I’ve got a case of ripe mangoes that came cheap and I’m trying to figure out how to use them while they are still in good shape. Here’s what we’ve done to conquer mango-overload so far:

• Slice and eat them straight from the case or ‘fridge–so juicy and delicious!
• Share some with a friend who helped me out in a pinch
• Made a black bean, brown rice, and mango salad

Tomorrow I plan to keep the mango supply dwindling by making a steak, mango and avocado salad for dinner, and I’ll probably serve diced mangoes to the kids before soccer practice or make a mango banana smoothie.

If you love mangoes, will you share your favorite way to enjoy them? Please hurry!

By the way, in celebration of mango month in June, the National Mango Board is having a cooking contest for kids ages 8 – 14 who want to create their own recipe incorporating healthy and delicious mangoes. For more information, check out their site www.mango.org/risingstar.