No, it’s not “sweet” that my boyfriend and I cook together from time to time, it’s actually rather hot. You can lick the bowl (or eachother) together, have some romance in a hot kitchen and turn a rather boring task into something o-so-sexy.

Find a guy (or gal) and give this guacamole recipe a go.

Side Note: Do not itch your eyes while you cut ANY of these ingredients. Oh, and never bring the onions/peppers into the bedroom. Seriously.

Guacamole for Two and then some:

You will need: A bowl, a spoon/fork, a cutting board, and a good set of knifes (blood=no good)

Two Avocados

Three small tomatoes (apparently the FDA has announced all tomatoes are OK once again, yes!)

Cilantro

Red Onions

Limes

Hot Peppers (use your discretion)

Sea Salt and Ground Pepper Read More »

I personally don’t like to prepare meat, and so I don’t really eat it much at home. Feel free to add grilled chicken or beef to your peppers and onions as you see fit. I apologize in advance, because I don’t measure spices. I shake them until I like my flavor.

For two servings, you’ll need:

Sides:

6 small tortillas, corn/wheat/flour (whichever you prefer)

Salsa of your choice

1 cup shredded Mexican-flavored or Monterey Jack cheese

Low-fat sour cream

Chopped iceberg lettuce (or romaine if you prefer)

Guacamole (optional, and again… there’s no shame in store-bought)

**If you don’t want to make guacamole, you can also just buy, peel, and slice avocados to add to the fajitas. If you mash them with salsa, you’ve essentially got guac. Read More »

Whatever you do, do not not NOT go out to a Mexican restaurant if you decide to do The Detox Diet.Toward the end of my mostly uneventful week 2, I met with a friend for dinner and went with every intention of eating plain chicken and lots of vegetables. But as someone who hates lettuce (really, it can’t possibly be food), I was tempted by grilled chicken with pineapple salsa.

The menu didn’t tell me that the meal would come with rice, beans, and vegetables and enough of it to serve three people, but it’s also my fault for not asking what exactly my meal would be comprised of.

Also, I was totally weak so when my friend ordered guacamole, I had to try some, especially she after insisted that it was the best in New York City. And I can’t say that I’ve sampled Mexican across Manhattan, but it was really damn good.

But not nearly good enough to deal with what followed. Read More »

There’s a known hierarchy of important items on Super Bowl Sunday, and it goes something like this:

1. The FOOD!

Chips and dip are a huge crowd-pleaser, but why run out to the store and load up when you can just make your own? Here’s a pair of simple recipes that’s sure to be the hit of your party.

First, put together your guacamole. Slice an avocado lengthwise, remove the pit and skin, then smash the flesh with a fork in a small bowl (sounds like fun, doesn’t it?).

Add about one-third of a large tomato (chopped), one diced garlic clove, and one tablespoon of chopped fresh cilantro.

Mash it all together again. Finally, add salt to taste and a couple of teaspoons of lemon juice. Stir well, stick it in the fridge until kickoff time, and you’re done!

While the guac is chilling, you can make the chips. Preheat the oven to 350, then coat a large baking sheet or two with tinfoil.

Slice two soft tortillas or wraps of any flavor (I like to use whole-wheat or spinach-garlic) into triangular, chip-shaped wedges. Arrange the wedges on the baking sheets, cook 10-12 minutes, and there you have it—tasty, homemade chips and guacamole for four!