Okay, y’all, I’m about to share with you my absolute FAVORITE recipe for guacamole! I like mine to have a little kick, so I add in some extra spice, but feel free to adjust the heat to your liking.
Guacamole
Ingredients:
- 3 ripe avocados
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 2 limes, juiced
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, mash together the avocados and lime juice.
- Add in the red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, salt, and cayenne pepper. Mix well.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour before serving to let the flavors meld together.
If you’re like me and love a little sweetness in your life, then you’ll want to check out this next recipe that features a mouth-watering dessert.
Frau Schokolade
Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add in the eggs and vanilla extract, and mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips.
- Scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough per cookie onto your prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, until the cookies are set but still soft. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
And finally, for all my vegan friends out there, I’ve got a super tasty recipe that features a variety of veggies and is perfect for any occasion.
Roasted Veggie Vegan Bowl
Ingredients:
- 1 sweet potato, peeled and cubed
- 1 red onion, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 3 tbsp. olive oil, divided
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
- 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
- 2 cups cooked quinoa, warmed
- 1/4 cup pesto
- 1/4 cup hummus
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix together the sweet potato, red onion, red and yellow bell peppers, zucchini, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning until everything is coated.
- Spread the veggies into an even layer on the prepared baking sheet, then bake for 25-30 minutes until tender and browned.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining tablespoon of olive oil, pesto, and hummus until well combined.
- Split the quinoa between four bowls, then top with the roasted veggies and drizzle with the pesto-hummus sauce. Enjoy immediately!
I hope y’all enjoy these recipes as much as I do! Let me know in the comments which one you’re most excited to try out.