Mango Salsa

When I used this salsa on shrimp tacos they tasted just like Bajio's shrimp tacos to me...yum!!! If you don't like shrimp just cook up some chicken or just tortilla chips.

Mango Salsa

1 cup finely chopped pineapple
2 cups chopped mango, fresh or frozen (I just used the 4 mangoes from my Bountiful Basket)
1/4 c finely chopped red onion
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped (be sure to avoid touching your face/eyes)
1 cup canned black beans, rinsed (I put the whole can in and it seemed fine)
2 Tbls lime juice
1/4 c finely chopped cilantro

Mix all ingredients. Let them all marinade together for at least an hour in the fridge. Bring to room temperature before serving.

Does anyone know if mangoes are available for purchase in our stores here? I've never noticed them.

Spinach-Artichoke Hummus

I saw this on Rachel Ray a long time ago and finally got around to trying it. I didn't put in the tahini because I couldn't find any at Winco, I only put half the garlic, and I used regular parmesean cheese. Brad laughed that it's definately chick food but my brother Mark liked it so.... there you go :D

1 can chickpeas (15 oz)
2 Tbsp tahini
1 garlic clove
juice of 1 lemon
salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1/4 c. extra virgin olive oil
1 box chopped frozen spinach (10 oz) defrosted
1 can artichokes (15 oz) drained
1/4 c. grated Parmigiano Reggiano or Asiago cheese

In food processor or blender combine chickpeas, tahini, garlic, lemon juice, salt, freshly ground pepper, & EVOO and puree until smooth. Add the spinach, artichoke and cheese and pulse until everything is just barely combined.

Serve with cheese toast, crackers or veggies. Better after it sits a few hours.

Carmel Dip

Here is a quick easy dip that I love!! Great with apples~ I know it definitly isn't good for you, but for an every now and then treat, it is way worth it.

2 cubes butter
2 cups brown sugar
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1 cup karo syrup

Mix together and bring to boil. Keep warm until serving.

Cream Cheese Bean Dip

Thanks Jess for the recipes. I will definitely try them out and let you know.

Super Yummy Cream Cheese Bean Dip

1- 8 oz pgk cream cheese
2 cans chili con carne
Tortilla chips

Heat cream cheese and chili in small sauce pan over low heat until smooth. Serve warm with your favorite tortilla chips.

All my guy friends are in love with this dip and request that I bring it when we have parties.