guac-a-holy-moly!

Have you ever had one of those moments when you think, "There has got to be a simpler way to do this?" I did years ago and it involved a particularly creamy and lovely avocado.

 

I was planning on Mexican for dinner and was going to simply add sliced avocado to the bevy of tasty ingredients we had available. However, I thought, "You know, even though I've never made guacamole before and I think I need to have a lime, I bet I can do this."

I simply scooped out that perfect avocado into a bowl, sprinkled on coarse salt and garlic, and squirted some fresh lemon juice on top. The result looked like a green ice cream sundae.

 

Then, in a moment of divine inspiration, I grabbed the maybe-I've-used-this-once? pastry blender and set to smooshing and whipping. It really is the perfect tool!

 

The end result? Absolutely, the simplest, most delicious guacamole we've ever had! Can it really be this easy?? The answer is a resounding YES! And, best of all, I made it in the time it would take to open one of those packages of pre-made guac (which are actually not bad in a pinch).

So, now this fabulous guac is a staple on our Taco Tico nights when the avocados are cheap and plentiful. Which means NOW. Go out and get yourself some green beauties for your dinner table!

 

And, after improvising for so long, I think I can confidently give you this recipe below. But, as all my recipes, please play with your food and find the taste that you enjoy most.

Meg's Guac-a-Holy-Moly!

2 ripe and ready avocados
1/2 tsp. coarse sea salt
1/4 tsp. coarse garlic powder (the brand I buy says this is "California Style")
Juice of 1/2 lemon

Scoop, sprinkle, squeeze, smoosh, and savor!

taco tico lady

When Miranda was a tiny girl, still in her highchair, she totally surprised us one night at dinner by singing her first self-composed song: "Taco tico laaaady. Taco tico Maaaama. Taco tico Daaaady." And on and on with the names of our cats, relatives, friends, etc. It was so delightfully funny and wonderful and one of those sweet little girl moments I will never, ever forget. I will also never forget what we were eating that night . . . of course, it was Mexican.

So, whenever it's time for a little fiesta at our house, we always sing the Taco Tico song. In fact, this night has since become simply Taco Tico Night. Here's how to replicate:

Taco Tico Night

2 cans of really good black beans (pay the extra few cents and skip the generic beans)
sweet corn (fresh is best, but for now, frozen will have to do)
chopped organic tomatoes
chopped organic sweet peppers
organic leaf spinach (resist evil iceberg lettuce!)
guacamole (again, I love to make homemade, but we had guac-in-a-box tonight)
sprinkle cheese of choice
sour cream
salsa
whole wheat tortillas
organic tortilla chips
anything else you would like to add or is in season . . . olives, green onions, jalapenos, etc.


While you get the beans bubbling on the stove and heat the corn, lay out all other ingredients buffet style. Then, let the fam get creative in assembling their perfect taco tico plate of deliciousness.

 

Ole'!