Festive Guacamole Dip

4-5 large ripe avocados

6 T. lemon juice

2 tsp. salt

½ tsp. garlic powder or 1 clove garlic, minced

½ tsp. cayenne

2 drops Tabasco

1 T. Worcestershire

1 small can chopped ripe olives

1 cup each Cheddar and jack cheese, grated

1 large purple onion, chopped

3 medium tomatoes, diced

Combine first 7 ingredients. Mash well. Spread on a 14” plate. Add in layers: olives, jack cheese, onions, tomatoes, and Cheddar cheese.

Guacamole

1 medium ripe avacado

3 medium tomatoes, finely chopped

¼ cup chopped scallions (including tender tops)

3 t. chopped cilantro

1 medium serrano or other hot chili, trimmed, seeded, finely chopped

2 T. lime juice

1 garlic clove, minced

½ tsp salt