Dad’s Guacamole
Dad’s Guacamole Has Roots
I bet you know a great cook who generally does not use measuring cups or spoons when they cook. They take ingredients and experience and the result is almost always something delicious. This is my dad. He worked hard as a pipefitter, so most days he was way too tired to cook. When he did whip something up, it was made to please a crowd–even if the crowd was just our family–as was the case with “Dad’s Guacamole”.
Besides a natural proclivity for cooking, I think the secret to these beloved home cooks is tasting. They spice to taste and add ingredients to taste. They have great taste buds, and they are not afraid to use them!
Click here to skip to Dad’s Homemade Guacamole Recipe.Recipes Require Showing Your Work-Dad’s Guacamole is No Different!
The difficult thing with this type of cook is trying to get a recipe out of them! One day I wanted to make guacamole, and I reminisced about my dad’s guac he had one day when we all came over for a party. He just shrugged it off like–oh, yeah I just cut up some avocados, threw in some…nothing special. But it was special because we all could not get enough! Later on, he gave me more specific information, but cooking is kind of like doing math in your head…sometimes showing your work is harder.
I also learned a lot of simple tricks in the kitchen at home. Below is an image that shows how, but I also have step-by-step instructions in the recipe on how to decon an avocado (in case anyone wants this information).
Today, my dad still loves to cook for a crowd! Dad’s Guacamole recipe is sure to please your crowd, so give it a try and see for yourself!
As always, I recommend playing to the crowd when it comes to ingredients. Do not set yourself up for disappointment. If your audience does not like an ingredient, then feel free to nix it! If you are missing an ingredient you would like to try in it, I recommend taking a bit of the dip and tasting it with this other flavor to make sure it is not a clash of ingredients.
No matter how you prefer it, I hope you enjoy this recipe! Please leave a comment to share your story of someone in your life who cooks like my dad. Also, let me know your thoughts and if you tried any variations! THANK YOU! –Jiffy
Dad’s Homemade Guacamole Recipe
Dad’s Guacamole
Dad's Guacamole recipe is a triple threat; fresh, simple, and delicious! It is perfect as a game-day snack, party food, or as part of a pot-luck tray! The possibilities are endless, but you get to be the judge!
Ingredients
- 8-10 avocados
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 bunch of cilantro, chopped
- Juice of one lime
- 1 tomato, chopped
- Sprinkle of cayenne pepper or other pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Slice the avocados in half (around the pit) and twist to separate.
- Take a knife and gently tap into the pit to insert a notch in it so you can twist the pit free.
- Use a large spoon to scoop the contents of each half out of the skin and into the guacamole or mixing bowl.
- Discard the pits and skins
- Mash the avocados using a fork, potato masher, or a mix-n-chop
- Add in lime juice and stir
- Add all other ingredients
- I recommend serving with anything you wish to dip, on any Hispanic food, or as extra flavor in your favorite sandwich!
But That’s Another Blog (Post)
Avocado is delicious and creamy, but it is also extremely healthy! To learn more about the LDL-fighting, potassium-infusing super-fruit, check out this everydayhealth.com article, “What Are the Health Benefits of Avocado, and Can It Help You Lose Weight?”. Another delicious and healthy ingredient is ginger! Check out my article Master Fresh Ginger in 4 Easy Steps where I go over health benefits and techniques to take full advantage of this rhyzome! Find a way to include both ginger and avocados in your life!
Author: Jennifer Friesen
Hi, I'm Jiffy! I love to learn and share new things. I hope jiffytalking.com will become a friendly hub for people to share their interests and knowledge.