I live in Texas and guacamole and pico de gallo are basically staples here!

My family eats them on tacos, on eggs, on chips…never a bad time for either one in our house!

I thought I would share these simple, tried and true recipes if you are in the mood to whip up these delicious dips on your own!  Plus many of the ingredients are the same, so you can easily pick them up together at the store!

Grab a chip and let’s get started….

Guacamole Ingredients:

3 ripe avocados

1/2 small red onion, diced

2 roma tomatoes, diced

3 tablespoons of cilantro, diced

1 jalapeno pepper, diced and seeds removed—-skip this if your family can’t take the heat!

1 tablespoon minced garlic (also optional)

The juice of 1 lime

Salt to taste

Directions:

Peel and slice the avocados, removing the pit.  Place in a bowl and mash with a fork to your desired chunkiness.   Add the remaining ingredients and stir together.  Salt to taste!

That’s it!  Easy and delicious!

Ingredients for Pico de Gallo:

6 roma tomotoes, diced

1/2 small red onion

1 jalapeno, diced and seed removed—skip this if your family can’t take the heat!

1/2 cup freshly chopped cilantro

The juice of 1 lime

1 tablespoon minced garlic (optional)

Salt to taste

Directions:

Add all ingredients, except salt, to a mixing bowl and stir well.  Salt to taste!

Two easy dips or toppings your family will love!

And if you love chips and dips as much as we do…

Be sure to check our this tutorial on how to make a chips and dips tray for your next party, movie night or just to enjoy out by the pool!

You can find it here. 

You might need to try this sweet and spicy, strawberry jalapeno margarita while you’re at it!  Find the recipe here.