Quick blender salsa

Good. Easy. Convenient. Fairly cheap.

Recipe from: http://www.mountainmamacooks.com/2012/01/quick-and-easy-blender-salsa/

INGREDIENTS

1- 14 oz can diced tomatoes
1- 10 oz can orginal Rotel (I used off brand with no problem)
1/2 small onion, roughly chopped
1 clove garlic, peeled and smashed
1/2-1 jalapeno, seeded or not (depends on how spicy you like it) (I used Serrano, less than half)
1 teaspoon honey (sounds weird, I know, but it works)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin (no cumin, no problem)
small to medium size handful of cilantro, washed
juice of 1 lime
INSTRUCTIONS

Put all the ingredients in the base of a food processor or good blender and pulse to combine for 30 seconds or so until all the ingredients are finely chopped and salsa is desired consistency. Taste for seasoning and adjust to taste. Serve with chips or over tacos

Quick no bake granola bars

I only had large chocolate chips, but still turned out pretty good. Kids and hubby liked them. I cut and wrapped them in plastic wrap.

Recipe from Laurens latest blog:

INGREDIENTS:
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup honey
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 cups quick cooking oats {not rolled oats!}
1 cup crispy rice cereal
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips
DIRECTIONS:
In a large bowl, stir oats and rice cereal together. Set aside. In a small pot, melt butter, honey and brown sugar together over medium high heat until it comes to a bubble. Reduce the heat and cook 2 minutes. Pour in vanilla and stir. Pour over dry ingredients and mix well to moisten all ingredients. Pour into lightly greased pan. (fit perfectly in square glass pan)