Guacamole

I have tried many Guacamole recipes over the years and this is best one I have ever made. It is a Rotell recipe, modified of course, but don't gasp in shock and horror. Every other recipe that had fresh tomato and fresh jalapenos were off taste wise. I could never take a fully fresh guacamole recipe and make it work, but this one is a hit every single time I make it.

Guacamole 3 lrg ripe Avacados, or 4 small 1 can Rotell, drained ¼ sm Onion, finely diced 1 t Lemon Juice ½ t Garlic Powder ½ t Cayenne ¼ t Pepper 1 t Salt This recipe is ALL about season to taste. The lemon juice and all the seasonings are suggestions. Taste the guacamole with a chip then start to add extra salt or lemon juice, etc. Open the rotell (or generic version of it) and put in a colander and let sit and drain while getting the rest of the ingredients ready. Chop up the onion in a fine dice and add to a bowl (I mix this up in the container I am going to refrigerate it in). Slice each avocado in half and carefully use the knife to cut into the pit, twist and remove. Use a large spoon to remove the avocado flesh from the peel. Save a pit to put in the finished Guacamole to slow blackening/rotting. Once all the avocado is in the bowl use a fork to roughly mash the avocado. Add the lemon juice to the avocados, and then use the large spoon to stir the avocado and the onion mixture together. Use a large spoon to press down on the rotell mixture in the colander to remove any extra liquids. Then place on a cutting board and chop well. Add to the avocado mixture and stir well. Add the garlic powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Stir really well. Taste test by scooping some of the guacamole onto a chip. Taste and if bland add salt, if needing a zing add lemon juice, if not hot enough add cayenne. Just season to taste. Once the guacamole is where you want it, add an avocado pit, cover and refrigerate. The flavors will mingle together as it refrigerates, before serving taste with a chip and if necessary add some seasoning that are needed.

I am all about the cooking. When my mom handed me a version of this recipe and all the ingredients needed I was skeptical. I scoffed at the "canned" potion of the recipe, but I have to tell you this is the best guacamole recipe that I have ever made. Beats all the restaraunt versions i've eaten too.

I also made salsa as well, give me a bit of time and I will post that recipe too.