Webisode: After Work Snack

Today's webisode is inspired by a snack Alex prepared upon returning from our honeymoon in Mexico. Let me know what you think! Also, do you have any favorite travel-inspired snacks? I would love to know.

Full recipes after the jump.

Baked Tortilla Chips

Serves 2

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How delicious are tortilla chips? ¡Muy Sabrosas! But the standard fried version is not the healthiest food in the world. My husband Alex baked them on a whim and we loved the results - crunchy, flavorful and essentially guilt free. 

6 corn tortillas

2 tablespoons grapeseed oil

pinch of sea salt

pinch of smoked paprika 

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Cut tortillas into fourths and spread on a baking sheet. Brush the tortilla segments with oil and sprinkle with salt and smoked paprika. 

Bake for at least 8 - 12 minutes or until golden.

Let cool on the baking sheet for around ten minutes (this is where they really crisp up). Serve with homemade guacamole! 

*download a printable version HERE

Guacamole 

Serves 2

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This is a bit of a blend of guacamole and salsa. I am one of those people who doesn’t love (read: abhors) cilantro, but if you like it, go ahead and include it. 

2 ripe avocados

1 fresh tomato, roughly chopped

2 scallions, chopped

1 jalapeno, seeds and veins removed and small diced 

2 limes

pinch of sea salt

pinch of freshly ground pepper

Scoop out the flesh of the avocados and mash with a fork. Add the tomatoes, scallions, jalapenos, lime juice, salt and pepper. Stir and taste for seasonings. Serve with homemade tortilla chips! 

*download a printable version HERE

Farmers’ Market Margaritas

Serves 2

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You can make this classic margarita with nearly any fruit that is in season. Feel free to experiment with this recipe  - I’ve tried strawberry, watermelon and even figs. I have a very plentiful grapefruit tree in my backyard so that’s what we used here.  Using good quality tequila is key - I like Patron Silver for this recipe. 

1/2 grapefruit

1 ounce agave

2 ounces lime juice (2 limes)

4 ounces good quality silver tequila 

1 cup of ice 

Muddle four bite-size pieces of grapefruit, the agave and the juice of two limes in a cocktail shaker. Add tequila and ice and shake until mixed and icy cold. Strain into glasses and garnish with grapefruit segments. 

*download a printable version HERE