I like to keep a basic set of vegetables in the freezer such as broccoli, spinach, green beans, and peas. While fresh vegetables do work better for sautéing, throwing some frozen peas in a stir fry, or frozen spinach in an omelet, are quick and easy ways to get more veggies in my diet without worrying about things spoiling. In warmer months I have a small garden area where I will occasionally grow things like tomatoes, (which, yes, I am calling a vegetable), cucumbers, green beans, bell peppers, and/or lettuce. I do not tend to give the garden the attention it needs, however, but even so there is nothing quite like–in experience and taste–picking fresh produce from the garden and immediately using it in a meal.
While researching guacamole recipes I found that most were very similar, so I picked one that seemed to have the flavor combinations I liked most and tried that. It was a hit for Thanksgiving, so I saw no need to tweak it with ideas from other recipes. I also use variations on this for things […]
