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Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Let's get our SALSA on...

Does any body in this whole world love 
SALSA or PICO DE GALLO
as much as moi ?
and BLUE CORN CHIPS.....
YUMMM
This amazing SALSA recipe belongs to
BETH at Food Is Art
and you can go HERE for her great instructions on making the BEST salsa.
If you like this kind of food,
I PROMISE you won't be sorry you tried this one.
Out here in WEST TEXAS,
we call this generous chunks
PICO DE GALLO
OOO......and for dessert....
Ever tried a
MARGARITA CAKE ?
My daughter made this one and may I just say.....
OOO HONEY !!
♥♥♥
MARGARITA CAKE
1  BOX LEMON CAKE MIX
1 (3/4 oz) Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix
4 eggs
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2/3 cup water
1/4 cup lime juice
1/4 cup tequila
2 Tbs. triple sec liqueur
GLAZE
1 CUP Powdered Sugar
1 TBS. tequila
2 TBS. triple sec liqueur
2 TBS. lime juice
♥♥♥
 350 oven
Grease 10 inch Bundt pan
Mix all cake ingredients together and beat for about 2 minutes.
Pour into pan and bake about 35 minutes, depending on your oven.
Just check it and if a toothpick comes out clean,
that baby is ready to take out of the oven.

Mix the GLAZE ingredients together until smooth..
Pour over cake when cake has cooled.

This is a really good cake but be sure not to cook it too long or it will be dry.
Stacy poked holes in the cake with a fork before adding her glaze and it was
DELICIOUS.
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Hope your day is wonderful...
xoxo bj
A GREAT COMBINATION !
Happy Day!

40 comments:

Anonymous said...

Amazing picures!
I love salsa, especially in the summer ... with roast meat:)

Have a nice day,kisses:)

Anonymous said...

Great pictures!! I love salsa but not hot... I love the mild 'cause I love the flavors!!
Have A Great Day!!
Marilyn

Barbara F. said...

What a delicious post! And I was trying to skip lunch today, or maybe just a protein shake, but I want chips and salsa and a margarita! xo,

Auntie sezzzzzz... said...

I'm not much into salsa. But that cake looks delishhhhhhhhhhhhh...

Guess it's another version of the Whiskey Cake. Which I have made.

Even make one with a Gluten Free Cake Mix and we both enjoyed it!!!! But hey, anything with Jack (Daniels) in it, has to be good. ,-)

Actually, I have never had a Margarita! Imagine that! :-)

~♥~

Rita said...

We love salsa and anything that goes with it. What a grat easy cake to prepare; I have never had it but now it is on my Must try list. Great post Bj.
Rita

Linda said...

I just had On the Border chips and salsa!! That cake looks like something I really will try! Thanks for sharing the recipe.

Blondie's Journal said...

I LOVE salsa and my daughter makes a mean one. I love to use leftovers warm to top pork and chicken. The cook looks marvelous as well...have to try that for a summertime treat!

XO,
Jane

weissbunt said...

That is so funny ;-). I just wrote a Fajita post this morning to publish in the next few days ;-). I used ready made salsa, but I'll link up to your wonderful recipe if I may - again ;-). Wonder if we'll get a "Hattric" (3 parallel posts) ;-). Have a wonderful day - maks :-)

Kathleen Grace said...

Mmmm, I love chips and salsa, and that Margarita cake looks so good!

Diann @ The Thrifty Groove said...

Your pictures are mouth watering BJ! I LOVE Pico de Gallo! that is one of my mostest favorite things about summr tomatoes! I can make as much of it as I want!! I am going to make that cake for our next get together. It looks fabulous!

Julie Harward said...

I am crazy about a good salsa too and I love those nutty chips too..the cake looks yum! :D

Theresa said...

If I lived near you, I would be there EVERY time you put food on the table! That cake sounds yummy! We also eat salso with just about everything!

Enjoy your day dear BJ, what time should I be there for dinner? hehe

HUGS!

Lynn said...

Love me some salsa! This sounds like a nice easy recipe and I always have Rotel on hand! The cake sounds great too:@)

Honey at 2805 said...

This is all making me quite hungry! Love the pico - it's always my favorite! I have tried variations of the cake, but this one is a must, especially for a Texan!

Marigene said...

I love pico de gallo...your pictures are making me drool all over the keyboard!

Eileen said...

Oh, yum! I absolutely love salsa and chips. My sweetie's mom makes salsa that is out of this world ~ you can't stop eating it even though it's burning because it tastes so good. :)

Pondside said...

It is SO bad of you to have us all drooling over our keyboards. I will definitely be making that cake this summer - I've never seen a recipe quite like it.

