Southwest Guac

One of the great things about growing up was having cousins.  I have treasured memories of fun times and adventures with a number of my cousins, and we still get together from time to time.

Than got to spend some time with his cousin Kate in Salem, while on a really fast weekend trip with me to Oregon a few weeks ago.

Katie served her mission in southern Texas.  Now she is a budding chef, specializing in ... yep, Tex-Mex goodies!  Than got a lesson in making avocado dip, while helping Katie fix dinner one night.

 I don't recall Kate's recipe, but it was simple and really tasty!

My spin on GUACAMOLE:  Mash two ripe avocados until creamy, mix with  2 chopped roma tomatoes, about 1 T of fresh lemon or lime juice, 2 T. minced red onion, a clove or two of garlic minced, one more avocado cut into chunks, salt and pepper to taste, a tiny smidgen of cayenne if you like a bit of heat. 

This stuff is addictive, don't say you weren't warned!  Serve with a good brand of corn tortilla chip as dippers.  Or thin with a bit of water, for a superior taco salad dressing.

That strange looking yellow and green contraption?  Oh, that's a lemon/lime squeezer. Mine is used daily.  An amazing tool!