Guacamole

Some of our children have not cared for guacamole but as I experimented with recipes through the years I came to these ingredients. Now it is a favorite even with the picky eaters. My husband and I have always loved it not matter how it is made. Because it is so delicious this is the only way I make it any more.

Ingredients
4 medium avocados
¼ of a medium white onion, chopped very fine
¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Pinch or two of ground cumin
1/8 tsp granulated garlic or garlic powdered
Pinch or two of cayenne pepper
1-2 tsp lemon juice
Salt to taste

Directions
Peel and remove seeds from the avocados.

Mash the avocados with a fork.

Add the remaining ingredients and stir until well combined.

Serve as dip for tortilla chips, or over your favorite Mexican food dishes.

~LaRee

Granola

Here is a simple and delicious recipe for granola! One great thing about granola is that you can pick and choose some of your ingredients. If you don't like dried fruit (like my husband and I) then you can omit it. If you do like dried fruit then you can pick which kinds to put into it, as well as what kind of nuts you want. This granola tastes good by itself, in a bowl with milk (like cereal), or with yogurt!

Ingredients
10 cups rolled oats
1 cup shredded coconut
1 cup raw sunflower seeds
½ cup sesame seeds
1 cup whole wheat flour
½ cup powdered milk
1 TBS cinnamon
1 tsp salt
1 cup oil
1 1/3 cup honey
1 TBS vanilla
2 cups raisins or other dried fruit
2 cups any kind of nuts

Directions
Preheat oven to 300° F.

In a large bowl mix the oats, coconut, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, flour, powdered milk, cinnamon, and salt.

In a small saucepan mix oil, honey, and vanilla. Heat just until warm. Pour over the oats mixture and stir until everything is coated evenly.

Pour onto two cookie sheets. Spread into an even layer.

Bake for 45 minutes.

Stir in dried fruit and nuts.

Store in an airtight container.

~Jenelle