No-Cook
Tomatillo Salsa
This recipe was created to accompany Cajun Shrimp Tacos with Tomatillo Salsa. Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Chipotle Dip
This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
This recipe calls for chipotle chiles, which are actually dried, smoked jalapeños. They can be bought packed in adobo, a sauce made from ground chiles, herbs, tomatoes, and vinegar. Serve the dip with bell pepper strips, chips, or crackers.
Cold Avocado Soup
A smooth and creamy chilled soup, with a hint of Sherry and a dash of hot pepper sauce to liven things up.
Zucchini and Yellow Squash with Pesto
This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less but requires additional sitting time.
Tonnato Sauce
This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
This is traditionally served with sliced cold veal, but we also like it with turkey or as a dip for vegetables.
Cucumber-Avocado Salad with Smoked Trout
By Michael Anthony and Dan Barber
Almond-Crusted Goat Cheese Salad with Raspberry Dressing
"Blue Moon in Dayton serves a fabulous goat cheese salad with a raspberry-poppy seed dressing," writes Susan M. Berry of Dayton, Ohio. "Would they share the recipe?"
Lime, Garlic, and Oregano Mojo
This is the "he-man" of mojos, and the classic combination of lime, garlic, and oregano is a must for grilled red meats. Try it with flank steaks, T-bones, sirloin steaks, or lamb.
By Douglas Rodriguez
Avocado and Tomatillo Salsa
Serve this salsa with the Pinto Bean Enfrijoladas , or as a dip with tortilla chips.
By Luis Miguel López Alanís
Yellow Tomato Gazpacho with Cilantro Oil and Avocado
Yellow tomatoes — which are typically sweeter than red ones — flavor a sunny Golden State version of the chilled summer soup. Begin preparing this recipe one day before you plan to serve it.
Avocado and Yogurt Dip with Jalapeño and Cilantro
Draining the yogurt overnight makes this low-fat guacamole extra-creamy.
Mango Lassi
In Indian restaurants, lassi is served with the meal, but we frequently find this exotic "smoothie" too filling to accompany a main course and prefer it in place of dessert. Look for the smaller, yellow-skinned mangoes, which have a more pronounced flavor than the larger, red and green ones.