While homemade renditions can be customized exactly to your liking, the same can't be said for a store-bought jar ... Tangy tomatillo-based bottles of salsa verde fare just as well with a range ...

Prep like a pro. The outer husks of the tomatillos must be removed prior to use. You can easily remove them by hand. After, ...

Next time you buy a delicious jar of queso from the store, don't be afraid to spruce it up a bit, especially with this one ...

I also got a mild salsa (a neutral option) from a completely different brand to avoid a conflict of interest. Here's the final ranking from worst to best ... I almost just bought eight bags ...

Crush the garlic and anchovies to a smooth paste in a pestle and mortar, then add the capers and herbs and crush together. Stir through the olive oil and vinegar and taste, adding a pinch of salt ...