4 apples, cored, cut in1/4-inch dice 1 cup water 1 cup granulated sugar 2 lemons, zested and juiced 2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and minced (see note)1 small leek, washed and thinly sliced 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mintCombine apples, water, sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice and jalapeños in a non-reactive mixing bowl. Marinate for 1 hour. [...]
1 grapefruit2 pears1/2 cup chopped cherries2 tablespoons chopped red onions1/2 teaspoon garlic clove, crushed1 jalapeño, seeded and chopped (see note)1/2 teaspoon grated lime peel2 tablespoons lime juice
Working over a mixing bowl, peel grapefruit, removing all white pith. Carefully section then cut each section into thirds. Place in the bowl with any accumulated juices.
Peel and core [...]
2 ripe avocados (not too soft, though)
2 vine-ripened tomatoes, seeded and chopped fine
1 medium red onion, chopped fine, soaked in ice water and thoroughly drained
1 to 2 pickled jalapeño chilies, minced
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoon snipped fresh cilantro leaves
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Halve, pit, and peel avocados. Chop avocados fine and [...]
1 cup of diced cantaloupe1 cup of diced fresh tomatoes2 tablespoons chopped red onion1 tablespoon chopped cilantro1 tablespoon lime juice1/2 diced jalapeño pepper (ribbed and seeded), optionalSalt and pepper, to tastePlace all ingredients together in a bowl and toss gently.Makes approximately 2 cups.
3 to 4 California kiwifruit, peeled and diced (1 1/2 cups) 2 medium tangerines or 1 orange, peeled and diced 1 cup peeled and diced jicama 1/2 cup diced sweet red or yellow bell pepper 1/4 cup chopped cilantro 1 tablespoon lime juice 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1/2 to 1 small jalapeno pepper, minced, seeds [...]
2 tablespoons diced onion2 cups 1/4-inch diced cored tomatoes1 small red bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch dice1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained2 limes, juiced1/4 cup chopped fresh basil1 habanero or Scotch bonnet chile, seeded and finely minced (see note)1/2 teaspoon salt
Put onion in a fine mesh strainer, rinse with hot water and drain. Combine [...]
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese 1 avocado, pitted, peeled and diced 1 medium tomato, seeded and diced 1 (4-ounce) can ORTEGA® Diced Green Chiles 3 green onions, sliced 1/2 cup sliced ripe olives 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1 cup Italian salad dressingCombine cheese, avocado, tomato, chiles, onions, olives and cilantro in large bowl. [...]
1 1/3 cups frozen unsweetened tart cherries 1/4 cup coarsely chopped dried tart cherries 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion 1 tablespoon seeded and chopped jalapeños (see note)1 clove garlic, peeled and finely chopped 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro, or 1/2 teaspoon dried cilantro 1 teaspoon cornstarchCoarsely chop frozen tart cherries. Let cherries thaw and [...]
1/4 cup fresh lime juice2 teaspoons minced canned chipotle chilies in adobo sauce4 cloves garlic, finely minced2 cups chopped and seeded tomatoes1 cup chopped onion1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro (leaves only)
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Combine fresh lime juice, chipotle chilies and minced garlic in large bowl.
Add chopped tomatoes, onion and fresh cilantro. Season [...]
3/4 cup chopped red bell pepper 2/3 cup canned black beans, drained 1/2 cup hot mango or Major Grey’s chutney, chopped 1/3 cup whole-kernel corn, drained 2 tablespoons sliced green onion 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 1 tablespoon diced green chiles 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander 4 to 6 drops hot pepper sauce (optional) [...]