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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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Warm Cheesy Dip

Ingredients

  • 250 gms philly cream cheese softened
  • 250 gms mozzarella cheese
  • 1/3 cup mayo
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1/2 cup sundried tomato, drained and chopped
  • 1 cup marinated artichoke, drained and chopped
  • 1/2 cup roasted red peppers, drained and chopped

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 180c
  2. Mix cream cheese, mozzarella, mayo & garlic until blended
  3. Spoon into oven proof serving dish and bake for 10 minutes
  4. Pull out of overn and stir artichokes in, and arrange tomatoes and peppers on top.
  5. Bake additional 10 mins
  6. Serve with water crackers or French bread sliced.

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