Salsa of the Year

INGREDIENTS

• 3 T. vegetable oil
• 1 ounce dried mirasol (milder) or smoked serrano (more heat) chilies
• garlic, 12 small to medium cloves - peeled
• Another 3 T. vegetable oil
• 1 1/4 cups vegetable broth
• - Stir in 1/3 cup cream (or to taste) - for a slightly creamy sauce that will add a bit of kick to a wide range of recipes. (this is the sauce you see in the pictures on this post). Drizzle on savory crepes, egg dishes, casseroles, etc.
• - Stir a couple tablespoons into light or vegan mayo for a spicy sandwich spread.
• - Spread on panini: with all sorts of fixings.