National Guacamole Day – Dip and Sip Challenge

Last month, I was asked if I would like to participate in Piedra Azul’s Tequila Dip and Sip Challenge in honor of National of Gucamole Day, which is Monday, September 16th.

I was sent Gaby Dalkin’s new book, Absolutely Avocados for inspiration.  Gaby is a food blogger for WhatsGabyCooking.com.  

Until reading Gaby’s book, I had no idea how versatile avocados could be!  I made Gaby’s Irish Nachos on the grill to go with our burgers.  Delicious!

I also received a bottle of Piedra Azul Blanco Tequila and a $25 gift card from Whole Foods to make the items for our gathering.

Piedra Azul is crafted from 100% blue agave weber.  It is soft and sweet with a hint of citrus.  It is much more smooth than some other brands I have had in the past.

Now National Guacamole Day would not be done justice without sharing some facts about avocados.

• The avocado dates back to almost 10,000 years ago in Mesoamerica, and the use of guacamole dates all the back to the
  times of the Aztecs!
• Avocados are one of the most traded tropical fruit in the world.
• Mexico is the world’s largest producer of avocados.
• Mexico is the only place in the entire world where avocado trees
  can bloom naturally four times a year, resulting in annual harvest
  of avocados. 
• When European sailors reached Central America, they used
  avocados in place of butter.
• You can help to prevent an opened avocado from becoming brown
  by sprinkling lemon juice on it and refrigerating the avocado in a
  plastic bag.

  I wanted to share a few recipes with you from our celebration.  Since the weather is getting cool and fall is soon approaching, we grilled and shared a fall-themed adult beverage.

Apple Cinnamon Margarita

2013-09-16 03:15:18

Serves 6

Festive Fall Drink

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Ingredients

1. 1/2 c. Piedra Azule Blanco Tequila
2. 1 1/4 c. apple cider
3. 3 Tbsp. granulated sugar
4. 2 tsp. ground cinnamon
5. Ice
6. 2 apple slices and a cinnamon stick per drink
7. Cinnamon and sugar at 1:1 ratio to rim wet edge of glass

Instructions

1. In blender, combine tequila, apple cider, sugar, cinnamon, and ice. Blend until ice is finely crushed.
2. Wet edge of margarita glass and dip onto plate with ground cinnamon and sugar
3. Pour drink into glass and embellish with cinnamon stick and apple slices.
4. Enjoy

Notes

1. A Ninja Blender was used to make the drink.

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Loaded Guacamole Burger

2013-09-16 03:46:05

Yields 6

Mild and tangy beef burger

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Guacamole (prepare at least 1/2 hr) before making burgers

1. 2 avacados
2. 1/2 large sweet onion
3. 1/4 tsp. cumin
4. 1/4 tsp. salt
5. 1/8 tsp. hot sauce
6. 1/4 c. sour cream
7. 1/2 tsp. minced garlic
8. 1/4 of tomato, chopped
9. 1 tsp. fresh cilantro

Burger Patty

1. 2 lb. ground beef
2. 4 tsp. Stacey's Hamburger Seasoning (http://bit.ly/185U0YZ)
3. 1/2 c. chopped yellow onion
4. Toppings

Guacamole

1. Cut avacados in half, discard pit, and scoop out flesh. Take a fork and mash flesh in a bowl.
2. Add all other ingredients except chopped tomato. Stir together, cover, and refrigerate at least half an hour. Add chopped tomato and stir together again before using the guacamole.

Burger Patty

1. Mix ground beef, onion, and Stacey's Hamburger Seasoning. Press into six patties. Place on grill for 5 minutes per side or until well done. Internal temp should be160-165 degrees F for well done.
2. Butter inner sides of burger buns and place on upper rack of grill for a few minutes, heat until lightly crisp.
3. Assemble burgers with guacamole and other desired toppings.

Notes

1. Smart Balance was used to butter burger buns.
2. For this recipe, 2 strips of bacon and shredded pepper jack cheese were used on each of the burgers

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I hope you have an opportunity to celebrate National Guacamole Day with friends and family.