Best Ever Guacamole
4 Ripe Haas Avocados
1 Small Can of Mild Green Chilies
1 TB Minced Sweet Onion
1 Finely Chopped Jalapeño
2 Cloves Garlic, Grated
1/4 Cup Chopped Cilantro
Sea Salt to Taste
1 Cup Grated Light Cheddar Cheese, optional
Step One
Halve, peel and pit the avocados and coarsely mash. Add the chilies, onion, jalapeno, garlic and cilantro. Salt to taste and spread on a large platter.
Fresh Salsa
1 ½ Cups Water
8 Dried Chilies, (Your choice)
12 – 16 Sun-dried Tomatoes
2 Large Cloves of Garlic
6 – 8 Large, Ripe, Roma Tomatoes
1 TB Fresh Lime Juice
¼ Cup Chopped Cilantro
Sea Salt and Black Pepper to taste.
Step One Bring the water to a boil in a small saucepan and remove from the heat. Split and seed the chilies, (wear gloves!) and add them to the water – allow to soak for 15 minutes.
Step Two Place the chilies, water, sun dried tomatoes, garlic, Roma tomatoes, lime juice and cilantro in a blender. Pulse until coarsely chopped and well combined.
Cheater Fresh Salsa
4 Ripe *Tomatoes, Chopped OR 1 Can Fire Roasted Tomatoes drained or combo
2 Cloves of Garlic Grated
1 Tsp Lime Juice
¼ Cup Chopped Cilantro
½ Tsp Smoked Paprika or Chipotle Chili Powder
1 Jalapeño, Minced – Seeds and Ribs removed if desired
Mix the ingredients together and taste for salt and pepper
*You can roast the fresh tomatoes – cut them in halves and place under broiler – skin side up until the tomatoes are blackened.