THIS MONTH: JULY 2011
Week 1: Mango-Peach Margarita
Week 2: Strawberry-Mint & Lime Margarita
Week 3: Cantaloupe Margarita
Week 4: Assorted Salsas and Homemade Guacamole
Ingredients
8 each thin, white corn tortillas
We thought "Margaritaville" would be the perfect theme for the middle of the summer. The days are long and hot and there is nothing more refreshing than a frosty blended treat. You can also make these drinks without the alcohol for kids or for those adults who choose not to drink.
If you are going to make them with tequila, we recommend using a Reposado, which is better quality than a Blanco, and has been aged for at least two months to a year. Anejo tequila is aged the longest and is the best quality, but probably not worth the extra money since these drinks are getting blended.
There are endless combinations! Use the recipes we have provided as a base for your own unique concoctions. Just add your favorite fruit, some ice, tequila, lime juice and a splash of honey or agave nectar, and you there you have it! There is no need for those pre-made mixes which are loaded with sugar and extra calories. These margaritas are healthy, as well as delicious and super simple.
There are endless combinations! Use the recipes we have provided as a base for your own unique concoctions. Just add your favorite fruit, some ice, tequila, lime juice and a splash of honey or agave nectar, and you there you have it! There is no need for those pre-made mixes which are loaded with sugar and extra calories. These margaritas are healthy, as well as delicious and super simple.
And of course when you have the perfect margarita, you've got to have a tasty snack to go along! At the end of the month, we will be posting recipes for an amazing Homemade Guacamole, Salsa Fresca, a Tropical Fruit Salsa and a Grilled Vegetable Salsa. All of these dips go great with chips (check out our recipe below for making your own baked chips) but they also taste great with grilled fish, chicken or meat! We've got to admit, this post has been our favorite to date because, of course, we had to try all of the margaritas we created. Hopefully it will be one of your favorites as well. Enjoy!
-True & Blue
BAKED CORN TORTILLA CHIPS
BAKED CORN TORTILLA CHIPS
Makes 64 Chips
Ingredients
8 each thin, white corn tortillas
Grapeseed oil (in a spray bottle)
Sea Salt
-Preheat oven to 375F.
- Cut the tortillas into 1/8's to form the chips. Lay the chips out in a single layer on cookie sheets. Lightly spray the chips with grapeseed oil and sprinkle with sea salt.
-Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the chips are lightly golden brown.
*You can spice these chips up by tossing them with fresh lime zest and chili powder right after they come out of the oven.
