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Homemade Toum Garlic Dip (Large Batch)

I am a huge garlic fan. When I first discovered “Toom” (brand name) at our local Kauai Costco about three years ago, it became an instant kitchen staple. Creamy, sharp, and unapologetically bold, it found its way onto everything from grilled chicken to roasted vegetables. Island life, however, comes with supply chain surprises. Toom wasContinue reading “Homemade Toum Garlic Dip (Large Batch) “

Dried Chili Salsa

Ingredients 6 oz dried Guajillo Chili 6 oz dried Padilla Chili 2 Tbsp of dried chili Pequins (if you like spicy, if not, then omit) 2 HEADS of garlic peeled 1 sweet yellow onion peeled 2-3 Tbsp sea salt 4-5 limes juiced 1 Tbsp dried Cumin 1 bunch (2 cups) fresh Cilantro 1 Tbsp vegetableContinue reading “Dried Chili Salsa”

Here is a quick and easy way to peel a lot of garlic at once!!

I love to make chili 🌶 salsas! I feel like it takes me back to my Latin American and Indigenous American roots. But with my mass batches of salsa comes a lot of garlic peeling. 😳 Like several heads of garlic at once. I wouldn’t say it’s one of my favorite jobs, but someone hasContinue reading “Here is a quick and easy way to peel a lot of garlic at once!!”