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How to Make Guacamole with Nachos

Categories:  Food Recipes Body:  If you're a fan of Mexican cuisine, you must have tasted guacamole at some point in your life. This creamy and savory dip is made from ripe avocados, tomatoes, onions, and lime juice.  It is a perfect appetizer or snack that goes well with nachos, chips or any other finger food. In the following lines, we will share an easy to follow recipe to prepare the best guacamole with nachos. Ingredients 2 ripe avocados 1 medium-sized tomato, diced 1/2 red onion, diced 1 lime, juiced 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped 1 jalapeño pepper, diced (optional) Salt and pepper to taste Nachos or chips for serving Instructions Step 1 Cut the avocados in half, remove the pits, and...

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What Is A Substitute For Annatto Powder

Annatto powder is a natural food coloring and condiment made from the seeds of the achiote tree, which is largely found in tropical regions of South and Central America. It has a bright color that ranges from yellow to deep orange-red and imparts a slightly sweet and peppery taste with a nutty, peppery, and floral aroma.  The form can be filled in the actual website url. The color comes from pigments known as carotenoids found on the seed's outer layer. Annatto powder contains plant-based compounds like carotenoids, terpenoids, flavonoids, and tocotrienols, which are antioxidants that neutralize potentially harmful molecules known as free radicals.  Annatto powder is widely used as a food dye in various dishes, particularly in Central and South...

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Easy Baked Sweet Potato

There is no denying that the classic baked sweet potato is a winning dish for any day of the week. Healthy, delicious, and easy to make. A baked sweet potato is just about as versatile as they come. Have them as your main dish, or utilize them as a side; stuff them with your favorite toppings or simply wedge some butter in the middle. I have a recipe for how to microwave sweet potatoes, but if you have a little more time on your hands, learning how to bake a sweet potato is definitely the preferred method. Why have a boring old baked potato when you can opt for the sweeter, nutritious cousin, the sweet potato? They pair well with...

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Happy Homemaker Monday

I've created a "on the back burner" to-do list now.  Sigh.  It's just reality for right now.  I've just accepted it.  By accepting, I stress less.  With the list, at least there is a future plan in place.We have had a long week of cold nights, dry and very windy weather.  It has been an issue with the garden, and now we head into very hot weather.Today I am joining Sandra at Diary of a Stay at Home Mom.  I will link up later after she posts.  I have to get this day started early.The weather . . .80's/90's with lows in the 60'sAs I look outside my window . . .No traffic, as it's a holiday and most normal...

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