Here's another great, summery salsa.

Peach and Blackberry Salsa

Serves 4

This salsa, invented by my wife, Kate, is something you should try only when these fruits are at their peak, which on the west coast of Canada is in August but should be around now in many parts of the continent. Paired with planked chicken, it’s a mind-blower.

4 peaches, peeled and diced, not too small
1 cup|250 mL fresh blackberries,
washed and picked over
1/4 cup|50 mL red onion, diced
1/2 fresh green jalapeño or other hot pepper,
seeded and minced
juice of 2 limes
salt and freshly ground black pepper
In a bowl, combine all the ingredients. Let the salsa stand, covered, in the fridge for about an hour.

So, here goes. I'm in the final stages of putting together my new book, Planking Secrets DELUXE! which is due out next spring. In the coming week or two I'm going to post as many new recipes I can on this blog. Here's the first one. Watch for more.

Quick Cucumber Salsa

Makes about two cups.

Often, the simplest combinations are the best. This one tastes like summer. Try it on grilled fish, spoon it over a cold soup or split it between two bowls as a starter for a summer lunch.

1 cucumber
Juice of 1 lime
1 tsp.|5 mL chopped fresh dill
1 tsp.|5 mL sugar
Kosher salt

Peel the cucumber, cut it lengthwise into quarters, and remove the seeds. Chop into a ¼ inch|6 mm dice. Add the lime juice, dill, sugar and a pinch of salt. Use immediately.