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Fresh mango relish with citrus and pepper jelly in serving bowl

Mango Relish

Babbie Guscio
This month’s signature dish comes from Babbie Guscio, who proves that the simplest recipes are often the ones people remember most. Bright, fresh and carrying just the right amount of heat, her mango relish brings instant life to everything it touches, from grilled fish and roasted pork to wraps, sandwiches and summer appetizers.
“I like the mango relish best because it is quick and gives a zip to sandwiches, grilled fish — almost anything,” Guscio says.
That effortless versatility is exactly what makes this recipe a standout. Sweet mango mingles with juicy citrus, crisp green onion and a gentle kick of pepper jelly and cayenne, creating a balance of flavors that feels both refreshing and bold. It comes together in minutes but tastes like something far more special. It’s the kind of recipe guests ask about after one bite and the kind you find yourself making again and again all summer long.

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup hot pepper jelly
  • 2 mangoes
  • 1 navel orange
  • 4 green onions white part only
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • Juice of 1 freshly squeezed lime

Instructions
 

  • Microwave the hot pepper jelly for a few seconds until softened. Peel, pit and chop the mangoes and orange. Finely chop the green onions.
  • Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
  • Chill before serving. Add salt to taste and serve with pork, roasted fish or grilled dishes.
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