finely chopped tomato seeded, pulp removed OR 1 cup canned, crushed tomatoes • whole stems of cilantro, cut or hand-torn into 1 inch segments • small clove garlic, rough chopped • dried oregano (optional for me - some days I'm feelin' it, others not so much) • chopped onions • jalapeños or serranos, rough chopped • fresh lime juice to start • +1/2 Tablespoons neutral flavored oil • table salt + a pinch OR 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt • sugar