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We are fortunate enough to have a produce delivery service that delivers seasonal, organic and local produce year-round. Our weekly menu is based on whatever items we happen to get that week, which always changes. This inspires a lot of creativity and improvising in our daily meals. While I tend to spend a lot of time in the kitchen, to me it is a relaxing experience and worth the effort. I hope you enjoy the recipes posted which are influenced from a variety of cultures!

Saturday, October 30, 2010

Classic Guacamole

This is a classic dish that makes a great appetizer or snack with some tortilla chips.  We are lucky to be in California where ripe avocados are readily available. Serves 2.
Ingredients:
2 ripe avocados, peeled, pitted and diced
2 Tbsp finely diced onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 green bell pepper, diced (anaheim or jalapeno peppers could be used too)
1/4 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp salt (more to taste)
juice from 1/2 lemon
1/2 medium tomato, diced

Combine all the ingredients except tomatoes.  Mash the ingredients together with the back of a fork until combined, I like to leave the avocados a little chunky.  Add the tomatoes and combine gently with a spoon. Serve freshly made as avocados tend to turn brown fast.  You can slow the oxidation by placing an avocado pit in the middle of the guacamole.  Enjoy!

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