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Restaurant-Style Blender Salsa

Name: Restaurant-Style Blender Salsa
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 1 14 ounce can fire roasted tomatoes with green chilis; 1/2 white onion, diced; 1 jalapeño, seeds removed and diced; 2 cloves garlic, chopped; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro; Juice from 1 lime; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon cumin

By Emily Maxson

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This restaurant-style blender salsa couldn’t be easier to make. I typically have all of the ingredients on hand and it only takes 5 minutes to throw together. Everyone loves it and is impressed that it is “homemade”.

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This restaurant-style blender salsa couldn’t be easier to make. I typically have all of the ingredients on hand and it only takes 5 minutes to throw together. Everyone loves it and is impressed that it is “homemade”.

Total Time: 5 minutes
Yield: 2 cups 1x

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1 14 ounce can fire roasted tomatoes with green chilis

1/2 white onion, diced

1 jalapeño, seeds removed and diced

2 cloves garlic, chopped

1/4 cup fresh cilantro

Juice from 1 lime

1 1/2 teaspoons salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1/2 teaspoon cumin

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Place all of the ingredients in a blender.
Blend on medium until well combined.
Store salsa in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Author: Emily Maxson
Prep Time: 5 min

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Mangos are so good right now and this Mango Jalapeño Slaw is perfect for your Memorial Day gathering. I love the combination of ingredients in this recipe. The green cabbage is crisp, the mango is sweet and juicy, the cilantro adds an earthy flavor and the jalapeño adds just the right amount of spice. I love to eat this slaw with shrimp or fish tacos. It also makes a great side dish at any meal. To adapt for vegan use vegan mayonnaise and substitute maple syrup for honey. Go to my website or click the link in my profile for the recipe.

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Ranch dressing is an American staple for kids and adults alike. Unfortunately, the bottles lining the shelves in grocery stores are full of processed ingredients and chemical preservatives. Making it from scratch is easy though. This version is dairy free and seasoned with fresh cilantro, cumin, cayenne, and lime juice to give it a Southwestern twist. I like to use it as a dip for vegetables or dressing on buffalo chicken and taco salads. Save this post and make a batch today!

Ingredients:

1/2 cup homemade or good quality store bought mayonnaise (vegenaise for vegan)
1/3 cup canned full-fat coconut milk, preferably without guar gum
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 Tbsp minced fresh onion
2 garlic cloves minced
1 Tbsp fresh lime juice
1/2 tsp cumin
1/8 tsp cayenne
1/2 tsp sea salt

Directions:

Shake the can of coconut milk vigorously before opening, as the milk can separate.

In a small bowl whisk together the mayonnaise and coconut milk until smooth.

Add the remaining ingredients and combine well.

Store in a jar or other airtight glass container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

#emilysfreshkitchen #dairyfreedressing #ranchdressing #eathealthrive #mealprep #recipeoftheday

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Ranch dressing is an American staple for kids and adults alike. Unfortunately, the bottles lining the shelves in grocery stores are full of processed ingredients and chemical preservatives. Making it from scratch is easy though. This version is dairy free and seasoned with fresh cilantro, cumin, cayenne, and lime juice to give it a Southwestern twist. I like to use it as a dip for vegetables or dressing on buffalo chicken and taco salads. Save this post and make a batch today!

Ingredients:

1/2 cup homemade or good quality store bought mayonnaise (vegenaise for vegan)
1/3 cup canned full-fat coconut milk, preferably without guar gum
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 Tbsp minced fresh onion
2 garlic cloves minced
1 Tbsp fresh lime juice
1/2 tsp cumin
1/8 tsp cayenne
1/2 tsp sea salt

Directions:

Shake the can of coconut milk vigorously before opening, as the milk can separate.

In a small bowl whisk together the mayonnaise and coconut milk until smooth.

Add the remaining ingredients and combine well.

Store in a jar or other airtight glass container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

#emilysfreshkitchen #dairyfreedressing #ranchdressing #eathealthrive #mealprep #recipeoftheday

If you’re looking for an impressive and easy dish, this Chilean Sea Bass with Green Olive Gremolata is the perfect choice. The salty and briny flavor of the olives and capers pairs well with the sweet buttery fish. It is absolutely delicious! I like to use Castelvetrano olives because they are bright and flavorful but you can use any kind you like. Save this recipe and elevate your weeknight dinner game.

