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  • Guacamole, Hand Made: Keep It Simple in the Kitchen

    Do you buy packaged guacamole because making it is too hard and messy?

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    Well, it can be– if you pull out a food processor, avocado pitter/slicer, a couple of knives, cutting board, lime juicer, herb chopper, garlic press, mixing bowl, and chip & dip set.

    A small kitchen can be a blessing because you quickly learn you don't need all that stuff to whip up something fresh and delicious. To make a batch of guacamole I use a cutting board, my granite mortar & pestle, a fork for mixing, spoon for tasting, and a favorite knife. When it's ready, I bring it to the table in that beautiful hunk of granite! 

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    Sometimes, I even short cut the shopping by picking up a "guacamole kit" at Trader Joe's. 

    Here's a raft of guacamole recipes.

    Tips:

    • If you don't like cilantro, substitute parsley. That's what I do!
    • Start by grinding the garlic with some salt then add the lime juice. 
    • Let your lime come to room temperature or zap it in the microwave to make it juicier. 
    • Roll the lime with a firm hand on your cutting board before you cut it, to break up the pulp a bit.
    • Use the fork to help you juice the lime.
    • Next, mash in the avacados with the pestle and fork.
    • Smooth or chunky style are both delicious.
    • Finally, add your chopped accents of pepper, tomato, onion, and herb.

    Related Posts:

    Here are two more "Keep it Simple in the Kitchen Posts."

    Cabbage & Kielbasa Stir-Fry: Keep it Simple in the Kitchen

    Use Your Lid: Keep it Simple in the Kitchen

    And click here for more Tips & How To. 

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    Words: Penny Cherubino
    Photography: © 2012 Penny Cherubino  

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