My Favorite Guacamole Recipe

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1. Zest the limes. Start by zesting two limes onto a large plate. This is optional, and if you are in a hurry, skip it! You should end up with about 2 teaspoons lime zest. If you don't have a microplane grater for this task yet, get on it. Game changer right there.

2. Juice the limes. Slice the limes in half and juice them into a little bowl. Set aside.

3. Now the avocados. Slice the avocados in half and remove the pit with your fingers. Put your chef's knife away and don't be an idiot. Your avocados should be soft enough to slice with a butter knife, and if they are not, maybe you should be making this guac tomorrow anyway ;)

4. Mash. Use a spoon to scoop the avocados out of their shells onto the large plate with the lime zest. Use a fork to mash the avocados roughly, then drizzle with 2 tablespoons lime juice. Keep mashing until the avocados are a consistency you like, then taste it to see if you want to add more lime juice.

5. Salt. Sprinkle the guacamole with 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt. If you're adding the optional 1/2 teaspoon cumin and 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, add them now. Use the fork (or I always grab a rubber spatula at this point) to stir it all together. Scrape into a serving bowl.

6. Serve with Juanita's tortilla chips - and Pico de Gallo in a bowl next to it! I could die happy in this moment. Or add guac to your Chicken Taco. Or use a cookie scoop to add a giant dollop to these Ultimate Chili Nachos (I still dream about this) Add to Carne Guisada. Taco Salad. Enchiladas. The possibilities are endless!

7. Store guacamole in a tupperware. Smooth out the top to be as flat as you can make it, then top with a thin layer of lime juice, lemon juice, or even water. You want to create a barrier between the guacamole and the air. Press plastic wrap directly onto the now-wet guac, then top with a lid. When you are ready to eat again, pour off any liquid that is still on top, stir, and serve.