In the United States, summer is equivalent to lounging at the beach, playing under the sun and, of course, throwing as many beach or pool parties as you can during this awesome season. In fact, since students are usually on vacation during this time, they usually spend their days swimming in the pool, playing volleyball with their friends, soaking up as many sun rays as they can at the beach and going to shopping malls not only to shop and have fun but to stay cool while they are indoors.
Over the years, summer has become so hot, especially due to global warming, which is used to describe the increase in temperature in the Earth's atmosphere. Hence, it is easier more than ever to catch sunstroke now. And so, more and more people are seeking ways to beat the heat and yet, still have fun at the same time.
During summer, a lot of people heavily consume refreshing food as well as drinks in the goal of cooling off on this hot weather as they go about their summer activities. Summer staples include ice cream, iced tea, lemonade, watermelon and other cooling food and beverages.
But have you ever considered salsa as a dish that would help you cool down during the hot weather? Have you ever thought of serving salsa in your summer party? You may think otherwise because this particular dish is known more for its spiciness that can cause your body to heat up. In reality, there are numerous salsa recipes that can render a spicy kick to your meal but overall, these make use of ingredients that are invigorating enough to help keep you cool during summer. And best of all, these are readily available in any supermarket or grocery store in your neighborhood.
If you want to try out making salsa at home, then, here is a recipe that you can follow in order to keep you and your friends cool during this hot weather. And better yet, you can serve this when you throw your next summer party.
Salsa:
2 md Granny Smith apples -- Peel/core/chop
1 c Strawberries -- hulled & Sliced
1 Kiwi -- peeled and chopped
1 sm Orange
2 tb Brown sugar
2 tb Apple jelly
Preheat oven to 475. Lightly brush one side of tortillas with water. Combine cinnamon and sugar, sprinkle over tortillas. Cut each tortilla into 8 wedges. Place wedges on a stone or cookie sheet. Bake 5 - 7 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to cooling rack.
While tortillas are baking, zest orange (about 2 tbsp.) and juice orange (about 1/4 cup). Combine prepared fruit, orange zest, orange juice, brown sugar and apple jelly.
Serve fruit salsa with cinnamon chips.
For more great salsa recipes that are sure to cool you down but at the same time, stimulate your body, be sure to visit Homemade-Salsa-Recipes.com today.
Mexican food and salsa lover John Weisenberger has put together a delicious collection of tried and true Homemade Salsa Recipes that will get you started. Check them out at www.Homemade-Salsa-Recipes.com.
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