Showing posts with label sauce & dips. Show all posts
Showing posts with label sauce & dips. Show all posts

Truffle Balsamic Vinegarette

I made this up myself. So you know it is going to be fancy. just kidding, it is not. but it still taste good so I want to remember it. Great for salads, tomatoes & mozarella. Yum.

Time: 2 minutes

Ingredients:
  • 4 Tbsp Black Truffle flavored extra virgin olive oil (I get mine at Trader Joe's, better yet, get the real stuff, they sell it at PCC or downtown at Pike Place)
  • 4 Tbsp Balsamic Vinegar
  • Salt
  • Pepper
Directions:
  1. Combine Oil & vinegar in a small bowl. Add salt & pepper to taste.
That's it. 


Guacamole Dip

I got this recipe from: http://allrecipes.com/recipe/guacamole/
(I did not know how to pick ripe avocados until I used this page, check it out if you need help: http://www.avocadocentral.com/how-to/how-to-pick-how-to-buy-avocados)

Time: 10-15 minutes.

Ingredients:
  • 3 avocados peeled, pitted, and mashed
  • 1 lime, juiced (this is important in helping prevent browning)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 3 tbps chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 roma tomatoes, diced
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • CHIPS To DIP!
Insructions:

1) In a medium bowl, mash together the avocados, lime juice, and salt. Mix in onion, cilantro, tomatoes, and garlic. Stir in cayenne pepper. Refrigerate 1 hour for best flavor, or serve immediately.