Easy Taco Slaw
A big side of this refreshing slaw is great alongside slow-roasted pork or in fish tacos.
Pineapple Salsa
This is the perfect summer salsa thanks to diced fresh pineapple, which is much easier to slice into than I used to think. Red bell pepper and red onion add color, and cilantro, jalapeño, garlic, and lime juice add mouth-watering flavor.
Mom’s Cranberry-Avocado Salsa
Salsa is standard party fare, but this fresh, holiday-themed version with chopped jalapeño, red onion, avocado, cranberries, and cilantro is a delightful surprise. It went quickly when mom took it to a recent holiday get-together.
Guy’s Corn Salad
Guy adapted a recipe for corn salsa and served it as an excellent side dish. Canned corn is surprisingly good here, alongside chopped bell peppers, halved cherry tomatoes, jalapeños, a quick dressing, and fresh cilantro.
Asian Noodle Salad
Nostalgia for a childhood favorite (Ramen noodles) and the new habit of cabbage-based salads for dinner has introduced this to our dinner rotation. Cilantro, bell peppers, and a vinaigrette of ginger, lime, and jalapeño keep the salad fresh.
Butternut Squash Enchiladas
Puréed butternut squash, black beans, and plenty of cheese make these enchiladas a creamy and decadent vegetarian main dish.
Corn & Black Bean Salsa
Combine freshly shucked sweet corn, black beans, red onion, fresh jalapeños, bell pepper, cumin, and cilantro combine and enjoy with tortilla chips.
The Pioneer Woman’s Salsa
I prefer smooth (not chunky) salsa, and think that this recipe from The Pioneer Woman is perfect.
Chana Punjabi
I love chickpea-based Indian dishes, like this one with garlic, ginger, tomatoes, jalapeño, coriander, garam masala, turmeric, and cilantro.
Shrimp Diablos a la Joi
Pineapple chunks, jalapeño slices, and shrimp are rolled in sliced bacon and baked.