Easy Fresh Salsa

5 large ripe tomatoes, cut into chunks 1 cup white onion, chopped 2-3 jalapeno peppers, cut in half lengthwise and seeds removed 1 serrano chili (optional), cut in half lengthwise and seeds removed 1/4 cup fresh cilantro 4 green onions, chopped 1/2 cup fresh lime...

Mango Salsa

4 ripe mangoes 1 medium red onion, minced 1 tsp ground cumin 1/3 cup lime juice 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped 1 tsp salt 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper Stand the mangoes upright on one of the pointed ends. Cut off the fleshy cheeks on the sides, cutting...

Candied Ginger

1 lb fresh ginger root 5 cups water 1 lb sugar (approximately) Spray a wire rack with no-stick spray and set it in a half sheet pan lined with parchment. Peel the ginger root and slice into 1/8″ slices. Place in a 4-quart saucepan with the water. Cover saucepan...

Taco Seasoning Mix

4 tbsp chili powder 2 tbsp cumin 1 tbsp paprika 1 tbsp salt 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp dried minced onion 1 tsp oregano 1 tsp black pepper 1 tbsp corn starch (optional) Add all ingredients to a mason jar or large resealable plastic bag. Close and shake until fully...