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how to make a classic homemade guacamole and tips to prevent browning


guacamole

First allow me to do some myth busting!

Adding citrus juice to the guacamole doesn’t prevent browning. We only put lemon for the taste. Yes this the truth! What really works is preventing its exposure to air. Oxygen turns avocados brown.

How you should restrict oxygen from spoiling your guacamole?!

Place the guacamole in a bowl and flatten with the back of spoon to remove any air pocket, cover it with 2 layers of plastic wrap pressed firmly against the guacamole and put it in the fridge.

I promise this will prevent browning for 3-4 hours.

For a basic guacamole you need:

  • one large ripe avocado
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 red onion finely chopped
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • dash of salt to taste

Use a fork to mash the avocado. You can use a pastry blender, but i like my guacamole to be a little chunky.

guacamole

Sprinkle with salt and garlic powder. Why garlic powder, because it’s milder than the fresh one, it blends in better.

Add the lemon juice and the finely chopped onion. If you prefer guacamole with additional ingredients, you can stir in:

  • tomatoes
  • or cilantro
  • or peppers
  • or parsley….

But for me i like guacamole where the seasoned avocados are the only event!

Try my sizzling chicken fajitas recipe with this delicious guacamole.

chicken fajitas

small tricks to revamp your classic spaghetti bolognese


spaghetti bolognese

Spaghetti bolognese is a classic. Very simple recipe with no much ingredients. But small tricks transform it to a delicious dish for the whole family including toddlers.

Ingredients for 4 people:

  • 300g ground beef
  • one large chopped onion
  • two big chopped garlic clove
  • puree of 2 medium tomatoes
  • 1 tsp cognac
  • 1 tsp sugar

Tutorial:

spaghetti bolognese tutorialIn a casserole pan on a medium heat add a splash of olive oil and cook the onion and garlic with a dash of salt, only for 5 minutes before adding the ground beef.

When the meat starts to brown add the tomato puree with a cup of water.

When it starts to boil add the cognac and sugar. Don’t worry about alcohol for your kids, cooking will take it away.

Cook for 15 minutes on medium flame, then serve it on a bed of spaghetti.

Sprinkle over a little parmesan for a deeper flavour!

spaghetti bolognese 2

 

onion guide


Have you ever been confused which onion to use? Choosing the wrong type will not ruin your food but with the right onion you will enhance your dish and make you a more professional cook.

onion guide

eggs substitution


did you run out of eggs while baking? astuce egg