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  • Mad for Mango Salsa

    Mad for Mango Salsa

    My latest addiction is Mango Salsa.  In fact, I’ve been making it about once a week now for the past month.  I might have a problem, but it’s just so delicious! It also happens to be healthy (so it’s a good addiction!), and it is super easy to make.mangosalsatitle

    By the way, I think my family is just as addicted as I am, so I know you will love this recipe.

    It only requires five ingredients: mango, red bell pepper, green onion, cilantro, olive oil (and salt and pepper). Chop, mix, season . . . it’s perfection in a bowl.

    Serve it as a dip with some tortilla chips.  Use it as a topping on seafood or fish (the salsa is amazing on fish tacos . . . )

    If you prefer a spicy salsa, add some chopped jalapeño. If you have tomatoes or avocados on hand, maybe chop them up and add them to the mango salsa.  But, honestly, you don’t need to do anything.  The basic recipe is to die for. You too will soon be addicted to Mango Salsa.

    So, if you don’t have any mango on hand, I suggest you run out and buy some . . . NOW!

    Mango Salsa

    Yields about 3 cups of salsa

    2 cups of chopped mango
    1 cup of chopped red bell pepper
    1/2 cup of sliced green onions or scallions
    2 tablespoons olive oil
    2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
    salt and pepper to taste

    In a large bowl, add the mango, red bell pepper, sliced green onions, olive oil, cilantro, salt and pepper and toss to combine. Let the mango salsa mixture sit for a few hours in order to meld the flavors and extract some delicious juices — even better — make it the night before!

    Helpful Hint: A mango has a large flat pit that makes it tricky to cut.  I highly recommend buying pre-sliced mango.  It will save you lots of time!

  • 5-Ingredient Guacamole

    5-Ingredient Guacamole

    guacamole with banner updatedCinco de Mayo is around the corner and what better way to celebrate then to whip up some guacamole?

    Rumor has it that my husband makes some of the best guacamole around.   His guacamole is usually a big hit at our parties, with guests parking themselves in front of it, so I thought it was worth sharing!

    It’s really very simple to make and only includes five main ingredients — avocados, garlic, lime, salsa, cilantro — and, some spices that you likely already have on hand. We suggest you serve it with tortilla chips — or raw veggies if you want to offer a healthier option.

    Of course, as with all of our recipes, you can modify it to your liking and substitute ingredients, as necessary.  For example, if ripe tomatoes are available in your neck of the woods, throw some chopped tomatoes into your guacamole (vs. the salsa we suggest).  If you don’t like cilantro, skip it.

    Make the recipe your own! (but, it’s pretty good as is!)

    5-Ingredient Guacamoleguacamole ingredients

    4 ripe Haas avocados

    1 large clove of garlic, crushed

    juice of 1 lime

    1/2 cup of store bought salsa

    handful of cilantro, chopped

    1 teaspoon of salt

    1/2 teaspoon of cumin

    1/8 teaspoon of pepper

    Cut avocados in half, remove pit, score each avocado and scoop flesh out into a bowl.  Mash the avocado with a fork until you achieve the desired consistency (some people like their guacamole chunky, others like it more mashed — all a matter of preference).  Add crushed garlic, juice of one lime, chopped cilantro, salt, cumin and pepper.  Mix until incorporated.  Serve immediately!

    Enjoy~