Perfect Party Dips for Cinco De Mayo

With Cinco de Mayo a few days away ( I know…better late then never) I wanted to share some perfect party dips for Cinco De Mayo. You know me well enough to know that I am all about simple and easy. Truth be told,  I can’t do much more then that in the kitchen anyways. The cooking skills only go so far….but I am trying, and the family is not starving, and that’s good enough for me!

My first perfect party dip is an all time favorite dip around Duke Manor Farm any time of the year…. and if we have chips in the pantry.. My easy salsa dip.

Chances are you already have what you need to whip up this easy dip. If not, here’s what you need:

1 large can of diced tomatoes.  Use Rotel tomatoes if you want extra hot salsa.

5-10 cherry tomatoes

1 medium onion * or onion powder ( 2 tsp)

2- 3 tablespoons of diced jalepenos. The more you use, the hotter your salsa will be.

Chopped fresh cilantro (2-3 tablespoons)

Throw everything into your blender or mixer. I use my Ninja blender for a lot of things around here. I just love my Ninja.  It has amazing power and versatility. If you want chunkier salsa, do not blend. Just chop your ingredients by hand. Whip until everything is blended. Season to taste with a little salt and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to eat.

Here’s what you need for an easy guacamole dip….and I really mean easy.

2-3 avocados. Make sure they are not too soft and ripe.

1 lime

salt and pepper

 tomatoes * optional

Chopped fresh cilantro (2-3 tablespoons)

Peel your avocados and place in a bowl. Mix in your lime juice and salt and pepper. Mash together with a fork. Add your cilantro and tomatoes. I am not a big fan of tomatoes in my guacamole, but my husband loves them. You decide.

Refrigerate until ready to eat or serve immediately. I tend to serve immediately since avocados ripe so quickly. Serve with some tortilla chips or anything crunchy.

 Now sit back and enjoy the perfect party dips for Cinco de Mayo with my perfect margarita.

Cheers!

grateful

for patience at all the right times