Guacamole

Fresh, yummy, eat-the-whole-bowl-full, guacamole. Try both mashed and diced avocados for different effects.

Guacamole

2 avocados, mashed or diced (leave pit in bowl if not eating right away or storing some in the fridge for later)

1/2 medium onion, finely diced

1 tomato, diced

1/2 cucumber (sounds strange, but we like it)

1/2 red pepper (I always try to add in more veggies if I have them)

1/2 Sonora Pepper, diced, or Anaheim Pepper or canned green chilies or  1 tsp Chili Powder

Fresh Cilantro, chopped (optional... can also use oregano for a different flavor)

Lime Juice - about 1/4 of a lime squeezed or 1/2 tsp lemon juice

1 tsp minced Garlic

1/2 tsp Kosher Salt, to taste

     1. Mash or dice, then mix together... avocados, onion, tomato, cucumber, red pepper, sonora pepper, cilantro, lime juice, garlic, and salt.

     2. Eat! (Let sit for 10-20 minutes to let the flavors soak in together... you can make while cooking dinner or earlier in the afternoon)

Mexi Dish

Yummy Chili, or use the seasoning combination for tacos, enchiladas, or fajitas. James and I don't like things really hot, so feel free to add additional Chili Powder or actual hot peppers to increase the kick!

Mexi Dish

1 lb ground turkey or beef

1 medium onion, diced

1 green bell pepper, diced

1 red bell pepper, diced

--sometimes I add other veggies if I have them or I'll use frozen veggies (I've even used canned green beans or corn too)

1 large can crushed tomatoes (use only diced tomatoes when you want less sauce and more chunkiness!)

1 large can diced tomatoes (Furmano's has a yummy cilantro and lime diced canned tomato)

Seasonings:

2 tsp Chili Powder

1 Tb Cumin

1 tsp Mustard Powder

1 Tb Oregano

1 tsp Garlic

1/2 tsp Salt

Fresh Cilantro (optional)

Lime Juice - about 1/4 of a lime squeezed or 1/2 tsp lemon juice

Additional items for toppings:

8 oz cheese, shredded (we like sharp cheddar or monterey jack)

1 tsp sour cream per person

freshly made guacamole

fresh chopped veggies: lettuce, tomatoes, onions, cucumbers

open a can of salsa if you'd rather not make your own!

     1. Brown meat, add diced veggies, cooking until tender

     2. Add tomatoes and seasonings, letting them boil, then simmer for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally

     3. Eat with rice, tortilla chips, over tacos, in corn tortillas, etc.

     4. Top with cheese, sour cream, guacamole, and fresh chopped veggies like lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and cucumbers