Sunday, January 30, 2011

More Favorite Things!


My husband surprised me with this mug a long time ago.  It says on the sides,  "Laugh often, Dream Always, Live Well, Love Deeply."  It's a great pick-me-up in the morning; that and the coffee inside!

Another edition of my favorite things:  Today it's a Mexican salsa called Pico de Gallo.

I would stop at the Mexican restaurant on the way home from work just to pick some up, and I worked 2nd shift, so that was around 11:30 at night, and not in the best neighborhood.  My husband was alarmed at this, and the craving for the salsa was worse when I was pregnant, so I finally figured out how to make it myself.

Here it is!

You need:
1 tomato (I pick the just turning red vs. deep red because of taste preference)
1 jalapeno (de-seeded, unless you like it hot!)
1/4 cup cilantro
1/2 of med. onion
lemon juice
salt

Dice all the vegetables into tiny, fine pieces.  The key to toning down the onion flavor is to soak the onion pieces in cold water first and I squish it through my hand to get the slim off a little.  (Nothing scientific, but it works!)  Then mix everything together and add lemon or lime juice and salt to taste.  I put in about 1/4 cup lemon juice and tons of salt.

This salsa is sooo good for you, no fat, all veggies, and the possibilities are endless.  I add it to rice, eggs, grilled chicken, basically anything.  Hope you're all having a great weekend!

10 comments:

  1. Thanks for ur comment:) let me know when u try something!

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  2. Sounds delicious! My husband is always looking for something to snack on! Thanks for the recipe! :-)

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  3. Benny! Welcome to my blog! I'm going to try your "pizza" recipe this week. I might have to add some pancetta for my husband, as he is a major carnivore.

    Ode to Motherhood- Hello again! Your welcome for the recipe, I hope he likes it!

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  4. Argh! I can't figure out how to edit my own comments. So correction to the error-

    You're welcome for the recipe!

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  5. Love the mug and the recipe. Made it last night was wonderful=)

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  6. Hi Honey..I noticed you have a penchant for
    cute inspirational mugs...good way to get
    thru dreary mornings :)

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  7. Kathleen- glad you liked it!

    Bear Wife- Yes! The mugs are definately a thing for me.

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  8. Love the Mug! And I am going to have to try that salsa. It sounds great! Thank you for sharing your recipe! :)
    xx Juli~

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  9. You're welcome about the recipe Juli, and by the way, I got your necklace yesterday and wore it all day. I know you made it, but it's so ME! Luv it!

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  10. Hi Honey,
    Im so happy you like your necklace! Sorry the shipping was so slow, I have no idea why it took so long to get there.. Usually priority takes only 3 days, so I apologize for that! :)

    Im going to try out your recipe tonight!
    Have a lovely day!
    xx Juli

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