Tomatillo + Avocado Salsa Fiesta

Any night that involves Mexican food is a successful one in my book. I'm not going to pretend like my repertoire of recipes is anything authentic. No matter what I make it always seems like a reorganization of the same ingredients... Taco? Burrito? Quesadilla? Tortilla. Beans. Cheese. You get the picture. 

So tonight I was excited to mix things up with this salsa recipe. Tomatillos and avocado? Yes, please! I've always been somewhat of a spice wuss and lean towards green salsas. This one is super creamy with that bite you can only get from fresh tomatillos. I adjusted the recipe slightly with less garlic and green chilies instead of jalapenos because, well, that's what we have on hand here in Colorado!

Ingredients 
   1 ripe avocado
   3 tomatillos
   1/2 onion
   2 roasted green chillies 
   3 tablespoons fresh cilantro 
   1 garlic clove
   1 lime
   1 tablespoon agave
   Spice to taste (salt, pepper + cumin) 

Roughly chop all ingredients (husk + wash tomatillo//remove pit of avocado) and add to a food processor or blender. Squeeze juice from 1 lime and add with agave and desired spices. Mix until smooth and creamy.

We've eaten this salsa with chips, on burritos even as a salad dressing with some olive oil added to thin it out a bit. It's downright addicting! It also works great on a super quick Mexican pizza with all the fixins'. Honestly you can't mess this one up (thankfully Mexican food is very forgiving) just pile it on and enjoy! Ole! 

Santa Fe Road-Trip

Historic Santa Fe Foundation //

Earlier this month Charlie and I had a chance to sneak away and enjoy a weekend with family in Santa Fe. Goodness I love that town! Not only is it a perfect meet up spot between CO and AZ but it's also home to the closest Trader Joe's. Ahhh how I love TJ's! I'd absolutely be lying if I said we spent less than 2 hours perusing the aisles. But really, who doesn't love cookie butter? 

The weekend was full of much needed family time, waaay too much Mexican food, walks downtown amongst all that beautiful adobe and an unexpected 3 hour game of Catch Phrase. I had such a great time and can't wait to go back. Until then, I'll be lusting over coral + turquoise and searching for my perfect pair of boots. Oh and how awesome is that cow head? Definitely on my DIY to do list!   

1. ok coral dress // 2. cactus print // 3. turquoise necklace // 4. boot scootin' // 

5. chalcedony ring // 6. pretty cow //

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Hi there! 

I'm Joce. A 20-something, creative gal with a flair for all things sports and a serious weakness for baked goods. I love (chubby) dogs, design, riding bikes, unexpected road-trips and kitchen appliances. I'm always dreaming big and find excitement in trying new things. So here goes, welcome to my blog!