HOLY GUACAMOLE
Written by Rocky Mountain Woman on February 26, 2010 – 1:15 pm -Cilantro rules…It’s my very favorite seasoning at the moment, so I try and find lots of ways to use it. Even though the only tomatoes I could find were a little sad, I decided that I needed some of my favorite Mexican comfort food
Start by roasting a jalapeno pepper in a hot, dry skillet
Looks kind of lonely in there…then chop about a cup of onion
more or less (more is better) Rinse the onions thoroughly with cold water and let drain
while that’s draining, chop one large or two small tomatoes coarsely
Make sure the onions are completely drained, pat them with paper towels if you aren’t sure, and then add them to the tomatoes with about 1/3 cup of chopped fresh cilantro (I use more, but I’m a maniac)
Chop up your previously dry roasted jalapeno (seeds & all)
add to the bowl with three large perfectly ripe avocados
squeeze some fresh lime juice over the whole thing – a few good squeezes of a 1/2 a lime should do it – salt & pepper to taste and then mash roughly.
Add some chips & a glass of Chardonnay… oh my!
Tags: Appetizers
Posted in She Cooks | 21 Comments »
March 3rd, 2010 at 9:46 pm
Mmmmm. That looks really good. That’s pretty much how I make guacamole. I like to keep it simple. Sometimes, if I don’t have tomatoes, I will use jarred salsa. I’ve also been known to toss in some sharp cheddar. Sort of adds a nice spin.
~~Lori
March 4th, 2010 at 7:23 am
I love the idea of using canned salsa, tomatoes are pretty sad this time of year. Maybe even a good quality canned tomato? I’ll have to experiment…mmm….that means I’ll have to make more guacamole, oh well..if I have to…
March 4th, 2010 at 8:44 am
looks wonderful
March 4th, 2010 at 9:56 am
okay…seriously…this looks amazing! I also am a dreamy pisces type…and i love your photo!!
March 4th, 2010 at 9:59 am
When’s your birthday? Mine is March 1 and I am soooo a Pisces. It oozes out of me!
xxoo
Rocky
March 4th, 2010 at 5:05 pm
Ooooh, guacamole. I love it! Making a big dinner for the family this weekend…perhaps we will need an appetizer…? haha
March 4th, 2010 at 6:36 pm
G ood G racious this G uac looks G orgeous!
I never toast my jalapeno or rinse my onion but I bet that makes a huge difference.
Will try these techniques next time I make it…soon I hope.
I pick handfuls of fresh cilantro from the garden, too. Such a lovely, bright taste!
Thanks for linking up to Alphabe-Thursday!
A+
March 4th, 2010 at 6:38 pm
Every Friday night after school we go to this little mexican place and I have my fav. guacamole and a margarita.
March 5th, 2010 at 6:42 am
I must now go to the grocery store and get some avocados! Looks delish!
March 5th, 2010 at 8:15 am
Guac is one of my favorites too. Gotta have my Tex-Mex fix!
March 5th, 2010 at 10:24 am
Let me know how it turns out!
March 5th, 2010 at 10:25 am
In my house, tequila is one of the six food groups
March 5th, 2010 at 10:26 am
It really does make a difference. The onion is less noticeable and the jalapeno has an added layer of flavor from the roasting..
March 5th, 2010 at 10:29 am
Never can go wrong with guac..
March 5th, 2010 at 7:31 pm
Great G word … I love guacamole!
March 5th, 2010 at 10:17 pm
Great way to share your recipe. It looks so color- and taste- full.
March 6th, 2010 at 9:16 pm
love your photo …so relaxing and calm and beautiful.
March 7th, 2010 at 3:21 pm
The only way to enjoy it is with a photo, it gets eaten in about two minutes!
March 7th, 2010 at 3:22 pm
I took it from my front porch. It’s so quiet and dark here at night…I love this place!
March 9th, 2010 at 7:54 pm
ok, I really want some guacamole now…….yummmmmmmm
March 10th, 2010 at 6:44 am
You bring the chips, I’ll make the guac!