The Most Important Thing

In our humble opinion, texture is the most important thing when it comes to making a guacamole dish. You want your guacamole to be smooth but not runny, and clumpy but not hard. It truly is a delicate balance that can make or break your guac.

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How to Ensure the Texture is Perfect

The best way to make sure the texture of your guacamole is exactly the way you want it is to focus on the ripeness of the avocado itself. It seems like a no-brainer, but you’d be surprised how many people let avocados get brown before taking advantage of them when they’re at an optimal mixing capacity. If you time it perfectly, your job will be that much easier once you actually mash it up.

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Pesto

Pesto is a healthy, decadent Italian sauce that you can easily use to make guacamole even more irresistible. Both classic basil pesto, as well as, arugula or kale pesto will work well when mixed in guacamole.

Corn

Adding corn to guacamole is an easy and tasty way to eat this delicious veggie more often. Corn will also add plenty of nutrients and color to your favorite dip.

Nuts

Peanuts, pecans, walnuts, or pistachios are all excellent add-ins for guacamole that will make this dip even more nutritious and extra crunchy. Everyone who loves deep nutty flavors should definitely try making guacamole with nuts.

Fruit

Don’t miss out on adding your favorite fruits to guacamole, especially since many fruits pair well with avocado. Berries, pineapple, peaches, or watermelon are just some of the fruits that would make an excellent add-in for guacamole.

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Check out these topping ideas for a delicious baked potato treat.

Sautéed Mushrooms

Sautéing mushrooms and adding them on top of a baked potato along with another ingredient like sour cream or onions is a tasty option for this side dish. I recommend sautéing them in balsamic vinegar with herbs and spices to give them a delectable flavor.

Guacamole

If you’re having a Mexican-themed dinner, why not try serving up baked potatoes topped with guacamole? This Mexican favorite is a great idea for topping a baked potato with—especially when you use toppings like shredded cheese as well.

Bacon and Egg

A baked potato for breakfast?! That’s right, as topping this tuber with bacon and a sunny-side up egg or two can be a surprisingly great choice for breakfast. The runny egg yolks and crispiness of the bacon are great complements to the potato.

The post These Baked Potato Toppings are Unexpectedly Delicious appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

National Gyro Day: September 1

The first day of the month, which falls on a Tuesday in 2020, has been designated as National Gyro Day. This traditional Greek sandwich, consisting of meat cooked on a vertical rotisserie served in pita bread with vegetables and yogurt-based tzatziki sauce, has become a worldwide favorite.

National Guacamole Day: September 16

Get your avocados ready! National Guacamole Day on September 16th is the perfect excuse to go to your favorite Mexican restaurant and enjoy a serving of guacamole along with tortilla chips, or if you’re in a cooking mood, to make your own batch of it at home!

National Quesadilla Day: September 25

Mmm, quesadillas. Who doesn’t love the flavor explosion which is created when melty cheese is combined with a toasted flour tortilla and then dipped in sour cream? Whether you like them as simple as this or with meats and vegetables, National Quesadilla Day is ideal for enjoying one of these Mexican treats.

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1. All you need is 3 ripe Haas avocados, you can literally get anywhere. Put it in a bowl and start mashing.
2. The following step includes one juiced lime, that goes straight to the bowl with the avocado.

3. Seasoning is key. Add 1 teaspoon of freshly chopped cilantro, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon coriander.

4. Next, include a freshly and finely chopped onion. It should be medium sized. Some people prefer white onions, while others love the red ones. Make it your choice.

5. When it comes to garlic, you can always decide to add a dash, to improve the taste. If you are not a garlic fan, you can always stay away from it.

6. Add 2 Roma tomatoes and 1 small jalapeno pepper.

With six simple steps, the perfect guacamole recipe is done. You can always experiment, and mix the steps. Also feel free to add more spice or more of what makes you happy. Grab the tortilla chips, and you’ve got yourself a snack.

