Salsa
Fresh salsa is relatively easy to make: Dice 4 ripe tomatoes and drain the juice. In a bowl, combine tomatoes with 2 diced avocados and half a diced red onion. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar, and 1 tablespoon each of squeezable basil and chili pepper (or use minced, fresh basil and chili pepper). Pour the liquid mixture over the tomato mixture and combine.
QUICK MIX-INS
Try adding the following herbs and spices to your usual recipes for a new taste:
Baked desserts and pastries: allspice, anise, cinnamon, clove
Breads: oregano, dill, marjoram, rosemary
Cheese or cream sauces and dips: chive
Gravy: allspice
Pasta dishes: parsley, garlic, oregano
Rice dishes: garlic, lemongrass, chili pepper (fresh, ground, or flakes), rosemary, dill, saffron (used to make yellow rice)
Salad dressing: garlic, cilantro, oregano, marjoram, thyme, black pepper
Salads: basil, cilantro, garlic, Italian seasoning
Soups and stews: basil, oregano, chili pepper (fresh or ground), bay leaf (for tomato soup); dill (potato soup); chive (cold soups); ginger, cilantro, dill, thyme, bay leaf (other soups and stews)
Stuffing: oregano, marjoram, sage, parsley
