Guacamole

Am I the only one who uses Cinco de Mayo as an excuse to eat endless amounts of Tex Mex? Alex had been asking for a mortar and pestle for a while and I finally got him one for his birthday. I thought it was kind of silly but quickly realized how much easier it was to make guacamole with it. Since we have been eating guacamole nonstop, I have perfected a simple recipe that doesn’t require a lot of prep time in the kitchen. My fridge is already stocked with avocados for a weekend of Tex Mex to “celebrate” Cinco de Mayo! xoxo

Images via Alex Phillips.

Download the recipe for Guacamole

3-4 ripe avocados

1/4 teaspoon of salt and pepper

1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper (only use a dash if you want mild)

1/2 teaspoon of Trader Joe’s Chile Lime Seasoning

3 tablespoons of Mrs. Renfro’s Mild or Medium Salsa

Mash avocados until the texture is smooth, either using a mortar and pestle or fork. Add salt, pepper, cayenne, Trader Joe’s Chile Lime Seasoning, and Mrs. Renfro’s Salsa. Mix well until combined and serve with tortilla chips. Add a squirt of lime juice to preserve avocado from coloring.