On Fri, 12 Mar 2004 21:55:49 +1100, Alan >
wrote:

>I'll post the occasional recipe here for those that are interested. I
>used to post them in a.f.d., but I got the impression that there weren't
>a lot of readers there.
>
>The only thing they will have in common is that they don't give me
>spikes :-)
>
>Cheers, Alan, T2, Australia.

X-posted to a.f.d and a.s.d. Originally in a.f.d as Avocado Dip but
there seems to be a limited readership there.

Okay, this is number two. Renamed guacamole in deference to the
Calfiornians.

My Cheesy Guacamole

1 moderate size ripe avocado.
¼ to 1/2 cup chopped celery
¼ cup chopped onion
¼ cup chopped red capsicum (bell pepper)
1 chopped hot chili pepper (to your taste, or chili flakes)
½ minced clove of garlic
30g chopped cheddar cheese
30g light philadelphia or ricotta or cottage cheese
2 teaspoons grated parmesan
a squeeze of lemon or lime juice
1/2 tsp minced/grated ginger (optional)
salt and pepper to taste

All ingredients are extremely approximate and dependant on what's in the
fridge.

Peel and seed avocado, mix all ingredients.
Adjust dryness with a little olive or peanut oil if necessary until a
smooth paste is obtained.

If using a food processor, add the solid vegetable ingredients last and
process briefly to retain some texture.

Serve with slices of carrot, celery or similar for dipping. Low-fat
crackers may be OK depending on your carb requirements.

carbs, fat etc - not the faintest idea (low, and depends how much you
have and whether you use veges or crackers to dip). Check your own BG at
one and two hours, mine is usually good after this.

Use it to fill the "gotta have something" gap between meals.


Cheers, Alan, T2, Australia.
--
Everything in Moderation - Except Laughter.