by Success Skills Coach Jim Rohrbach
You may not know that besides my many other talents I make these great recipes from scratch in summer, or anytime I'm in a "south-of-the-border" mood.
Chipotle Salsa
3 - 5 dry chipotle chilis -- best to get a big bag at a Mexican grocery (You can really use any kind of chili you want in this, even fresh ones. I prefer the smoky
chipotle flavor.)
1 28-ounce can of tomatoes -- I like to use Muir Glen Organic Fire Roasted
Whole Tomatoes
1/2 - 1 cup chopped cilantro (I never measure, just guesstimate)
Juice of 1 lime
1 - 2 cloves garlic
1/2 tsp. or so of salt
Soak chilis in a bowl of boiling water for 15 minutes until soft. Discard top stem, cut into pieces, put in food processor. Add the other ingredients, pulverize. Will keep in the fridge for weeks.
Guacamole
2 large ripe avocados, mashed (for serving 4 people)
1 serrano pepper, seeded and chopped fine
1/4 cup red onion, chopped fine (green onions are fine too)
1 clove garlic, crushed (optional, but why not?)
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
Juice of 1/2 lime
1/2 tsp. salt
A bit of ground pepper
A couple dashes of Chipotle Tabasco Sauce
Stir all ingredients together in a bowl. Serve with chips -- my favorites are El Milagro.
A Real Margarita (hope you like it strong ...)
3 parts good tequila (100% agave only!)
1 part triple sec
1 part fresh-squeezed lime juice
1 tsp. agave syrup
Shake over the rocks or put in the blender with ice, serve in salt-rimmed glasses with a wedge of lime.
SALUD!!!
PS -- If ya wanna get a great start in the morning, try this:
Da Coach's Morning Health Shake
Put the following ingredients in a blender, most of which I get at Whole Foods:
10 - 12 ounces Vanilla Almond Milk or Soy Milk -- I prefer the sweetened ones
1 scoop protein powder -- I use Alive Whole Food Energizer but you can use
any brand
1 tablespoon of raw sesame seeds
6 - 10 roasted salted almonds
2 tablespoons chia seeds
1/4 - 1/2 inch of raw ginger, sliced up
2 tablespoons of organic coconut oil -- I use Whole Foods 365 brand
3 kinds of fruit: 1/2 of a banana always, usually 1/4 apple, then whatever is in season: Strawberries, pineapple, blueberries, etc. (In winter, use frozen fruit)
Juice of 1/4 of a fresh lime
Blend it all together, drink it down and feel healthy! (PS -- Feel free to adjust this as you wish.)
Success Skills Coach Jim Rohrbach, "The Personal Fitness Trainer for Your Business," coaches business owners, entrepreneurs and sales professionals on growing their clientele. He has helped hundreds of individuals to achieve their goals since he developed his first coaching program in 1982. To arrange a Free Consultation with Jim, go to www.SuccessSkills.com.
