Yummy Marinade

It's that time again, time to pull out the grill and start cooking outside! One of our favorite things to grill is steaks, and we found the best marinade that not only flavors your steaks amazingly but also tenderizes them. (We have only been able to find this at Reams Grocery store so let me know if you see if anywhere else!)

Anyway try this marinade, it's so good, you'll be sure to enjoy it!

Guacamole Dip

2 jalapeno chiles
2 ripe large avocados
2 tbsp. lime or lemon juice
2 tbsp. finely chopped cilantro
1/2 tsp. salt
dash of pepper
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
2 medium tomatoes (finely chopped 1 1/2 cups)
1 medium onion chopped (1/2 cup)
Tortilla chips (if desired)

1. Remove stems, seeds, and membranes from chiles; chop chiles. Cut avocados length-wise in half; remove pit and peel. Mash avocados.

2. Mix chiles, avocados, and remaining ingredients in glass or plastic bowl.

3. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour to blend flavors. Serve with tortilla chips.

(Thank you to Taffy Micheli for sharing this recipe!)

D's Famous Salsa

2 (14.5 oz. cans) stewed tomatoes
1/2 onion, finely diced
1 tsp. minced garlic
1/2 lime, juiced
1 tsp. salt
1/4 c. canned sliced green chiles, or to taste
3 tbls. chopped fresh cilantro

Place tomatoes, onion, garlic, lime juice, salt, green chiles, and cilantro in a blender or food processor. Blend on low to desired consistency.

(recipe from allrecipes.com, by Denise Smith)