I LOVE my Guacamole Kit!!!

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 Have I ever told you before how much I LOVE the Guacamole Kit that Munroe Dairy has? Well I do! It makes the best Guacamole ever and it can also be used to make so many other dishes as well. 

Here are a few of my tips for the Guacamole Kit:

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Linny's Tip #1: Ripen your Avocados. It is hard to make Guacamole with Avocados that are not quite ripe. It is best to store your Guacamole Kit out of the fridge and on the counter. If your Avocados are really hard toss them into a paper bag to quicken the process in just a day or two you will have ripe avocados. By keeping the avocados in the bag you are trapping the gases naturally released from the ripening fruit accelerating the process. 

Linny's Tip #2: Roast you Jalapeño and Garlic! Roasting the jalapeño pepper and garlic either in a skillet on the stove or on the grill. If using a skillet just add a bit of oil to the bottom of the pan or grease the pepper before putting it on the grille. Roasting the jalapeño and garlic will bring out a sweeter flavor in both.

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Linny's Tip #3: Add some Extra Flavor! Some people find Guacamole to be a bit bland; however, I can guarantee those people are not helping to develop the flavors in the dish. Just by adding a dash or sea salt or extra heat from dried chilies can make a huge difference in the way you taste. You can add a bit of chopped celery to add crunch crunch or red onion for a bit more zip. Another great addition is diced fresh mango, mango have a hint of Cinnamon to compliment their sweetness. Corn is wonderful to add to your guacamole, it can be fresh of the cob, from the freezer, or roasted.  Some people will even add a tablespoon of Sour Cream for some tang and creaminess. 

Linny's Tip #4: Stop your Guacamole from turning brown. Brown Guacamole is not what you want to put out for your friends and family. The citric acid from the lime will help to not just add flavor to your dip but, will in fact help to keep it from turning brown. The other thing you can do is to keep it covered in the refrigerator until just before your guest arrive. Also do not put out a huge bowl of Guacamole, instead put out a smaller bowl and refresh it through out the party. 

Oscar's Guiltless Guacamole

Linny's Tip #5: Think outside the bag. Guacamole likes to travel on more than just tortilla chips. Use fresh veggies like carrots, celery, tomatoes, asparagus, and zucchini to accompany your dip. Not only is this a healthier option but, it is a fun and festive way to add color to any table or food spread. You can use a head of lettuce to serve your guacamole in, using the leaves as chips or mini wraps! 

Linny's Tip #6: Take it to Lunch! Guacamole is a great addition to a sandwich either in a wrap or on some bread. Recently we just added Rotisserie Chicken to the list of sandwich meats and one of my favorite sandwiches is the Rotisserie Chicken, Guacamole, Fresh Olivia's Organic Baby Spinach, Shredded Carrots and Red Onion all wrapped up in Maria & Ricardo's  Organic Wheat Tortilla. 

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Linny's Tip #7: Decontsruct the Kit. Just because it says Guacamole Kit on the Label does not meant that is what you have to use it for. You can use the ingredients of the Guacamole Kit in many other dishes not all mushed together. Use all of the ingredients in making a Fresh Shrimp Salad with Diced Avocado and Jalapeños or Chop everything up and use the ingredients for a make your own Burrito/ Fajitas Dinner Night. California Pizza's are another great way to serve 

California Pizza: Great as an appetizer or Salad Alternative

1 Top This! Pizza Crust White or Wheat

1 Cup of Sommermaid Monteray Jack Cheese Shredded

1 Avocado Diced

1 Tomato Diced

1/4 cup of Diced Red Onion

1/2 Cup of Shredded Romaine Lettuce

1 tablespoon of Olive Oil

Brush the Top This! Pizza Crust with Olive Oil and top with the Shredded Monteray Jack Cheese. Place the pizza on the grill heated to 400*F. Cook until the cheese is melted about 8 minutes. Remove the Pizza from the grill and top with lettuce, avocado, red onion and tomato. Slice and serve!