Nothing like some guacamole on a summer day

An exerpt from the MB Peeps Cookbook - recipe requested by Mat!

Basic and Not So Basic Guacamole
Submitted by: Kristina “Rae” Tuttle

After years of experimentation, these are my go-to recipes for preparing guacamole. Experiment with the recipes below to prepare your favorite version.

Ingredients:
3-4 ripe avocados
1 small clove garlic chopped or 5-6 drops of garlic juice (from pre-crushed garlic)
1-2 teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon pepper
1 tomato, chopped (optional)
¼ small yellow onion, finely chopped (optional)*
1 packed Tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
¼ lemon, juiced (optional) **
1 bag of tortilla chips (Tostitos Gold recommended)

Directions:

Basic Guacamole
Prepare avocados. I usually halve and pit the avocados, then slice horizontally and vertically within the peel to scoop out the chopped avocado with a spoon. Add garlic, salt, and pepper. Typically, avocados taste best when prepared with a generous amount of salt. Start with a teaspoon of salt and don’t be afraid to add as much as necessary to the guacamole. A good rule of thumb is to try the guacamole with the tortilla chips to be used with the dip; the saltiness of tortilla chips used will vary the amount of salt needed in the guacamole. I prefer to add an extra shot of black pepper to make it a bit spicy. Garnish with chopped tomato.

Not So Basic Guacamole
Follow directions for Basic Guacamole above and add tomato, onion, cilantro, and lemon juice.

*Red or white onion may be substituted for yellow onion.
**Lime and orange juice may be substituted for lemon juice.