I have been reading many different recipe blogs and websites to find some new creations to try. I have become quite addicted to the Kraft Food and Family website, and The Pioneer Woman Cooks food blog. Both of these are full of GREAT recipes that are simple and sound so yummy!
Last night was "Mexican Date Night" in the Farque house. Often times we don't "go out" for dates. We stay in, listen to music, talk, and laugh -- all while celebrating life and cooking something delish together. It's my favorite kind of date! Ree Drummond (The Pioneer Woman) posted 2 homemade salsa recipes that I just had to try. Well I made a few changes to her recipes and BOTH are sooooo, sooooo good! If you are a chips and salsa addict like me, you must try these! They are super easy (each only taking about 5-10 minutes to make).
Below I have typed all three recipes. The guacamole recipe is a Farque family specialty!
1) Guacamole!
Ingredients: Sorry about not giving exact measurements- it all depends on how many people you are making it for and your taste. Add/subtract to the amount of cilantro, lime, and onion to fit your pallet!
- fresh avocados (about 1 per person)
- juice from 1 fresh lime
- a handful of chopped, fresh cilantro
- diced tomatoes
- salt and pepper to taste
1) Put everything in a bowl, except the tomatoes, and mash with a potato masher until you reach the desired consistency.
2) Add tomatoes and stir with a spoon.
3) Voila!
2) Red Salsa! Until tonight, I was one jar away from NEVER buying/eating store-bought salsa again. Jason and I have wasted so many jars because we haven't found any that are worth eating! This recipe confirms that- I will never buy salsa again! This stuff is so easy to make and so full of flavor! The only drawback to this recipe is that it makes ALOT-- a huge bowl full! Next time I will scale it down a bit. But here is the full recipe:
Ingredients:
- 1 can of whole tomatoes with juice
- 1 can of original Rotel
- 1 can of mild Rotel
- 1/4 cup of chopped onion
- 1 clove of garlic, minced
- 1 whole, fresh jalapeno, sliced and chopped thin
- 1/2 cup of chopped cilantro
- 1/2 whole lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon of sugar, salt, and cumin
Directions:
Combine everything in a large food processor. Pulse until you get the salsa to the consistency you'd like. Test seasonings and adjust as needed. Cover and refrigerate before serving.
3) Fresh Corn and Avocado Salsa! I saved the BEST for last! This salsa is DELISH! Very light, colorful, and flavorful- perfect for a summer get - together!
Ingredients:
- 3 ears of fresh, sweet corn
- 2 very firm avocados (so when you cut them they don't turn to mush)
- 1/2 cup of diced red onion
- 1 diced red bell pepper
- 1 jalapeno, seeded and finely diced
- a good handful of chopped cilantro
- juice from 1 whole lime
- a few good squirts of Light Italian Dressing
- salt and pepper to taste
Slice kernels off the corn and combine with all remaining ingredients. Cover and refrigerate before serving.
All three of these are oh, so delish! Do you have any family - favorite salsas? Please share them!
Get Cookin'!
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