Halloween = parties for me, so I’m always on the lookout for inspiring buffet food. I can’t remember where I first saw the idea of having guacamole come out of pumpkin as if the Jack O’Lantern is throwing up, but I thought it was hilarious. If you know the source, please tell me and I will attribute it.

The recipe for guacamole here is a little different than what you might usually have. Here, it is prepared the Guatemalan way (our Guatemalan friend showed me how to do it). She leaves the avocado in big chunks and chops the tomatoes in large cubes. This approach seemed particularly appropriate for the presentation and turned out to lend great flavor. Now when I make guacamole at home, I always do it this way.

Guacamole the Guatemalan Way
Serves 8-10 as a party starter

Ingredients

2 ripe but not mushy avocados, chopped in large cubes
1 medium tomato, chopped in fairly large chunks
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
1 fresh green chile, chopped
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 tsp salt
Juice of 1 lime

1 Bags of Multi-Colored Tortilla Chips

Method

1. In a large bowl, gently toss (so as not to mush the avocado), the avocado, tomato, red onion, green chile, cilantro, salt and lime juice. Leave the pit in until you are ready to transfer to the platter. Chill in the fridge until 15 minutes before guests arrive.

Presentation

1. Carve a small pumpkin to have a face that looks like it is puking. Haha. Place it on a large platter with a candle inside. Spoon the guacamole onto the platter in front of the jack o’lantern’s face. Distribute multi-colored tortilla chips around the perimeter of the guacamole. Enjoy! Happy Halloween!

Tags: Appetizers, guacamole, Halloween, jack o'lantern, party, pumpkin

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