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April 1, 2013

The World’s Best Black Bean and Corn Salsa

The world's best and easiest black bean and corn salsa from At The Picket Fence

I became known far and wide for my Black Bean and Corn Salsa recipe.  From Missouri to Seattle to Kentucky I had carted this special recipe to each new home and served it with pride.

Pride because I KNEW whenever I made it, my salsa would be consumed in about 5 seconds flat. no lie.

They would start out dipping a chip into my salsa full of beans and corn and fresh cilantro with a hint of lime, and then in would go another chip. and another chip…and soon…

…the questions would start, as I knew they would. “Wow! This is so amazing!” They would mumble between bites. “Would you share the recipe?”

I would hem and haw around and mumble something about, “well you know…family secrets and special ingredients…”

The World's Best and Easiest Black Bean and Corn Salsa from At The Picket Fence

Because here’s the crux of the matter, the nitty-gritty of my world famous, best ever salsa…I was ashamed.  Yes ashamed.

Ashamed because I knew the truth behind my very special Black Bean and Corn Salsa.  A secret that I am confessing here and now…but only to you.

My gourmet salsa revolves around a jar. yes a jar. a jar of store bought.. salsa.

And since I’m here now spilling my deepest, darkest culinary secrets to you…I might as well give you the recipe.

So now you can bring this amazing  salsa to all of your gatherings and then you can have everyone inhale it and say…

“Wow! This is the best salsa ever…what’s your secret?!”

The world's best and easiest black bean and corn salsa from At The Picket Fence

…and I promise I won’t breathe a word.

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The World’s Best Black Bean and Corn Salsa~At The Picket Fence

The World’s Best Black Bean and Corn Salsa~At The Picket Fence

A simple and easy black bean and corn salsa that will have everyone thinking it's homemade! This recipe is copyrighted by At The Picket Fence and may not be reproduced without permission.

Ingredients

  • 1-Jar of Black Bean and Corn Salsa of choice
  • 1-Can Black Beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1-Can White Corn, drained
  • 1- 1 1/2 Cup(s) Cilantro, coarsely chopped
  • 2-Tablespoons Lime Juice
  • 1-Tablespoon Cumin
  • 1-Teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • Pinch of Salt

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients and mix well. Recipe can easily be doubled and tripled and can be made the night before.
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The world's best and easiest black bean and corn salsa from At The Picket Fence

For more great recipes visit our recipe page here At The Picket Fence and for another great salsa recipe try Wanna Bite’s Mango Salsa!

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  1. Linda @ it all started with paint says

    April 1, 2013 at 7:36 AM

    Love the secret ingredient! I’m pinning and will be making this copyrighted recipe this summer to wow my friends and family!

    🙂 Linda

    Reply
    • baileywife says

      April 1, 2013 at 2:44 PM

      This would’ve been fun to eat in that pit/lounge at the hotel a few weeks ago…thanks Heather for thinking of us!;) But glad your”sharing” with us now! I will definitely be making this!
      ~ Kim

      Reply
  2. Leslie says

    April 1, 2013 at 7:54 AM

    This is something I would love to eat! We’re huge salsa fans! I’m pinning this recipe.
    Blessings,
    Leslie

    Reply
  3. Kimberly @ A Night Owl says

    April 1, 2013 at 10:17 AM

    This sounds amazing Heather! I’m a big fan of Mexican food and fresh salsa! Definitely adding this to our “to make” list! xo, Kimberly

    Reply
  4. Angelina says

    April 1, 2013 at 12:24 PM

    Okay I have to be honest here.. I am not a HUGE black bean fan, but these pictures SERIOUSLY got me in line fighting with everyone else to get a big DIP of this.. PINNING!!
    xo
    Angelina

    Reply
  5. Michelle Paige says

    April 1, 2013 at 1:35 PM

    This looks amazing! Wow! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  6. Jane @ Cottage at the Crossroads says

    April 1, 2013 at 2:13 PM

    I’m going to grow cilantro just so I can make this! Looks so yummy and thanks for sharing your…secret!

