Traditional Guacamole Recipe

Do I ever love guacamole! It's rich, creamy with a bit of a kick of spice. What's there not to love? This is the perfect go-to recipe for traditional delicious guacamole. Make this for your next party or family Mexican night!

3 avocados, peeled

3 tablespoons of lime juice

1 teaspoon of cumin

Several dashes of hot sauce

1/4 teaspoon of onion powder

1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder

1 pinch of cayenne pepper

2 tablespoons of cilantro, chopped

8-10 cherry tomatoes, quartered

1 bag of tortilla chips

1. In a medium sized bowl scoop the avocado into it. Add the lime juice, cumin, hot sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper and cilantro.

2. Using a masher, smash all of the above ingredients until well combined.

3. Fold in the tomatoes and then serve with tortilla chips. (You may want to transfer into a new bowl, it gets a little messy while mashing)

Jalapeno Turkey Burgers Recipe

If you are looking for a burger with a bite, you can stop searching.  Not only is this burger packed with flavor, but it's made with ground turkey so it's healthier for you.  Next time I think I'll put a few slices of cooked turkey bacon on top!

1 pound of ground turkey

2 clove of garlic, minced

2 jalapenos, seeded, cleaned and minced

1 tablespoon lime seasoning mix (I used Mrs.Dash)

1 tablespoon lime juice

1/2 teaspoon cumin

2 tablespoons of fresh cilantro, chopped

1/2 cup of cheddar cheese shredded

A few dashes of hot sauce

4 Hamburger buns

Sliced Tomato and Lettuce (Optional)

1.  Preheat a grill.  Meanwhile, add all the ingredients together and then Mix until everything is well combined.  Divide mixture into four equal proportions and form into patties.  Cook for about 5 minutes on each side and then serve with buns, sliced tomatoes and lettuce.  

Southwestern Salad With a Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette Recipe

I love this colorful salad because not only is it delicious, but so versatile.  The ingredients I used below can be switched out and replaced with whatever else you have on hand.  Add some chicken and black beans to bump up your protein level and turn this side dish into a main one. 

Salad

4 Cups of Torn Romaine Lettuce

1/4 cup of Mexican Cheese

1 Tomato diced

1 Avocado diced

1 can of sweet corn (of better yet grill corn on the cob)

Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette

1/4 cup of lime juice

1/4 cup of olive oil

1 tablespoon of minced cilantro

1 garlic clove minced

1 pinch of cayenne pepper

Salt and Pepper To Taste

1.  In a jar with a tight fitting lid, combine the ingredients for the vinaigrette and let the flavors marinate.  

2.  Layer the ingredients in the salad according to your preference in a large bowl.  

3.  Shake dressing and drizzle over the salad.