Summer Cook-out Foods

Labor Day is far-too-rapidly approaching, but if the summer is over, why not send it out with a delicious bang?  From now through Labor Day weekend, we will be highlighting healthy dishes perfect for celebrating summer.

Best Guacamole Ever

Good fat, good for you, but who cares when it tastes this, well, GOOD!  This is a take-off on Charleston's own Magnolias, which is one of my top five restaurants while staying in this over-the-top town:


2 ripe avocados (how to select and cut an avocado....look for a picture of an avocado))
1/3c finely diced onion
1/3c diced tomato
2-3T fresh lime juice
1T chopped fresh cilantro leaves (in produce section of grocer)
1/2t cumin
1/2t sea salt
1/2t cayenne pepper (a fresh cayenne is even better!)


Mash avocado.  Fold in other ingredients.  Cover tightly and allow to sit.  Avocados, like bananas, will turn brown, so stir before serving.


Serve with fresh cuts of organic carrots, broccoli, or bell pepper or whole wheat pita bread.