Mango Salsa

Sometimes you just crave something refreshing and light.  I love this salsa with tortilla chips for a quick snack or accompanied with a nice spinach omelet in the morning.

Ingredients

• 1 ripe mango, peeled, pitted, and diced (about 1 cup)
• 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 Jalapeño chile, minced
• 1 small cucumber, peeled and diced (about 1 cup)
• 3 Tbsp fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
• 3 Tbsp fresh lime juice
• 1 medium avocado, diced
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Combine all of the ingredients in a bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper. If the salsa ends up being a little too hot or acidic for your taste, you can temper it by adding some diced avocado.

Spinach Parmesan Potatoes

I've been on a bit of a veggie kick lately.  My mom decided to buy me a whole 10 pound bag of russets, so I've been eating a lot of potatoes (thanks, Mom).  But that's a good thing.  They're super tasty and versatile and gets me full really fast because of the starch.  Found this recipe on MyRecipes.com and its fabulous.  And you probably have most of the ingredients already in your fridge!

Ingredients 

• 2 large baking potatoes (12 ounces each)
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan
• 2 TB cup finely chopped green onion
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup baby spinach, julienned
• 2 TB butter

Directions 
1) Preheat oven to 400°.
2) Pierce potatoes with a fork, and bake at 400° for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until tender. Cool.
3) Cut each potato in half lengthwise; scoop out pulp, leaving a 1/4-inch-thick shell.
4) Mash pulp with a potato masher. Combine milk and cheese in a large bowl, and stir with a whisk. Add potato pulp, butter, onion, salt, pepper, and spinach; stir well. Spoon potato mixture into shells; sprinkle each half with more cheese if desired.
5) Place stuffed potatoes on a baking sheet; bake at 400° for 15 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Garnish with green onions, if desired.

Chocolate Drizzle Popcorn

I've been plagued with a major sweet tooth. 

The other day I had finished dinner and was desperately searching for something to tame this sweet beast in my belly.  Cake?  No.  Cookies?  No.  Ice cream?  No.  What to do?

Luckily, my boyfriend's mom had given me a box of microwave popcorn (because its a healthy snack ;) 
I see that I have some chocolate chips and white chocolate in my cabinet.  Voila!  Problem solved!

Chocolate Drizzle Popcorn

Ingredients
1 pack of microwave popcorn (butter is ok, to get a sweet salty kick)
1 cup of chocolate chips
1/2 cup of white chocolate chips

Directions
1) Microwave popcorn according to instructions.  Be sure not to burn any.  Once popped, spread on a baking sheet layered with parchment paper.  Let cool.
2) Melt chocolate in microwave or double boiler, whichever is easier or more comfortable for you.  Once melted, drizzle over popcorn evenly.
3)  Let cool and eat!