Pico de Gallo

Here is a recipe I got from my "Granny" - my dad's mom. Of course, I modified it slightly. I have no idea where she got it, but this is perfect for picnics or alfresco dining during the summer, b/c there is no heating up the kitchen to make it!

1 medium onion, diced small
1 jalepeno pepper, deseeded and deveined, diced small
1/2 bell pepper, diced small
2 large tomatoes, chopped - squeeze out the seeds before dicing (Or you can just open a can of diced tomatoes if that is more your style! Granny was no-nonsense!)
1 T. chopped fresh cilantro
1.5 T. lime juice

Mix everything together in a bowl, and allow it to sit in the fridge for a couple of hours to let the flavors "marry." Serve as a condiment or dip.

Guacamole - Yummy Vegan Condiment or Chip Dip!

This is a delicious recipe from Peta that I have modified to suit my own tastes. Feel free to do the same!

2 or 3 ripe avocados
1 ripe tomato, chopped
1/4 c. onion, minced
juice from 1 lime
1/2 t. garlic, minced
1/4 t. chili powder
1/4 t. salt (or increase chili powder by 1/4 t. if omitting salt)

Peel and mash the avocados. Mix all ingredients well, and enjoy! Easy!