Best Salsa Recipes

They might look like little grains of rice, but these small white ovals are actually ant eggs — or, more accurately, ant larvae. And you don’t need to go very far to get them either (I’m sure you’re very relieved at this fact), as this has been a popular ingredient in Mexican dishes for thousands of years. Also called “insect caviar” or escamol when south of the border, this dish has a slightly nutty and buttery flavor (especially when cooked in butter), and can become crunchy when fried. The escamoles are then eaten by themselves, or added to tacos, omelettes, or salsa (also called "Mexican caviar") like this.This recipe is courtesy of Mexican Authentic Recipes.

I've been evolving this recipe for years - first it got very complicated but recently I've learned to love a more simple (read easier to prepare) salsa.

If salsa is never spicy enough for you, try adding some hot habaneros like executive chef Yvan Mucharraz of Capella Pedregal and then cool down with a chilly margarita. Click Here to See More Salsa Recipes

For a refreshing dip, try this recipe. It's a great fruity appetizer to serve at your next party. 

Truthfully, this recipe was created out of a desire to use bacon in a salsa. The first thing that came to mind? Don't ask why, but it was Cobb salad. Dropping the traditional cheese and hard-boiled egg, this fresh, chunky salsa is great with chips or over grilled chicken.