Avocadoes=Guacamole=Manna From Heaven

Your Basic Ingredients

When my mom introduced me to the fruit of the avocado plant, I was quite young.  But even at that tender age I realized that this was something very, very good.  It has turned into a lifetime love affair.

Toss the Pits

You can eat them sliced in salads, chunked on tacos or in sandwiches, or as a dip in guacamole.  Today, my peeps, we shall discuss my simple, yet quite addictive recipe for guacamole.  You can eat it as a dip, or as a salad dressing.

Quarter and Remove the Skin

I start out with six good-sized avocadoes.  You want them to be firm but with some squeeze-ability.  If they are too hard, you'll have to put them aside a day or two until the texture is squeezable.  If they are too soft, don't buy them because they are over-ripe.

Place the Meat in a Mixing Bowl

You need a cutting board, sharp knife, grater, masher, large spoon, lemons, large onion, pepper mill, mayonnaise and large mixing bowl.

The Meat of Six Avocadoes in Mixing Bowl

Add One Large Spoonful of Mayo

Quarter each avocado.  Toss the pits.  Remove skin. Place the fruit in the bowl.  Add one large spoonful of mayo.  Rookies make the mistake of putting in too much mayo.  Don't be a rookie.  Grate the large onion and add that to the hopper, along with the juice from one large lemon and pepper to taste. 

Grate a Large Onion

At this point, your taste buds will be tingly in anticipation of the wondrous treat that awaits you.

Mash this concoction together, making sure there are no lumps.

Avocado Quarters, Grated Onion, Lemon Juice and Mayo all Together

Stir thoroughly.  When this is completely mixed, lick the spoon.  If it needs more lemon or pepper or onion, add and re-lick.

Mash Thoroughly Until Creamy

Now, my friends, you have an ample supply of one of God's wonders.  If He made anything better, He kept it for Himself.

Add Pepper to Taste

I like to dip it with corn chips.  Cindy and I love it as a salad dressing.  Enjoy.

The Finished Product

UMMMMM   UMMMMM   UMMMMMPH!!!

PS---This is a basic recipe.  Other ingredients such as cilantro, chunked tomatoes, etc can be added according to one's preference.