Category: Sides

No Bake Macaroni and Cheese with Cheesy Croutons

No Bake Macaroni and Cheese with Cheesy Croutons

Q U I C K  T I P S: While making the roux, do not pour the milk all at once. Doing so will cause the roux to clump, resulting in a lumpy sauce. Make sure you follow the instructions for the pasta as it […]

Oven Roasted Asparagus

Oven Roasted Asparagus

Quick Tip: To remove woody ends, grab stalk of asparagus at either end and bend until it snaps. It will naturally snap where it starts to get tough.

So Easy Guacamole

So Easy Guacamole

So Easy Guacamole

June 13, 2017
: 6
: 15 min
: 15 min
: Easy

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Ingredients
  • 1 pair of rubber gloves (see Quick Tips below)
  • 3 Avocados
  • 1 medium fresh green chili pepper (serano or jalapeno), membrane and seeds removed, and chopped
  • 1/8 red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon of freshly chopped cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon TABASCO brand Original Red Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (Nakano Seasoned Rice Vinegar is awesome!)
  • Salt to taste
Directions
  • Step 1 Peel and pit avocados. Mash pulp with a fork, leaving a chunky texture
  • Step 2 Stir in chili pepper, onions, lemon juice, garlic powder, Tabasco Sauce, cilantro, and rice vinegar. Taste and salt as needed.
  • Step 3 Cover, refrigerate. Serve chilled.
  • Step 4 Enjoy!

Q U I C K  T I P S:
Because chili peppers contain that can burn your skin and volatile oils  that can burn your skin and eyes, avoid direct contact with them as much as possible. When working with chili peppers, wear rubber gloves. If your bare hands do touch the peppers, wash your hands and nails well with soap and warm water.

Fresh is always best. Never used concentrated juice.

Smoked Bacon and Avocado Macaroni Salad

Smoked Bacon and Avocado Macaroni Salad

Quick Tips: When being used for a cold salad, pasta should always be rinsed after cooking. This serves two purposes: First, it stops the cooking process immediately. Rinsing in cold water brings the temperature of the pasta down, which you don’t want when eating it […]

Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Sauteed Spinach with Garlic and Red Pepper