Guacamole is delicious in so many ways, from guacamole with fruit to celebrate the winter holidays, to guacamole with chipotle (smoky goodness) or guacamole with a favorite salsa stirred into it. With all of the great guacamole options out there, you still need a basic, easy-to-make guacamole recipe that you throw together in a few minutes and that everyone will love. Here’s the best basic guacamole recipe (IMHO).… Read more
Appetizers
Appetizer recipes to enjoy any time, from simple weekend dinners to celebrations with friends.
Pineapple Salsa
Fruit salsa makes a nice alternative (or companion) to tomato-based salsas. This pineapple salsa is one of my favorites. It’s great with tortilla chips, delicious with grilled chicken or fish and wonderful on fajitas.… Read more
Sweet and Salty Walnuts
These sweet and salty walnuts are addictive. If you don’t eat them all in one sitting, you’ll find many uses for them. They are delicious on salads and with anything that includes blue cheese. That’s just a start.
They also make a great gift. Put them in an attractive canning jar, wrap it in a pretty kitchen towel and bring them to your dinner party hosts.
Ingredients
You need the following ingredients to make these sweet and salty walnuts:
- 2 cups of raw walnut halves
- 1 cup of sugar
- 1 teaspoon of sea salt
- 1 cup of water