Stars at the Holidays 2009

"When we're in Mexico, we eat differently—a lot of fish, grilled cactus and definitely more guacamole."

Ingredients:
• 4 ripe avocados, halved, pitted and peeled
• 2 small tomatoes, seeded and chopped
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 1 small serrano chile, seeded and chopped (optional)
• Salt to taste

Directions:
1 Coarsely mash the avocados. 2 In a bowl combine mashed avocados, tomatoes, onion and lime juice. 3 Stir in chile (if using). Season with salt. 4 Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate 30 minutes. Makes about 3 cups.