How cute is this watermelon pig!? Just cut the top off of the watermelon and scoop all the insides out. Cut cucumbers to look like legs and stick them in with a toothpick. Cut a circle out of the extra rinds and flip it backwards to look like a pig’s nose. Add grapes or blueberries for the nose and eyes! Made by Monica Sundita

These are the yummiest appetizers you can make for a party! It isn’t that expensive either to make.

Ingredients:

• Carton of cherry tomatoes
• Basil leaves
• Bocconcini (mozzarella balls)
• 1 cup balsamic vinegar

1. Over high heat, bring the balsamic vinegar to a boil in a saucepan. Lower heat to medium and simmer for about 10 minutes, or until it has slightly thickened. Let cool.
2. Cut the bottoms of the cherry tomatoes off just enough to allow them to stand, add fresh basil leaf, then bocconcini (I cut mine in half) – use a toothpick to keep them all together.
3. Salt & pepper them, then drizzle balsamic on top.

Thanks, Andrea!

Prep time: 5 minutes

Total time: 10 minutes

Serves 4-6 servings

Ingredients:

• 3 ripe avocados
• 2 Tbsp red onion, finely diced
• 1 roma tomato, diced
• Juice of half of a lime
• 3 garlic cloves (finely minced)
• ½ tsp seas salt or more to taste
• 1 ½ tsp cilantro, finely chopped

Directions:

1. Cut the avocado length wise in half; going around the pit. Take both hands and twist the avocado in opposite directions to separate. Take your knife and firmly Take your knife and hack the pit, twist, and it should remove easily.
2. Next take a spoon and scoop out the yummy flesh of the avocado making sure to go although down to the skin; you do not want to waste money.
3. Place the flesh in a molcajeta/mortar and pestle or large bowl. Take the pestle or knife and firmly mash the avocados to your liking (some like it chunky others like it smooth). To that dish, add the remaining ingredients and gently fold until well incorporated.
4. Taste the seasoning and adjust accordingly. Place in a serving dish and serve with chips or add to your entrée (e.g. tacos, enchiladas, carne asada fries, etc.). If you are not serving this right away, cover tightly with plastic wrap and or place in an airtight container and place in the refrigerator. Guacamole has a tendency to turn brown upon sitting out. However, usually if you stir the guacamole it’ll revive itself.

*To test that you are getting a perfectly ripe, green, and creamy avocado try these tips:

1. Remove the stem from the top, if it’s bright green typically that means your avocado is perfect and ready to accompany your dish.
2. Gently squeeze the avocado, if it yields to the pressure then its ready, if it dents too much it’s override, and if barely gives in it’s unripe and will be ready in about 2 days.