I wanted to start sharing my recipes with you all because I do enjoy cooking and baking and am admittedly pretty good at it. I just haven't ever posted due to lack of time, but guess what! I am making time. These were per request of Megan and I know you will all enjoy them too! So let's say every Friday I share a recipe, that way I won't bombard you with too many and you also will then have the weekend to try them for your families and friends!
So here they are to add a tangy side to your holiday weekend cooking (pictures will be later.)
Chunky Guacamole
Makes about two cups, we always double.
2 ripe avocados (soft)
1 large plum tomato
1 jalapeno pepper (minced)
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (or one lime)
2 tablespoons chopped green onion
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
11/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
Scoop out avocados, put in medium bowl and mush slightly (or to desired consistency.)
Dice tomato and add to avocados along with the jalapeno. In a small bowl whisk together lime juice, green onion, cilantro, cumin and salt. Whisk in oil. Add to avocado mix. Taste. Add more salt if needed. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate.
Eat with chips or on a grilled chicken sandwich or burger. For my vegetarian friends try between two tortilla shells with shredded cheese and melt for 30 seconds in the microwave, a yummy guacamole quesadilla!
Mango Peach Salsa
1 large, ripe mango
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1 small lime, squeezed all juice used
1/2 teaspoon lime zest
2 small peach, or 1 large (if out of season, canned works)
2 teaspoons chopped cilantro
1 teaspoon finely minced serrano chile pepper
1 plum tomato
salt
Peel the mango and dice. Dice peach and tomato, add to mango. Add onion, lime juice, lime zest, cilantro, and serrano. Mix well. Taste and season with salt if needed.
Also tastes amazing over fish such as halibut, cod or shrimp and also excellent over grilled chicken!
I promise you that buying guacamole and salsa are a waste of money and when made homemade taste so much better and are more cost efficient, plus you know exactly what is in them!
Oh and they are healthy...by my standards anyways.
Tomorrow (because it's a long weekend)....homemade Sangria!!