Appetizers:
- Guacamole! In my opinion, no Cinco de Mayo celebration is complete without guacamole. This is a recipe that made its way from my college roommate's Mexican Abuela to me and it’s my secret weapon for every party I attend. People go nuts over it!
Traditional Mexican Guacamole: Serves 4-6
Ingredients:
- 2 Avocados
- 1 Lime
- 1 Clove Garlic
- 1 Serrano Pepper
- ½ Small Bunch Fresh Cilantro
- 3 Tablespoons Milk (optional – for extra creaminess)
- Salt & Pepper to Taste
Directions:
- Smash avocados in a large bowl with a fork or potato masher.
- Add the juice of 1 lime and 3 TBS milk (Almond/Soy/Coconut milk are fine substitutes - so is mayo!).
- Dice the serrano pepper and add to the mix. (The seeds are the hottest part – omit for the spice sensitive).
- Pepper Pro Tip: Coat your fingers in olive oil before handling the pepper for no residual burn.
- Slice/crush/do what you need to do to get the clove of garlic into the tiniest pieces possible. This is raw garlic so it will be potent!
- Tear off a very small handful from a bunch of cilantro and chop finely.
- Add the cilantro and salt & pepper to the bowl and stir, stir, stir.
- Press plastic wrap firmly onto the surface of the guacamole and around the bowl to keep away the dreaded brownish tint. Refrigerate until the event! Keeps 2-3 days.
Main Dishes:
Dessert:
- Margaritas! Or not, if that’s not your thang. Plus, alcohol has a bajillion calories so drink carefully (and responsibly).
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