Great Time Guac - Made with Love

It is without a doubt that I am blessed with the greatest of friends.  Whenever we gather, great times are sure to be had.  Over the past couple of years, I have created the perfect guacamole to compliment these gatherings - it has come to be expected that everyone will be treated at some point during the night with this ideal combination of freshness.  We decided this weekend that guacamole this good deserves a name of its own.  In true group fashion, we determined that  “Great Time Guac” says it best. 

It truly is an amazing dish to share with the greatest of friends.  When it comes to hanging out with the people that you love most, you’re always guaranteed to have a great time!

Enjoy!

Great Time Guac Ingredients – Serves 10 Hungry Pals

7 Ripe Avocados
1 Bunch Cilantro – chopped
2 Jalapeños – include 1 with seeds and 1 without – all diced
2 Handfuls of Cherry Tomatoes - diced
1 Red Onion - diced
5 Ears of Sweet Corn - cooked and sliced off the cob - OR 1 can of sweet corn
1 Can of Organic Black Beans – rinsed and drained
1 Lime
Sea Salt and Garlic Powder to Taste
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1 Bag of Organic Tortilla Chips

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Mix avocados, jalapenos, cilantro, cherry tomatoes, spices, and lime together.  Top with black beans, followed by sweet corn, followed by red onions - it's the perfect tier!  

Gathering all the goodies for preparation...

All coming together!

Mmm the perfect combination! 

Just as delicious as it is impressive!

And the feast begins...

About 10 minutes later... enjoyed by all! Great Time Guac wins again! 

Keep it Clean & Enjoy the Ride,

Mrs. Skinny Fat 

Hands Down Best Salmon Ever

Last night, we had hands down the best salmon ever.  Two key factors contributed to this:  extremely fresh fish (Lake Michigan at its Best!) and a complimentary recipe.  My gal pal, Lindsey, introduced me to this recipe a couple of years ago, and ever since it's been a go-to in my household when it comes to making white fish, especially rainbow trout.  This is my first time ever trying it with salmon...so good!  Thanks Lindsey! 

Ingredients

Wild Caught Salmon Fillets

White Wine
Yellow Onion

Scallions

Red Pepper

Yellow Pepper

A little olive oil, garlic, ground pepper, and sea salt.  

Take a little olive oil and coat the bottom of the aluminum foil, place fish on top, add some white wine (maybe a 1/3 cup total), then top the fish with your peppers, onions, and your spices - in this case, ground pepper, sea salt, and garlic powder. 

I used an Apple Wine called "Eve" created by Ciccone Vineyards in Suttons Bay, MI. 

Covered with aluminum foil and placed it on the grill.  Let it cook until you can flake it with a fork.  I honestly didn't pay attention to the clock - just checked on it every so often. 

Chopped up Avocado, Cherry Tomatoes, and Cilantro makes for a perfect pairing with the fish - and is also really pretty on the plate!  

Impress your guests tonight with this gourmet, yet super easy, recipe!    

Keep it Clean & Enjoy the Ride,

Mrs. Skinny Fat