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For gardeners who are willing to pick a couple tomatoes green, here's a truly delicious, use-it-every-day, spicy-not-sweet

Green Tomato Salsa Relish
Makes about 3 cups

2 large green tomatoes, chopped
1 large yellow onion, chopped
1 sweet red pepper, scored and chopped
1 tart apple, 'Granny Smith' type, chopped
2 jalapenos, cored, seeded, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1 tsp salt
1 Tbs chopped fresh herbs
(this could be cilantro, mint, basil, mixed -- your choice)
½ tsp. cumin (optional)

Combine the tomatoes, onions, peppers, apples, garlic, vinegar, and salt in a large saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about an hour.

Stir in the jalapenos, herbs, and cumin if using, and simmer for 5 more minutes. Carefully blenderize until still somewhat chunky. Season again to taste.

A tangy alternative to traditional salsa in quesadillas and tacos
Mixed into guacamole
Eaten hot, cold, or at room temperature.
Stir it into refried beans or cooked rice
For a spicy burrito filling, lightly brown some ground turkey or diced chicken in a skillet, add equal parts green tomato relish and water, and simmer until thickened.
Put green tomato relish on a Monterey Jack cheeseburger in place of ketchup and pickle
Mix a little into diced home-fried potatoes, or even hash,just before serving
Will keep for several weeks in the fridge
As a dip with tortilla chips (my favorite: spread fritos scoop-style chips on a plate, sprinkle with shredded cheddar, nuke 20 sec. til melted, then use to scoop up green tomato salsa)
Could revolutionize your view of green tomatoes :o)