PAINTORDIG.blogspot.com said...

Oh yum, I think I have some Hispanic somewhere in my past-I could eat Mexican food every day! I love fresh salsa. That cake sounds delicious!

Jenn said...

I was over at Brambleberry and enjoyed my visit there and thought, I need some more cheer so I came by here. Some wonderful bowls and you're getting better and better at your photos and all. The cake sounds yummmmmmmy. Take care, Love, Jenn

Youaretalkingtoomuch.com said...

This cake looks soooooo stinking good! I am definitely trying it! Love Me
www.youaretalkingtoomuch.com

dana said...

What great food ideas!!! Oh, and I love the table you are going to paint...I can hardly wait to see the finished product!

We've had a terrible stormy day.....spent part of it in the basement while sirens were going off. We got lucky and didn't have any tornados on the ground, but sadly a nearby town did...fortunately, no one was seriously hurt.

L, Dana

Love Of Quilts said...

It all looks good enjoy. Trish

Wsprsweetly Of Cottages said...

Not only does everything look delicious, but those polky dotted dishes are just adorable!
I do love salsa!! Yes indeed!

The French Hutch said...

bj, I do, one of my favorites....salsa and chips. I have this anytime guest are hanging out here. I am going to try your recipe for the Margarita Cake, sounds great.
Your photos are great bj, your eye is great behind the camera. The colors and food shots are right on.....
Great time to share, perfect for Memorial Day Weekend.

~Emily
The French Hutch

Donnie said...

Salsa and cake...all good!...lol....Have a wonderful day.

Anonymous said...

OH, yum. I love salsa!! You've created some great water watering snaps too! Love your touch with the map! You're too much, BJness!
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)

Anonymous said...

OH, yum. I love salsa!! You've created some great water watering snaps too! Love your touch with the map! You're too much, BJness!
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)

Katie @ This Chick Cooks said...

That margarite cake looks just perfect for a cookout. I want to stop by and see the recipe for the salsa. I hope you'll come over and show off your salsa and cake at These Chicks Cooked Recipe Spotlight. Have a blessed day :)
Katie

Marguerite said...

Love Pico de Gallo and yours looks fab! And omg, that Margarita Cake looks heavenly and is going on my Memorial Day cook-out table! Thanks for the great recipes!

Sarah said...

Looks yummy, BJ. ~ Sarah

Babs said...

BJ, If I weren't drooling at the thought of salsa, I certainly was by the end of the post with that divine sounding Margarita cake.Oh, my gosh.. gotta try both of those recipes.
Have a great weekend and thanks for the new recipes.
Babs

Tina said...

Hi BJ! Thank you for stopping by my blog! I love those muffins too. They seem to turn out much better if I make them mini. Plus when I say I've eaten 3 muffins, I don't feel so guilty!
Love this recipe for Margarita Cake! I can't wait to try it!

Olga said...

This salsa looks so yummy! and your bowls are adorable ;) Thanks for sharing. Visiting from Full Plate.

Miranda | Mangoes and Chutney said...

Homemade salsa is the best. Yours looks so fresh and great, because I love it chunky. Margarita cake? Yes please! Would love for you to share this at Fat Camp Friday this weekend. One recipe is picked every Monday and featured on my front page all week! http://tiny.cc/FatCampFriday29

Kathleen said...

Not a salsa gal, but the cake looks wonderful!

Miz Helen said...

Hi BJ,
Of course we love salsa here and that recipe is great along with your presentation makes a great beginning for a party. Girl that Margarite cake your daughter made will talk to you it looks so good. We will be having that one real soon. Thanks for sharing with Full Plate Thursday and come back soon!

Amy said...

Wow, your margarita cake looks so delicious. Made me want to reach into my computer screen to grab a piece! :P Love the vibrant colors of the salsa too! Thanks for sharing.

BTW, I'm hosting a Giveaway on my blog and here's the link: http://utry.it/2011/05/hong-kong-macau-and-australia-trippart.html

Please stop by to enter for a chance to win. Have a wonderful day.

Amy
http://utry.it

Katie @ This Chick Cooks said...

Thanks for stopping in to show off your margarita cake and salsa at These Chicks Cook. I really want a piece of that cake! Hope you can come back by and share another recipe Wednesday. Enjoy your weekend :)
Katie

janis said...

I like salsa & chips but don't love. However I do love San pellegrino! Also the Margarita Cake is calling my name! cant wait to try! Thank you so much for sharing :)

Sherry @ No Minimalist Here said...

Hi BJ! I don't know which one I would go for first..salsa or cake. They both look delicious. Thanks for sharing the recipe at my party. Have a wonderful Memorial Day.
xo,
Sherry