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Sauces, Dips & Spreads

Chicken Enchiladas with roasted poblano salsa

October 29, 2008
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Enchiladas have long been one of my favorite items at Mexican restaurants. These are really simple to throw together, as long as you have time to let them bake in the oven. The poblano salsa has really nice flavor and can be made several days in advance.
Roasted Poblano Salsa (makes about 3 cups)

4 roma tomatoes
1/2 [...]

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Black Bean Hummus

October 8, 2008
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Crystal and I love hummus, and we always try to incorporate high-fiber foods in our diet. This hummus tastes great and makes the perfect snack or appetizer!
Black Bean Hummus (makes about 3 cups)

1 15 oz. can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 15 oz. can garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained and rinsed
1/4 cup tahini
1/2 cup extra virgin [...]

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Pineapple & Mango Fruit Salsa

October 5, 2008
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For as long as I can remember, I have loved salsas (which may be evident if you’re a regular reader of this blog!). Fruit salsas are particularly refreshing, as the sweet fruit balances perfectly with the spicy peppers. This fruit salsa recipe is simple to make at home, and should be very easy to replicate [...]

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Drew’s Semi-Famous Guacamole

October 1, 2008
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Guacamole has been one of my favorite dips for many years. This particular recipe got its start after Crystal and I visited her friend in New York City a few years ago (pre-gluten free). Crystal had always hated avocados, and I told her it was because she had never had them prepared the correct way. [...]

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Gluten-Free Salsa

September 5, 2008
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This multi-purpose salsa is great for almost any occasion as a side dish, or as a topping on Mexican foods. The gluten free blue corn chips shown in the picture are our personal favorite.
Gluten-Free Salsa (makes about 2 cups)

4 large greenhouse tomatoes or 6 Roma tomatoes, diced
1/2 large onion or 1 smaller onion, diced
1 – [...]

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