Appetizer Recipes

Guacamole

Single-person version: use 1 avocado.

• 3 ripe avocados
• 1 lime
• \(<1\) teaspoons of minced garlic
• 1 large pinch of salt
• (little bit of) cilantro
• (little bit of) chopped onion
• 1 pinch of cumin

• Place peeled avocado into a medium-sized bowl.
• Cut the lime in half and squeeze both halves into the bowl.
• Add garlic, salt, cilantro, onion, and cumin.
• Mash the avocados with a fork and mix everything together evenly.

5-Layer Dip

Add some additional excitement to your guacamole.

• Refried beans
• Guacamole
• Sour cream
• Taco seasoning
• Salsa
• Shredded cheese
• Chopped Cilantro

• Mix sour cream with taco seasoning.
• In a 9-inch dish, layer bottom-to-top:
  • Refried beans
  • Guacamole
  • Taco-spiced sour cream
  • Salsa
• Top with shredded cheese.
• Garnish with chopped cilantro.
• Serve with tortilla chips or cover/refrigerate immediately!

(Almost) Kane’s Sauce

Makes enough for one oven-full of chicken.

• \(\frac{1}{2}\) cup of mayo
• \(\frac{1}{4}\) cup of ketchup
• 1 tsp of worcestershire sauce
• \(\frac{1}{2}\) tsp of black pepper
• \(\frac{1}{2}\) tsp of garlic salt OR \(\frac{3}{8}\) tsp of salt and \(\frac{1}{8}\) tsp of garlic powder

• Mix all the ingredients together.

Garlic Parmesan Roasted Broccoli

Makes great dinner side. Makes 6 servings. Prep 5 min., cook 10 min.

• 5 Cups (24 oz) of Broccoli Florets
• 3 Tablespoons of Olive Oil
• 2 Teaspoons of Minced Garlic
• Salt and Pepper
• \(\frac{1}{4}\) Cup of Parmesan
• Juice of 1 Lemon

• Preheat oven to 425\(^\circ\) F. Lightly oil a baking sheet or coat with nonstick spray.
• Place broccoli florets in a single layer onto the prepared baking sheet. Add olive oil and garlic; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Gently toss to combine.
• Place into oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until tender.
• Serve immediately, sprinkled with Parmesan and lemon juice.

Black Beans

Makes a great dinner side.

• Avocado oil (enough to cover the bottom of a saucepan)
• 1 tablespoon of minced garlic
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 can of black beans
• 1 pinch of salt
• 1 pinch of cumin
• 1 pinch of sugar
• 1 splash of vinegar

• Cover the bottom of a saucepan with avocado oil.
• Add the minced garlic and bay leaf; heat over medium-low heat until browned.
• Drain just a little water from the can of black beans, then add the beans to the pan.
• Add the salt, cumin, sugar, and a splash of vinegar.
• Heat until it boils, stirring periodically, then remove from heat.
• Let it cool down and serve.