Guacamole

Transforming avocado from a fruit to a dish is very simple -- just add garlic, lemon or lime juice, and a bit of fresh salsa, then sprinkle with fresh ground cumin and voila! Avocado heaven.

Ingredients:
3 Haas avocados, peeled, seed removed
1/4 t. ground cumin seeds
2 T. Kefir cheese or sour cream
1/4 c. salsa (either homemade or jarred)
2 cloves garlic, crushed in mortar & pestle
2 T. fresh chopped cilantro
salt to taste
juice of 1 lime

To prepare:
Mash avocados with a fork to desired consistency, then mix in remaining ingredients to combine. Don't overmix! A chunkier texture adds to the luscious flavor. Serve immediately as part of a Mexican-influenced meal or with chips as a starter.

Note: To enhance the flavor of cilantro simply add a few inches of stem to the chop. The stems are loaded with sweet flavor.