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¡Guacamole Ricco! (delicious)

Guacamole

Makes 1 Standard Size Bowl

Guacamole, a dip made from avocados, is originally from Mexico. The name is derived from two Aztec Nahuatl words - ahuacatl (avocado) and molli (sauce). This recipe has been improved time and time again to perfection! It’s a delicious, fresh and healthy dip or pita bread spread.

Ingredients

2 ripe Avocados
1/3 small Red Onion, minced
¼ teaspoon of Chilli
¼ teaspoon of Garlic
1 teaspoon of Coriander Leaves, finely chopped
1 tablespoon of Lemon Juice
1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt
Sprinkle of ground Black Pepper
3/4 ripe Tomato

Method

No need to pre-chop any ingredients if you have a blender. Simply put all ingredients into the blender and spin! Otherwise, pre-chop as directed in ingredients list and mash thoroughly.

Serve with tortilla chips, crackers, pita bread or nachos.

Top Guacamole Tips:

  • Guacamole can last 4-5 days if you store correctly. Put the avocado seed in the bowl of guacamole, don’t ask why this works – it just does! Then cover with plastic wrap directly on the surface of the guacamole to prevent oxidation (turning brown) as a result of the air reaching it, and keep in the fridge.
  • To extend a limited supply of avocados, add either sour cream or cream (cottage) cheese to your guacamole. Guacamole purists may be horrified, but it’s great!

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Rocket, Peach & Prosciutto Salad

Serves 4

Ingredients

1 packet of Rocket
3 peaches, sliced into 8 slices each
8 thin slices prosciutto, roughly ripped up
100g Parmesan Raggiano (use only a handful of thin slices)

Sauce
3 teaspoons mustard
3 teaspoons sugar
90ml olive oil
1.5 tablespoon of white vinegar
Garlic chives, chopped
Pinch of pepper and sea salt

Method

Combine all sauce ingredients in a small bowl. On large tray or bowl, lay rinsed rocket, prosciutto, peaches and parmesan, and drizzle with sauce. Serve immediately.


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