Guacamole

I love guacamole. Such a wonderful dip!  Plus, its healthy for you!

Guacamole

2 side servings

Ingredients:

1  avocados

1 T  lime juice

1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

1/4 teaspoon cayenne

1/4 medium onion, diced

1  tomato

1 clove garlic

Directions:

1.  Core and de-skin avocado

2.  Add all ingredients to a tall bowl, blend with immersion blender

3.  Refrigerate at least an hour, serve.

NOTE: The lime juice inhibits the guacamole browning while in the fridge.

Refried Beans

I usually don't like refried beans.  When I go to a Mexican restaurant, I just leave it on my plate.  This recipe, however, I could eat the entire recipe myself!

Refried Beans

4 servings

Ingredients:

2 T bacon grease (I've been told there is NO substitutions for this)

1 med onion, diced

4 garlic cloves, diced

1/2 lb pinto beans

1 c bean cooking liquid , water, or chicken broth

salt to taste

Directions:

1.  Place beans in pot, add water to cover beans 1 inch

2.  Bring to a rolling boil, boil for 1 hour, covered

3.  In a separate pan, melt bacon grease, cook, stirring often, until deep golden brown, about 10 minutes

4.  Add garlic, cook for 1 minute





5.  Add beans, mash with potato masher, adding water until texture you want, serve