Ingredients:

Chilean sea bass filets
Salt and pepper for seasoning
4 Tablespoons olive oil, divided
1/2 cup Castelvetrano olives, pitted and chopped
1 Tablespoon capers
2 teaspoons minced garlic
3 Tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Zest from 1 lemon
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions:

1. Pat the fish filets dry with a clean dish cloth or paper towel, season with salt and pepper and set aside.
2. Add 3 Tablespoons of olive oil to a medium sauté pan and place over medium heat.
3. Add the garlic, chopped green olives, and capers, and sauté for 2 minutes.
4. Add the parsley, lemon zest, lemon juice and salt and sauté for 1 minute, set aside.
5. Heat 1 Tablespoons of olive oil in a sauté pan over medium-high heat.
6. Cook the fish for 3-4 minutes per side or until done.
7. Spoon the gremolata over the filets and serve.

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If you’re looking for an impressive and easy dish, this Chilean Sea Bass with Green Olive Gremolata is the perfect choice. The salty and briny flavor of the olives and capers pairs well with the sweet buttery fish. It is absolutely delicious! I like to use Castelvetrano olives because they are bright and flavorful but you can use any kind you like. Save this recipe and elevate your weeknight dinner game.

Ingredients:

Chilean sea bass filets
Salt and pepper for seasoning
4 Tablespoons olive oil, divided
1/2 cup Castelvetrano olives, pitted and chopped
1 Tablespoon capers
2 teaspoons minced garlic
3 Tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Zest from 1 lemon
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions:

1. Pat the fish filets dry with a clean dish cloth or paper towel, season with salt and pepper and set aside.
2. Add 3 Tablespoons of olive oil to a medium sauté pan and place over medium heat.
3. Add the garlic, chopped green olives, and capers, and sauté for 2 minutes.
4. Add the parsley, lemon zest, lemon juice and salt and sauté for 1 minute, set aside.
5. Heat 1 Tablespoons of olive oil in a sauté pan over medium-high heat.
6. Cook the fish for 3-4 minutes per side or until done.
7. Spoon the gremolata over the filets and serve.

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If I could eat one thing for the rest of my life, I think it would be guacamole. I don’t even need the chips. I would eat it with a spoon. Nothing beats homemade guacamole and this is my favorite way to make it. Happy Cinco de Mayo!

#emilysfreshkitchen #guacamolerecipe #guacamole #vegandip #recipeoftheday #recipeoftheweek

Ingredients:

4 ripe avocados
1 tomato, seeded and diced
1 white onion, diced
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
3 limes, juiced
3 cloves of garlic, minced
1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
1 1/2 tsp sea salt

Directions:

•Cut the avocados in half, remove the pit, and scoop into a medium bowl.
•Lightly mash the avocados with a potato masher or fork.
•Add the remaining ingredients and stir well.
•Adjust salt, lime juice, jalapeño, and garlic to taste.
•Serve immediately or store in a glass container, pressing plastic wrap to the surface of the guacamole to prevent browning, then add the lid.
•Enjoy!

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If I could eat one thing for the rest of my life, I think it would be guacamole. I don’t even need the chips. I would eat it with a spoon. Nothing beats homemade guacamole and this is my favorite way to make it. Happy Cinco de Mayo!

#emilysfreshkitchen #guacamolerecipe #guacamole #vegandip #recipeoftheday #recipeoftheweek

Ingredients:

4 ripe avocados
1 tomato, seeded and diced
1 white onion, diced
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
3 limes, juiced
3 cloves of garlic, minced
1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
1 1/2 tsp sea salt

Directions:

•Cut the avocados in half, remove the pit, and scoop into a medium bowl.
•Lightly mash the avocados with a potato masher or fork.
•Add the remaining ingredients and stir well.
•Adjust salt, lime juice, jalapeño, and garlic to taste.
•Serve immediately or store in a glass container, pressing plastic wrap to the surface of the guacamole to prevent browning, then add the lid.
•Enjoy!

