Guacamole

Makes about 2 cups

2 ripe avocados 1 small plum tomato, finely chopped 2 tablespoons fresh lemon or lime juice 1 small jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped 4 sprigs fresh cilantro, stems finely chopped, leaves coarsely chopped 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce 1/2 teaspoon salt Black pepper, to taste 1. Halve, pit, and peel the avocados. In a bowl mash the flesh with a fork until creamy.

2. Add the tomato, lemon or lime juice, jalapeno, cilantro, hot sauce, salt, and a little black pepper. Serve with chips. Adapted from Kathy Maister