PINEAPPLE BEAN SALSA SOUP – or dip

PINEAPPLE BEAN SALSA SOUP – or dip This is my gazpacho – upticked all the way to the moon and back. The longer it marinates, the more subtle the flavors. Some like the old, some like the new! Serve as a cold appetizer soup or a dip with tortilla chips! Makes 9 cups 16 oz.ContinueContinue reading “PINEAPPLE BEAN SALSA SOUP – or dip”

CRANBERRY BLACK BEAN SALSA

CRANBERRY BLACK BEAN SALSA Whole cranberry sauce, black beans and sweet mini peppers combined with chunky salsa, fresh cilantro and lemon. Served with white corn tortilla chips. Wow! My new favorite salsa! Makes 4 cups 15.5 oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained well to remove all foam (I used Goya brand) 15.5 oz. jarContinueContinue reading “CRANBERRY BLACK BEAN SALSA”

BOURBON BAKED BEAN SALSA

BOURBON BAKED BEAN SALSA An American slant to Mexican bean salsa. Bourbon Baked Beans mixed with caramelized peppers and onion and pineapple salsa. Seasoned with fresh basil and mint! Serve with your favorite tortilla chips! Makes 7 cups 2 T. corn oil 1/2 lg. sweet onion, peeled and diced into 3/8 inch squares salt andContinueContinue reading “BOURBON BAKED BEAN SALSA”

SPICY INDIAN SALSA

SPICY INDIAN SALSA Indian flavors meld with the traditional flavors of Mexican salsa. Chili beans, scallions and Garam Masala spice. Exciting and different!  Serve with your favorite tortilla chips! Makes 4 cups 24 oz. jar mild thick and chunky salsa (Frito Lay Tostito brand is gluten-free) 15-20 extra-large California black olives, finely chopped 4-6 scallions,ContinueContinue reading “SPICY INDIAN SALSA”

CREAMY BEAN AND SALSA DIP

CREAMY BEAN AND SALSA DIP Pinto beans, tofu, picante sauce, fresh cilantro, garlic and basil blended till creamy. Garnished with additional fresh cilantro and served with tortilla chips. Low fat! Makes 4 cups 12.3 oz. soft Silken type tofu, rinsed and drained 1 c. picante sauce (mild or medium) (Pace brand is gluten-free) 15 oz.ContinueContinue reading “CREAMY BEAN AND SALSA DIP”

BLACK BEAN SALSA DIP

BLACK BEAN SALSA DIP Black beans, salsa and cilantro. Served with tortilla chips. Can’t get much simpler than that for a special occasion hors d’oeuvre! Makes a little over 2 cups 15 oz. can black beans, partially drained ½ c. salsa of choice (Tostito brand is gluten-free) ½ c. fresh cilantro leaves, chopped (no stems)ContinueContinue reading “BLACK BEAN SALSA DIP”