A recipe from my best friend's newsletter
Did you know newsletters are a Thing? I didn't really, which is probably why I started a blog and not a newsletter. But my bosom friend Rachelle lives in Brooklyn — a fact I attribute to the way she always has her finger on the pulse of what's the new What.
A couple weeks ago, Rachelle (lovingly called Roach by those who know her well) started a weekly newsletter, "Stuff Roach Knows." It's going to cover all sorts of random things from where to buy a giant cheeseburger sweatshirt to how to rid your apartment of 14 mice (true story) to awesome recipes — always with Roach's laugh-out-loud storytelling and colorful language. If you think that sounds fun, it is. So fun. So fun you should subscribe immediately.
Last week, Roach was knowing about making guacamole. So this past weekend I tried out her recipe, brought it to a party, and got rave reviews. It's really lime-y, spicy, fresh, and I want it in my mouth right now. Admittedly, I couldn't keep myself from putting in my own two cents — and by "two cents" I mean some cumin and cayenne — but that's just me. You do you. Spices aside: Roach, if you're reading this, DON'T WORRY. I did not add tomatoes. Some things are sacred.
ROACH'S GUACAMOLE
WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
3 to 4 avocados (depending on size)
2 to 3 limes (depending on juiciness)
4 to 6 cloves garlic, minced (or 2 to 3 tsp jarred minced garlic)
1 shallot
1/2 to 3/4 of a red onion (or more, to taste)
1 jalapeno
1 poblano or serrano pepper
bunch of cilantro
salt
black pepper
hot sauce
cayenne & cumin (optional)
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
Read Roach's newsletter for a step-by-step with pics, including a video of the easiest way to peel an avocado!
But to sum up here, juice the limes and chop the shallot, onion, peppers, and cilantro (as fine or as coarsely as you like). Peel and chop avocado, then toss/mash everything together in a bowl, adding salt, pepper, hot sauce, and any optional spices to taste.
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