Disclaimer: this is in no way intended to treat food addictions, as a matter of fact anyone with a food addiction should stop reading right now because I don't want to to be responsible for enabling you in your addiction.
I am not a food addict, at least I don't think so...hmm, denial? Anyway, I love food & love cooking but with 2 under two (mommies know what that means) I don't often do gourmet. I really can't justify blogging about PB&J or tuna sandwiches (unless I create a stupendous new sandwich that out does any sandwich heretofore created) so instead I will tempt you with a tasty snack.
Guac...hee hee, it sounds so funny when you just say guac instead of guacamole. I LOVE avocados, therefore I love guacamole & have decided the only guacamole worth eating is of the homemade variety. First off, picking the right avocados is key. When I go to the farmer's market I always buy 5 avocados because they give you a deal if you buy 5 but I that usually leaves me with avocados getting soft faster than I can eat them. Solution, 2 avocados & a tomato plus a little garlic & some onion turns in to a gorgeous guacamole with very little prep & a few minutes in the food processor.
Basic Guacamole
2 ripe, soft avocados (skin color is not an indication of ripeness. squeeze gently to see if the whole avocado is soft, squishy spots on an otherwise firm avocado are bruises & usually indicate brown blemishes under the skin.)
1 medium tomato (tomatoes have the best flavor if they are not refrigerated, pick them fresh or buy them on the vine & store on your counter if you can)
onion (one small onion or 1/2 of a medium onion)
1 or 2 cloves of garlic depending on how much you like
salt to taste
3 tsp lime juice (keeps the guac green & pretty while adding a hint of flavor)
Quarter the tomato & onion, coarsely chop the garlic, and pulse together in the food processor until you have something that resembles pico de gallo (in other words well diced but not pureed). Set the tomato, garlic & onion aside in a bowl for a moment. Cut the avocados in half & remove the pit. Peel the avocado halves and then cut in to chunks (cutting in to chunks isn't necessary but it speeds up the blending in the food processor). Puree the avocado chunks & lime juice in the food processor. Then add the salt to taste. Finally mix in some of the tomato, garlic & onion that was set aside. Depending on your personal preferences, you might only use a tablespoon or two of the tomatoes, garlic & onions or you might mix it all in (that's what I do). If you have tomatoes, garlic & onion left chop a bit of cilantro, toss it in & you have pico de gallo salsa to go with the gauc. Voila, from "hmm, some guacamole & chips sounds tasty" to eating it in 5-10 minutes flat (10 minutes accounts for the various interruptions by kids).
not, the best picture but you get the idea :-)
Happy munching.