    Reply
  7. Randi - Dukes and Duchesses says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:40 PM

    My very favorite kind of secret … an awesome recipe that has such a simple start! I can’t wait to try it!

    Reply
  8. Shirley@Housepitality Designs says

    April 1, 2013 at 5:50 PM

    My kind of recipe Heather…easy and delicious!!….Looks fantastic!!!

    Reply
  9. Bonnie @ Uncommon says

    April 1, 2013 at 6:23 PM

    Now this look absolutely amazing! Can totally see our family having this out on the porch as the evenings get warmer!! Thanks for the recipe Heather! 😉

    Reply
  10. LAURA S says

    April 1, 2013 at 7:04 PM

    You don’t know how happy I am right now! I too make this and just like you start out with the “Jar”. I add all the other stuff that makes it better. I thought I was cheatin’!! Good to know that I am not alone anymore. In my oppinion, you should Not substitute yellow corn for the white and definately add the cumin and cilantro! I love this dip and it is a great snack or a meal in its self. Thank you for sharing 🙂

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  11. Debbie says

    April 2, 2013 at 2:42 AM

    I love it when that happens and a simple recipe gets rave reviews. I’m pinning this one.

    Reply
  12. Heidi @ Decor & More says

    April 2, 2013 at 3:38 AM

    Well, now I have a craving, so I’ll be picking up some ingredients on my way home from work today! ;-D
    This reminds me of what we call Texas Caviar, but it’s a little simpler — me likey!!
    xo Heidi

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  13. Peggy says

    April 2, 2013 at 10:32 AM

    Your secret is safe with me! This sounds so good =)

    Reply
  14. jessica @fourgenerationsoneroof says

    April 2, 2013 at 7:47 PM

    hello yumminess! Pinned to the diy food festival

    Reply
  15. Tiffany | offbeat + inspired says

    April 4, 2013 at 9:51 PM

    HAHA!!! I laughed so hard when you said it came from a jar! AMAZING! I’m definitely going to make this!! 😀

    Reply
  16. Irene Brown says

    April 7, 2013 at 7:13 PM

    Sounds so good! Will really have to try this! Thank you for sharing your “secret”! Love it!

    Reply
  17. Mary@athomeonthebay says

    April 8, 2013 at 8:15 AM

    That looks so good, and I love that it’s simple too! !

    Reply
  18. Deb Reilley says

    September 4, 2014 at 9:05 AM

    I just recently found this recipe and I have to try it! I have all The ingredients but I have a problem. The recipe on the picture calls for lemons and the recipe in the text calls for limes. What do I use?

    Reply

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Yes, I want to have a home that I enjoy. Yes, I love pretty things. But something really amazing happened when I finally released it all. When I decided to not give into the pressure and panic I would feel when I would scroll through my Instagram feed. When I just laid it all down and said…enough. There was this incredible irony in it. Because, the less time I took to decorate my home for each season, the more I found myself loving the results. I think that all along I had just been getting in my own way. It’s really taken a lot of time and prayer for me to finally be at a place where even though I still struggle with insecurities and I still have doubts from time to time, I’m becoming increasingly more confident in who God created me to be. And, just like my home, I’m finding that as I relax into myself, letting go of the comparisons and the pressure, the more I can actually lean into the calling He has placed on my life. 🍂

Leave a comment if you can relate! 

#wearethehomemakers #homemaking
“As the alluring song of September begins to whi “As the alluring song of September begins to whisper in my ear, my passionate spirit yearns for the splendor of its promise.” (Peggy Toney Horton)

Happy September dear friends! While I’m not quite ready to let go of summer and I plan to make the most out of the lingering, warm days, I’ll admit to starting to think about my fall decor this year. And one way to get inspired is to take a look back at previous years. Here’s just a glimpse at some of the ways I’ve welcomed Autumn to my home! 🍂

#september #falldecorating #falldecor #falldecoratingideas #wearethehomemakers
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Shrimp Rolls 🍤

Ingredients
1-2 lbs of shrimp that is peeled, deveined and tail off (If using frozen make sure it’s thawed completely)
1/3 cup mayonnaise 
1/2 of a lemon
2 Tbsps chopped scallions
1 Tbsp chopped dill
1 Tbsp chopped Italian parsley
1 Tsp of Old Bay seasoning (more if you like!)
pinch of sea salt and pinch of black pepper
Hoagie Rolls
Softened butter

Directions: Gently pat the shrimp with a paper towel to remove any excess moisture. Roughly chop the shrimp and place in a bowl. Add mayonnaise, squeeze half of lemon and stir to combine before adding in the scallions, dill and parsley. Stir to combine and then add the additional seasonings. Spread butter on hoagie rolls and toast in the oven until lightly browned. Pile on the shrimp mixture and enjoy! 

