KARA HANES

I live and work in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and I love photographing weddings across West Michigan, Detroit, and Chicago. My couples value genuine connection, joyful moments, and timeless storytelling through photography.

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Pico De Gallo Recipe

Today we’re sharing a summer favorite. This recipe is brought to you by my father-in-law John. His tip is to chop everything into tiny little pieces and to let the ingredients sit a couple hours or over night for best flavor.

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Ingredients:

8 Roma tomatoes, diced

1 Vidalia onion, minced

2 green onions, chopped

1 tbsp of fresh cilantro, chopped

1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced

Juice from 1 lime

1 clove of garlic, minced

Salt and pepper to taste

Tortilla chips

Directions:

​1. Prepare and mix all ingredients except tortilla chips.

2. Let marinate for a few hours.

3. Serve with tortilla chips.

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