Simple Guacamole [and other goodies for the 4th of July]

 Below are a few ideas for your 4th, plus a simple guacamole recipe after the jump:


Smokey Melon Balls
Roasted Corn
Roasted Squash
Carrot Slaw
Delicate Gazpacho


Pesto Pipian
Scallop tacos
Summer Squash Pizza [on the grill]

Burger Buns
Whole-Wheat Pita [My first recipe post!]


Mint Tea
Agua Fresca
Cerveza Preparada/Michelada

Silken Chocolate Pie
Tres Leches Cake
Sunflower Cookies 
Green Chile Cookies 
Whiskey Marshmallows 
for the perfect s'more

Recipe: Simple Guacamole

1 shallot
1 clove garlic
1 serrano pepper, stemmed and seeded
1/2 tsp salt
1 avocado, peeled and seeded
juice of 1/2 a lime ~2 tsp

Sprinkle shallot, garlic, and serrano with salt and mince into a paste.  Mash with a fork into half of the avocado until fully incorporated, then break other half into large chunks and fold into mixture.  Stir in lime juice.