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Salsa Cruda and Spaghetti

 The combination of hot pasta and fresh, cool, ripe tomatoes, basil and garlic is fabulous.  Do not serve cheese with this sauce. 3-4 large, ripe eating tomatoes 1/2 cup shredded basil leaves 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 cup good olive … Continue reading

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Pico de Gallo – Chunky Red Salsa

1 small onion 2-3 medium tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped () 1-3 jalapeno peppers 1-2 T chopped cilantro 1-2 T olive oil Salt to taste Combine all the ingredients.  This is best used fresh.  Serve with grilled fish or as … Continue reading

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Mexican Quiche, Monterrey Eggs, Quiche Lorraine – Make it your way!

This is for a crowd! WOW! What a versatile dish! It can easily be served for breakfast, brunch, lunch and even as a cocktail dish as an hors d’oeuvre. It’s QUICK and EASY! Just wait ’til the raves come in. … Continue reading

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Avocado and Corn Salsa

yield: Makes 2 to 3 cups A salsa this simple lives or dies by the quality of the ingredients—ripe avocado, luscious tomato, and a sweet, crunchy ear of corn. Most of my corn salsa recipes call for grilled corn. This … Continue reading

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Spicy Cilantro Sauce

1/2 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves 1/2 cup packed fresh flat-leafed parsley leaves 2 shallots 1 large garlic clove 2 teaspoons grated peeled fresh gingerroot 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds 1/4 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes 1/4 cup plus 1 … Continue reading

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Tropical Avocado Salsa

2 cups of finely diced tropical fruit such as pineapple, mango, kiwi, papaya 2 hass avocados pitted, peeled and cut into 1/4 inch dice 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped 1/4 cup red onion finely chopped 1 serrano or jalepeno pepper finely diced … Continue reading

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