Perfect Guacamole

Updated, from the recipe archive. First posted 2005. Happy Cinco de Mayo!

Guacamole, a dip made from avocados, is originally from Mexico. The name is derived from two Aztec Nahuatl words – ahuacatl (avocado) and molli (sauce). All you really need for guacamole is ripe avocados and salt. After that, a little lime or lemon juice—a splash of acidity to balance the richness of the avocado. Then comes chopped cilantro, chiles, onion, and tomato, if you want.

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10 Salads to Eat for Breakfast — Recipes from The Kitchn

Ever since Gina shared her love (and a few tips) for the breakfast salad, we’ve been thinking of ways we can turn our favorite salads into breakfast-y things. A cold bowl of greens is transformed into a morning feast when topped with an egg or leftovers from the night before. Is it strange? Maybe. But for those days when you are feeling sluggish and a bowl of oatmeal seems well, boring, I can’t think of a better way to feel nourished and excited than by a big bowl of greens first thing in the morning.

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SPONSORED POST: Recipe: Skillet French Toast & Preserves Casserole — Recipes from The Kitchn

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Every good cook should have a no-fail brunch recipe up their sleeves, and I personally consider the “French toast” casserole to be the holy grail of weekend entertaining. Just in time for a Mother’s Day debut, this decadent combination of Bonne Maman Four Fruit Preserves and buttery croissants — baked up in a gorgeous Le Creuset skillet — is the newest recipe to take top honors at my breakfast table.

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How To Make Parker House Rolls — Cooking Lessons from The Kitchn

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How do you take a soft, tender dinner roll and make it even more delicious? You dip it in butter. Yes, you read that right. Parker House Rolls are what regular dinner rolls want to be when they grow up.

These rolls are heavenly. They are decadent. When you want something truly special for your table, Parker House Rolls are the answer. Here’s how to make them, step-by-step.

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