Overview

• The guacamole recipe calls for two perfectly ripe avocados mashed with tomato, onion, cilantro, lemon juice, salt and pepper to deliver a creamy, fresh dip.
• Chilling the mixture and sealing it with plastic wrap prevents oxidation, while optional jalapeño or serrano additions let cooks adjust the spice level.
• Homemade tortilla chips start with a dough of nixtamalized corn flour and optional wheat flour seasoned with salt, then cut into triangles and fried until golden.
• For a lighter snack, bake the nacho triangles at 200 °C for 10–12 minutes, turning them halfway through to ensure even browning.
• These step-by-step guides reflect a wider trend in home cooking by blending traditional Mexican roots with modern kitchen techniques.