It is beautiful spring day in the Garden State; the temperature starts rising up inviting us to picnics and outdoor activities. I made these fresh salsas and guacamole that you can enjoy with your friend and family during the nice weather.

FAMOUS SMOKEY TOMATILLO SALSA

INGREDIENTS:

1 medium white onion cleaned and quartered

2 small Jalapeños seeded

5 large tomatillos

½ bunch of cilantro chopped

2-tablespoon lime juice

1 clove of garlic

2-tablespoon olive oil

Salt and pepper to taste

STEPS:

First of all, set oven to broil.
Combine the quartered white onion, the whole tomatillos (papery husks removed), the seeded Jalapeno, the garlic in sheet pan and season with salt, pepper and drizzle of olive oil, then place under the broiler until having a dark char, turning once. In blender or food processor, combine all the charred vegetables with cilantro, lime juice, olive oil and salt and blend to a chunky consistency.

ROASTED TOMATO SALSA.    

Replace the tomatillos in the first recipe with Roma or plum tomatoes.

CLASSIC GUACAMOLE

INGREDIENTS:

1 ripe avocado

½ freshly squeezed lime juice

½ small white onion minced

½ Jalapeno seeded and minced

1 tablespoon finely chopped cilantro

1 clove of garlic minced

½ tomato chopped, seeded and pulp removed

Salt and pepper to taste

STEPS:

In large bowl, combine the scooped avocado pulp and freshly squeezed lime juice to prevent the color from oxidizing, and then start mashing with a fork to desired consistency. Mix with onion, tomato, garlic, cilantro and Jalapeño and gently fold all the ingredients until well combined.
Season to taste.