Rosie Makes A Different Salsa - Avocado/Pomegranate.

In anticipation of the little Hawthornes coming home for Thanksgiving, I am preparing some snacks and appetizers for them.

My ingredients: tortillas cut into triangles melted butter salt hot cayenne pepper cumin hot paprika onion powder granulated garlic

Mix spices in butter to taste and brush on tortillas. Bake in a 300 degree oven for about 30 minutes until nice and crunchy.

Here are the ingredients for my avocado/pomegranate salsa: Avocado Pomegranate Red onion Green onion Honey Lime juice Jalapeno Orange Salt

Sweet, tart, gem-like pomegranate arils, bursting with flavor.

I juiced two limes, after nuking in the microwave for about 25 seconds, so they'd release their juices a little better.

Coarse chop the avocado and toss in the lime juice.

Chop the green and red onions.

Mince the jalapeno.

Drizzle about a tablespoon honey over the mix.

Add in the pomegranate arils.

Finally, fine-chop the orange and add to the mix.

Serve with spicy, seasoned tortilla toasts.

I love the smooth texture of avocados. (Although avocados don't love me, so I'll have to limit myself to just a few bites, unfortunately.) This was a very good appetizer. The tartness of the pomegranate played well with the sweetness of the honey and oranges and there was just enough jalapeno to give it a nice little bite. I think the little Hawthornes will like it. I may even add some cilantro. I think that would give it a nice nuance of flavor.