#shrimproll #foodie #weeknightdinner #easydinner #seafoodlover
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I think about how often we try to do right by people, to be respectful and courteous. To be thoughtful and considerate. And it’s not reciprocated. How its starting to seem more and more like people have just given up on those seemingly small niceties. And my soul just feels heavy. Because I feel like so much of what used to be common courtesy is not so common anymore. Drivers on the roads are angrier and more reckless than ever before. Red lights being run are an everyday occurrence around town. On our recent family vacation, I heard more people using the F word out in public than ever before even while around children. Where are manners? Where is kindness? I'm finding myself being surprised when someone is thoughtful because it seems like a rarity. And that's just all on a micro, local level. Don't even get me started on the insanity in our world/culture. After I returned from grocery shopping (which can also be soul crushing), I found myself desperate for a reminder of the truth. 

*Part 2 continued in the comments.*
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As I water others, I’m watered too because it brings such joy to care for those around me. But it can also make me see more clearly the areas in which I’m lacking and be a very humbling reminder of how much I still need to grow and learn.

Proverbs 11:25 says, “Whoever brings blessing will be enriched and one who waters will himself be watered.”

Have you done any ‘watering’ of others this week? How has it blessed and ‘watered’ you in return?
“Mom, this is one of my favorite meals that you “Mom, this is one of my favorite meals that you make.” Statements like this from my kids fill me with so much joy and such a sense of assurance that my role as the maker of this home is one that makes an impact on them in both big and small ways. It’s not just sheet pan shrimp boil. 

It’s nourishment
It’s time together around the table
It’s laughing as we try to get the butter sauce out of the pan
It’s a memory
It’s an imprint on their lives 

The ordinary act of making a meal becomes EXTRAordinary. And I try to keep that in mind as I do this task day in and day out, year after year. 

***

Ingredients: 
1 pound baby red or yellow potatoes
Green beans or corn (4 ears cut in half) whichever you prefer
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
1/2 tsp coarse sea salt and pinch of black pepper 
1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 (12.8-ounce) package smoked andouille sausage, thinly sliced
Crusty bread for dipping 

Directions:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly oil a baking sheet or coat with nonstick spray. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook potatoes until just tender, about 10 minutes. Put potatoes, shrimp, sausage and green beans or corn on baking sheet. Pour butter over top. Sprinkle with old bay seasoning and salt and pepper. Mix well to combine. Bake for about 12 minutes or until shrimp is pink. 

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2 jiggers of gin (you could also use vodka) 
*you should do a jig when using a jigger 😉*
Crushed ice 
Grapefruit tonic 
Squirt of lime 
Sprig of mint 

Easy and so refreshing!! ☀️

#cocktails #summercocktails
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I hope you’re having a wonderful August so far dear friends!
Variations of this recipe are on repeat at our hou Variations of this recipe are on repeat at our house all summer long. We’re big on the ‘build your own’ method of making dinner especially on very hot days. Simplicity for the win! 
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The same can be said of rhythms in our lives and in our homes. When everything else feels out of control, rhythms and patterns provide us with stability and something that we can rely upon to give us a sense of security in a very insecure world. But, too often, we associate the rhythmic things we do in our lives as merely tasks to be gotten through rather than gifts which provide much-needed balance.

Whether it’s making the coffee every night before we go to bed or doing my devotional in the morning before the rest of the house wakes up or watering my garden, these simple tasks provide a rhythm to my day that is truly grounding. 

What’s something that you do that you would classify as a rhythm or pattern in your week?
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