Avocado Toast

Avocado Toast has become ubiquitous to most casual dining menus. I was a bit miffed when I posted my own crude Avocado Toast iphone photo over the holiday break. Within mere minutes, my email was flooded with the same queries, "where can I get that recipe?" Honestly, I felt foolish that I had even posted the photo-- joining the myriad other Avocado Toast devotees whose snapshots currently flood everyone's social media feeds.  But, nonetheless, I love sharing any food that has become a staple in our kitchen or at our kitchen table. For … [Read more...]

Mango Guacamole

Hopefully we're all staring down a few months of barbecues, pool parties, and family get togethers. Don't let your guests eat boring snacks!  Spice things up with this recipe for Mango Guacamole - a refreshing summer twist on the tried-and-true traditional recipe. Guaranteed you'll have to have a large stock of ripe avocados in your drawer because this dish will be in high demand. Enjoy! Save Print Mango Guacamole Author: IMUSA Recipe type: Appetizer Cuisine: Mexican Prep time:  10 mins Total … [Read more...]

Mango Guacamole

Apparently tomorrow, November 13th, is National Guacamole Day. I'm not quite sure who coins these days but, if it gives me another excuse to make and celebrate guacamole then, I'm happy. It's hard to believe 3 years ago I had never even purchased avocados from the store.  Now I feel as though they're staples on my kitchen counter.  It's also rare that you'll find me without one or two avocados ripening in a brown paper bag in the pantry. I still enjoy watching one of my first videos on "How to Make Guacamole": if you're reading this … [Read more...]

Green Pea Guacamole

Is there anything better than freshly-made guacamole in the summertime? I’m talking ripe avocados with some onions, cilantro, tomatoes and hot sauce. I now make fresh guacamole every single weekend and still can’t believe how much money I’m saving by not purchasing those over-priced tubs from the grocery. I’m hoping you’ve seen my video on how to make quacamole? If not, watch here, it’s way too easy:   Last week I was making dinner with a friend and we decided to shake up our traditional guacamole routine and add sweet … [Read more...]