Mango Salsa Recipe

You will see that a lot of my recipes call for mango salsa or pineapple salsa. If I plan to make something that calls for a lot of it or if I want to save some money I will make my own. It is also always a huge hit at parties when I bring it as a dip with chips. If I am just making once recipe with mango salsa in it or if I don't want to go through the whole process of making my own, I will buy it at Frazier Farms or Sprouts. Both are equally delicious!
Here is a basic recipe that I use from AllRecipes.com when I make my own.


Ingredients
1 mango - peeled, de-seeded, and diced
1/4 cup red bell pepper - finely shopped
1/4 cup red onion - finely chopped
2 Tbsp. cilantro - finely chopped
1 fresh jalapeno - finely chopped.

Note: I leave the seeds in if I want it spicy, I remove the seeds if I do not. I suggest wearing plastic gloves whenever working with peppers. I learned my lesson here! The oils stay on your skin for hours and when you forget and touch your eyes later it will not be fun. 

2 Tbsp. lime juice

1 Tbsp. lemon juice

Directions

Mix all ingredients together in a bowl. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving to allow all of the juices and flavors to work together. It also tastes better cold :)

Original recipe : http://allrecipes.com/recipe/mango-salsa/

Greek Marinated Chicken

Ingredients

3½ to 4 lbs chicken thighs and drumsticks (This is not as good with the breasts and tenders because there isn't as much fat on them to cook in. I normally will make half the pan tenders and half the pan thighs and drumsticks. This way they all get to cook in the fat from the thighs and drumsticks but I am cutting the fat in half!)
1 cup plain yogurt
1 Tbsp olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced 
½ Tbsp Trader Joes 21 Season Salut (You can substitute with oregano)
1 lemon
½ tsp salt
pepper 
¼ bunch fresh parsley 

Marinade Directions

Combine the yogurt, olive oil, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Add a thin layer of lemon zest to the bowl and the juice from half of the lemon. Stir well and add a handful of chopped parsley.

Add all of the chicken to a large freezer bag and pour in the marinade to soak for a few hours. If you have less time, then just put it all into a baking pan and put in the fridge for at least 20 minutes. 

Baking Directions

Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees. Bake for 45-60 minutes or until the skin on the drumsticks is a golden brown.