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Pico de Gallo means “rooster’s beak” in Spanish, which refers to the way one would pick up the pieces of salsa with one’s fingers, like a rooster eating corn with its beak.
This wonderful, healthy, Mexican condiment makes a great dip for chips, and is a great addition to fajitas and other main dishes. (more…)

Spice up your Mexican dishes by making your own healthy homemade salsa, which will greatly reduce the sodium content. Also, make a healthier version by using fresh chili or jalapeño peppers instead of the canned versions.  The canning process destroys some of the nutrients and adds extra sodium. (more…)

This is my favorite guacamole recipe.  Not only use it with Mexican food, chips, and main dishes, but also use it instead of mayonnaise on sandwiches and salad dressing.  It’s delicious and healthy, too.

Tip: Use avocados slices or guacamole in place of mayonnaise to cut the calories and fat. (more…)