Basil Tomato “Salsa”
I used “salsa” in the name of this recipe for want of a better word. Using “sauce” brings to mind pasta sauce and that is not what this is. It is like pico de gallo, but uses basil instead of cilantro.
I used “salsa” in the name of this recipe for want of a better word. Using “sauce” brings to mind pasta sauce and that is not what this is. It is like pico de gallo, but uses basil instead of cilantro.
This smoothie features peaches, mango, and carrot juice. I found the smell and taste of the carrot juice overpowering and not entirely pleasant. Fragrant passion fruit juice masked the carrots completely.
A jicama is a tuber and it’s the same basic colour as a potato, but that’s where the similarities end. Where potatoes have thin skin and starchy flesh, jicamas have thick, fibrous skin and lighter, juicier flesh, closer in texture to an apple.
This salad comes together really easily, although you want to allow time for it to marinate. Start with canned beans and a jar of salsa, then add whatever other ingredients you like.
I developed this recipe as part of a school snack program to highlight red fruits and vegetables. As with other vegetables, the key to using beets is masking the flavour. Pomegranate juice accomplishes that goal.
As a former vegetarian, I know how hard it can be to find a good tofu recipe. I’ve tried and rejected many. Here are a few favourites that have stood the test of time for me.