© Courtesy of California Avocado Commission

2 ripe fresh California Avocados, about 1 pound
½ Cup finely crumbled, chilled, fresh white goat cheese
¼ Cup chopped, fresh cilantro
2 Tbsp chopped, toasted pistachio nuts
¼ tsp (or to taste) crushed, red pepper flakes
2 large cloves garlic, finely chopped

Coarsely mash avocados. Fold in remaining ingredients.

Green onion guacamole

I whipped up this guacamole (my own recipe) for a family party, and the green onions added just the right amount of crunch. Include as much or as little garlic as you like, depending on your family’s tastes.

2 large avocados
2 green onions, sliced and diced
2 Roma tomatoes
juice of half a lemon
1 clove garlic
salt to taste

Mash avocado. Prepare green onion and tomatoes and stir into avocados. Add lemon, garlic and salt.

Easy guacamole

(the one I make, adapted from Sunset)

This guacamole is very easy to make and has been a winner every time I’ve served it. It’s also good on sandwiches. The tomatoes are optional, but if you include them you can dice them any size you’d like. I’ve used Roma and cherry tomatoes in this recipe; they’re all good.

2 large avocados
1 or 3 tsps. lime or lemon juice
1 clove (or more!) of garlic
1 tomato, chopped
salt
Tabasco sauce

Mash avocado. Chop garlic. Add garlic, juice, salt and Tabasco to taste. Chop tomato, drain juice and add to avocado mixture.