Category Archives: Salsas and Hot Sauce

Often times the difference between “good” and “great” is the sauce or salsa served with the entre or side dish. I have picked these treasures from cookbooks, friends and restaurants I have frequented. Also, when you are in a hurry, if you keep a few in your pantry, you are ready to be great more often.

Tropical Avocado Salsa

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

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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Spicy Cilantro Sauce

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

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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Avocado and Corn Salsa

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

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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Pico de Gallo – Chunky Red Salsa

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

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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Guacamole

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

2 medium avocados, peelled and pitted juice of 1/2 lime 1 medium tomato, peeled, seeded and chopped 1 small onion, chopped 1 garlic clove, minced 1-2 T cilantro 1-2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped finely 1/4 tsp ground cumin Salt … Continue reading →

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Zesty Corn Salad

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

Serve with grilled chicken or fish. 2 cans (15-1/4 oz. each) whole kernel corn, drained (you can also use fresh corn that has been grilled. Cut off the cob.) 1 medium red onion finely chopped 6 jalapeño peppers, seeded, minced … Continue reading →

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Chipolte Mayonnaise – Reduced Fat Style with all the flavor

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

Ingredients: 1/2 cup lowfat mayonnaise 1/2 cup greek style yogurt or nonfat sour cream 2 chipotles in adobo sauce 1 tablespoon adobo sauce 1/2 lime, juice Salt and freshly ground black pepper This is a staple in my kitchen pantry. … Continue reading →

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