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Mangos are so good right now and this Mango Jalapeño Slaw is perfect for your Memorial Day gathering. I love the combination of ingredients in this recipe. The green cabbage is crisp, the mango is sweet and juicy, the cilantro adds an earthy flavor and the jalapeño adds just the right amount of spice. I love to eat this slaw with shrimp or fish tacos. It also makes a great side dish at any meal. To adapt for vegan use vegan mayonnaise and substitute maple syrup for honey. Go to my website or click the link in my profile for the recipe.

#emilysfreshkitchen #mangorecipes #slaw #memorialdayweekend #eattherainbow #recipeoftheweek

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Ranch dressing is an American staple for kids and adults alike. Unfortunately, the bottles lining the shelves in grocery stores are full of processed ingredients and chemical preservatives. Making it from scratch is easy though. This version is dairy free and seasoned with fresh cilantro, cumin, cayenne, and lime juice to give it a Southwestern twist. I like to use it as a dip for vegetables or dressing on buffalo chicken and taco salads. Save this post and make a batch today!

Ingredients:

1/2 cup homemade or good quality store bought mayonnaise (vegenaise for vegan)
1/3 cup canned full-fat coconut milk, preferably without guar gum
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 Tbsp minced fresh onion
2 garlic cloves minced
1 Tbsp fresh lime juice
1/2 tsp cumin
1/8 tsp cayenne
1/2 tsp sea salt

Directions:

Shake the can of coconut milk vigorously before opening, as the milk can separate.

In a small bowl whisk together the mayonnaise and coconut milk until smooth.

Add the remaining ingredients and combine well.

Store in a jar or other airtight glass container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

#emilysfreshkitchen #dairyfreedressing #ranchdressing #eathealthrive #mealprep #recipeoftheday

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emilysfreshkitchen May 9

If you’re looking for an impressive and easy dish, this Chilean Sea Bass with Green Olive Gremolata is the perfect choice. The salty and briny flavor of the olives and capers pairs well with the sweet buttery fish. It is absolutely delicious! I like to use Castelvetrano olives because they are bright and flavorful but you can use any kind you like. Save this recipe and elevate your weeknight dinner game.

Ingredients:

Chilean sea bass filets
Salt and pepper for seasoning
4 Tablespoons olive oil, divided
1/2 cup Castelvetrano olives, pitted and chopped
1 Tablespoon capers
2 teaspoons minced garlic
3 Tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Zest from 1 lemon
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions:

1. Pat the fish filets dry with a clean dish cloth or paper towel, season with salt and pepper and set aside.
2. Add 3 Tablespoons of olive oil to a medium sauté pan and place over medium heat.
3. Add the garlic, chopped green olives, and capers, and sauté for 2 minutes.
4. Add the parsley, lemon zest, lemon juice and salt and sauté for 1 minute, set aside.
5. Heat 1 Tablespoons of olive oil in a sauté pan over medium-high heat.
6. Cook the fish for 3-4 minutes per side or until done.
7. Spoon the gremolata over the filets and serve.

#emilysfreshkitchen #eathealthrive #mediterraneandiet #chileanseabass #recipeoftheday

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If I could eat one thing for the rest of my life, I think it would be guacamole. I don’t even need the chips. I would eat it with a spoon. Nothing beats homemade guacamole and this is my favorite way to make it. Happy Cinco de Mayo!

#emilysfreshkitchen #guacamolerecipe #guacamole #vegandip #recipeoftheday #recipeoftheweek

Ingredients:

4 ripe avocados
1 tomato, seeded and diced
1 white onion, diced
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
3 limes, juiced
3 cloves of garlic, minced
1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
1 1/2 tsp sea salt

Directions:

•Cut the avocados in half, remove the pit, and scoop into a medium bowl.
•Lightly mash the avocados with a potato masher or fork.
•Add the remaining ingredients and stir well.
•Adjust salt, lime juice, jalapeño, and garlic to taste.
•Serve immediately or store in a glass container, pressing plastic wrap to the surface of the guacamole to prevent browning, then add the lid.
•Enjoy!

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Grilled Chicken Tacos with Guacamole are perfect for Cinco de Mayo!

We eat a lot of tacos at our house. All varieties—shrimp, carnitas, fish, veggie, etc. They are all delicious and everyone loves them. One of our favorites are these grilled chicken tacos with guacamole. The marinade for the chicken has all the traditional flavors: lime, cilantro, garlic, and cumin. Click the link in my profile for the recipe.

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