your salsa ingredients together.