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The Most Important Thing

In our humble opinion, texture is the most important thing when it comes to making a guacamole dish. You want your guacamole to be smooth but not runny, and clumpy but not hard. It truly is a delicate balance that can make or break your guac.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Larisa (@eatinggilmore)

How to Ensure the Texture is Perfect

The best way to make sure the texture of your guacamole is exactly the way you want it is to focus on the ripeness of the avocado itself. It seems like a no-brainer, but you’d be surprised how many people let avocados get brown before taking advantage of them when they’re at an optimal mixing capacity. If you time it perfectly, your job will be that much easier once you actually mash it up.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Chris Stoll (@plazoo_bbq)

The post Texture is King When it Comes to Guacamole appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Pesto

Pesto is a healthy, decadent Italian sauce that you can easily use to make guacamole even more irresistible. Both classic basil pesto, as well as, arugula or kale pesto will work well when mixed in guacamole.

Corn

Adding corn to guacamole is an easy and tasty way to eat this delicious veggie more often. Corn will also add plenty of nutrients and color to your favorite dip.

Nuts

Peanuts, pecans, walnuts, or pistachios are all excellent add-ins for guacamole that will make this dip even more nutritious and extra crunchy. Everyone who loves deep nutty flavors should definitely try making guacamole with nuts.

Fruit

Don’t miss out on adding your favorite fruits to guacamole, especially since many fruits pair well with avocado. Berries, pineapple, peaches, or watermelon are just some of the fruits that would make an excellent add-in for guacamole.

The post 4 Ingredients to Make Your Guacamole More Delicious appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Check out these topping ideas for a delicious baked potato treat.

Sautéed Mushrooms

Sautéing mushrooms and adding them on top of a baked potato along with another ingredient like sour cream or onions is a tasty option for this side dish. I recommend sautéing them in balsamic vinegar with herbs and spices to give them a delectable flavor.

Guacamole

If you’re having a Mexican-themed dinner, why not try serving up baked potatoes topped with guacamole? This Mexican favorite is a great idea for topping a baked potato with—especially when you use toppings like shredded cheese as well.

Bacon and Egg

A baked potato for breakfast?! That’s right, as topping this tuber with bacon and a sunny-side up egg or two can be a surprisingly great choice for breakfast. The runny egg yolks and crispiness of the bacon are great complements to the potato.

The post These Baked Potato Toppings are Unexpectedly Delicious appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

National Gyro Day: September 1

The first day of the month, which falls on a Tuesday in 2020, has been designated as National Gyro Day. This traditional Greek sandwich, consisting of meat cooked on a vertical rotisserie served in pita bread with vegetables and yogurt-based tzatziki sauce, has become a worldwide favorite.

National Guacamole Day: September 16

Get your avocados ready! National Guacamole Day on September 16th is the perfect excuse to go to your favorite Mexican restaurant and enjoy a serving of guacamole along with tortilla chips, or if you’re in a cooking mood, to make your own batch of it at home!

National Quesadilla Day: September 25

Mmm, quesadillas. Who doesn’t love the flavor explosion which is created when melty cheese is combined with a toasted flour tortilla and then dipped in sour cream? Whether you like them as simple as this or with meats and vegetables, National Quesadilla Day is ideal for enjoying one of these Mexican treats.

The post Stock Up For September’s Best Food Celebrations! appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

1. All you need is 3 ripe Haas avocados, you can literally get anywhere. Put it in a bowl and start mashing.
2. The following step includes one juiced lime, that goes straight to the bowl with the avocado.

3. Seasoning is key. Add 1 teaspoon of freshly chopped cilantro, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon coriander.

4. Next, include a freshly and finely chopped onion. It should be medium sized. Some people prefer white onions, while others love the red ones. Make it your choice.

5. When it comes to garlic, you can always decide to add a dash, to improve the taste. If you are not a garlic fan, you can always stay away from it.

6. Add 2 Roma tomatoes and 1 small jalapeno pepper.

With six simple steps, the perfect guacamole recipe is done. You can always experiment, and mix the steps. Also feel free to add more spice or more of what makes you happy. Grab the tortilla chips, and you’ve got yourself a snack.

The post The Perfect Guacamole Recipe appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.