Jennifer’s

I don’t what your meal planning routine is like at your house, but here in the Woolsey household we have a fairly wide pendulum that swings between being very daring and trying a new recipe every night to sticking to the same basic meals week in and week out.¬† Brian and I both love to cook, but after a full day’s work, running errands, coaching for him, etc. sometimes cooking up another exciting meal is beyond us.¬† That doesn’t mean, however, that I am not constantly looking for easy to make meals that are cost efficient and tasty.

When Mom Central contacted me about participating in a blog tour for Rosarita Salsa I jumped on the chance.¬† We love salsa and I figured this would be a chance to try something new in the kitchen.¬† I was sent two of the three new salsas Rosarita’s created: Mild Salsa Mexicana (a mild Mexican salsa) and Medium Salsa Verde (a zesty, green salsa).¬† If you are a fan of spicier varieties of salsas don’t be dissuaded by the terms mild and medium as both my husband and I thought both salsas spicier than the normal mild and medium salsas sold in stores!

The other great thing about Rosarita’s new salsas is that while they are great for dipping they also work really well as a topper in Mexican dishes like tostadas, enchiladas, and tacos.¬† Part of the salsa package I was sent included two recipe suggestions for the salsas I was given to test.¬† One of the recipes was for Enchiladas Verdes (Green Enchiladas) using Rosarita’s Medium Salsa Verde.

Ingredients:

• Cooking spray
• 1 jar Rosarita Medium Salsa Verde, divided
• 3 cups shredded cooked chicken
• 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
• 12 corn tortillas (I substituted four for corn tortillas)
  

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 375,¬† Spray 13 x 9 inch baking dish with cooking spray.¬† Spread 1/4 cup of the salsa over the bottom of dish; set aside.
• Combine chicken, 1/2 cup of the salsa and 1/2 cup of the cheese in a medium bowl; mix well.¬† Set aside.
• Spray both sides of each tortilla with cooking spray.¬† Heat one at a time in skillet over medium-high heat on both sides until slightly puffy and softened.
• Top each tortilla evenly with about 1/4 cup chicken mixture; roll up.¬† Place seam-side down in prepared baking dish.¬† Cover with the remaining salsa; sprinkle with remaining cheese.¬† Cover baking dish with aluminum foil.
• Bake 30 minutes or until cheese melts and sauce is bubbly.

Both Brian and I really liked this recipe and found that it was even tastier when reheated the next day.  The salsa verde added just the right amount of spice and flavor to the chicken and cheese!

The other recipe I was provided with was for Spicy Chicken Tostadas using Rosarita’s Mild Salsa Mexicana.

Ingredients:

• 1 (16 oz) can Rosarita Traditional Refried Beans
• 12 tostada shells, heated according to package directions
• 3 cups shredded cooked chicken
• 4 cups thinly slied iceberg lettuce
• 1 jar Rosarita Mild Salsa Mexicana
• 1 cup crumbled queso fresco cheese
• Fresh avocado, peeled and sliced, optional

Directions:

• Place beans in medium microwave-safe bowl.¬† Cover; microwave on HIGH 3 minutes or until hot.
• Spread each tostada shell evenly with beans.¬† Top each with chicken, lettuce, salsa, and cheese.
• Serve with avocado slices, if desired.

I was pleasantly surprised by this recipe as I am not a fan of refried beans AT ALL!  The flavor of the salsa, chicken, cheese, and avocado blended nicely and did a great job of masking the taste of the beans.  This was a very quick and easy recipe and again, provided tasty leftovers for the next few days.

Overall, I highly recommend Rosarita’s new line of authentic Mexican salsas.¬† At $ 2.99-$3.29 for a 16.75 oz jar they are reasonably priced and do lend themselves very well to dipping and cooking!¬† The only downside to Rosarita’s new salsas is that they are only available in four cities- LA, Dallas, Phoenix, and Denver- at select Walmart and grocery stores.¬† If you live in one of Rosarita’s new markets you should definitely try out these new salsas!

“I wrote this review while participating in a blog campaign by Mom Central on behalf of Rosarita and received a sample to facilitate my candid review. Mom Central sent me a gift card to thank me for taking the time to participate.”

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