Guac it out, Guac it out. Easy Guacamole.

Earlier this month I talked about the benefits of avocado. I gave you some ideas of how you could use it in your meals but I didn't really give you a recipe to make some good guacamole. The nice thing about a reliable, turn some heads guacamole, is that you can make a little for yourself or a lot for a party. It's a perfect snack between meals and goes great in sandwiches to replace mayo. Well enough about guac. Let me just show you.

Mix it with salsa. Use it as a spread. If you're feeling festive, find some margaritas and throw a party. The meal is done.

Here is the list for a small bowl:

• 2 ripe avocados, see my other post to learn how to pick them out
• 1 small bowl
• approx. 1/8 tsp pepper
• approx. 1/4 tsp salt
• apx. 1/2 tsp onion powder
• apx. 1/8 tsp dried oregano (3 pinches)
• 1 1/2 tsp olive oil
• juice from half a lime or lemon

The reason most ingredients are approximated is because I usually just wing the recipe when I make this guacamole. The olive oil is key because it gives the guac a smooth and creamy consistency. You have to salt and pepper it to taste. I've always said that you have to play with your food so here's your first true chance.

1. Cut the avocado in half. Spoon out the green insides while avoiding any dark parts. Discard the seed.
2. Mash the avocado in a small bowl until soft and smooth.
3. Add the salt, pepper, onion powder, oregano and olive oil to the avocado. Mix well.
4. Add the lime/lemon juice. Continue mixing.
5. Taste. Add S & P to taste and/or 1/4 tsp of olive oil.
6. Serve as you wish.

Give this recipe a couple tries before you make a party sized amount. It's pretty simple so you shouldn't have a hard time finding the right combination that YOU enjoy. However, if you want to just follow the recipe as is, you will not be disappointed.

This was an appetizer to some ground turkey tacos and mexican rice. We had the guacamole with some baked tostitos and picante sauce. And yes, margaritas too. Just craving the summer heat I guess.

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