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Today we wanted to share a colorful, healthy salsa that’s great for a dip or a topping for tacos. Black Bean and Corn Salsa is easy to make, healthy and so pretty and colorful that it may become your “go to” dish to bring to parties! You combine all the ingredients, except tomatoes and avocado, together and let them chill. Right before serving add the tomatoes and avocado, stir, and serve with chips or as a taco topping. Here’s the recipe:
Black Bean and Corn Salsa
2 cans black beans, drained
1 16oz can of corn, drained
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
6 Tbsp fresh lime juice
3 Tbsp vegetable oil
1/4 cup red onion, chopped fine
1/4 cup green onions, chopped
1 1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 cup tomatoes, chopped
1 avocado, chopped

Mix first 8 ingredients together in a bowl.
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Cover and refrigerate until cold. This can even be prepared a day ahead .
Mix the tomatoes and avocado into the salsa.
Serve and happy partying!


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Gourmet French Fries are not hard to make using common ingredients! Yes, this favorite restaurant and event treat can be enjoyed at home. You only need the following ingredients:
A bag of frozen french fries
Olive oil
Chopped garlic
Chopped fresh parsley
Kosher salt
Grab a bag of fries from the store that will serve your group, usually about 2 lbs. Now, following the package directions, you want to bake or fry the French fries until they are crispy. (This would be great time to try that AirFryer you got and haven’t used yet.😉) While your fries cook, finely chop about 1/4-1/2 cup of parsley for garnish and some garlic, around a 1/2 cup of you don’t want the fries too garlicky and more if you like lotsa’ garlic. Add about 1/4-1/2 cup oil oil to a medium pan and add the garlic. Simmer on low heat until the garlic is soft and golden. Be sure you don’t burn the garlic or it will taste bitter. Right before you are going to pull your fries from the oven, pour the olive oil and garlic into a large bowl. Add the parsley and sprinkle with salt. When your fries are crispy and golden brown remove them from the oven and pour them into your large bowl. Gently toss the fries so that they are all evenly coated. Move the fries from the bottom of the bowl to the top to evenly distribute the garic, parsley and salt on each fry. Plate your fries and add salt if needed. You will be the hit of any gathering with these fries!
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