Fresh Salsa

This great recipe came from my neighbor, Joyce Swyers.

8 ounces Catalina salad dressing

3 large tomatoes, chopped

2 cans drained, rinsed kidney beans

1 green pepper, chopped

1 bunch green onions, chopped (I have used a medium onion before)

Mix well and serve with tortilla chips or Fritos Scoops.

Mexican Rice

This is a recipe my son, Cory, made to eat with our Navajo tacos last night.

1 1/2 t. oil

1/2 small onion, diced

2 c. rice

1 t. ground cumin

1 t. chili powder

14 ounce can diced tomatoes

1 t. salt

2 garlic cloves, minced

2 c. water

1 c. salsa (add more for stronger flavor)

In a large pan, saute onion and garlic in oil. Add rice, then mix in cumin, chili powder, tomatoes, salt, salsa and water. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until rice is cooked, (20-30 minutes) stirring occasionally.