Guacamole Margarita

What a cute way to serve Guacamole.  Great idea for CInco De Mayo

Margarita Guacamoleyield: 2 large servings; 4 small

Ingredients:
2 large Haas avocados
zest + juice of 1 lime
1/2 teaspoon orange zest
3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
salt + pepper, to taste

Directions:
Cut avocado in two and remove pit. Scoop out the insides and mash. Stir in lime zest, lime juice, orange zest, cilantro, salt and pepper. Place into salt rimmed serving dish and serve with chips.

Beef Tenderloin Rumaki

Notes: Beef tenderloin is the best cut to use for this because it is so tender. But less expensive cuts like tri-tip and top sirloin also work. Just make sure not to overcook the beef or it will be chewy. I love this appetizer, it is elegant and easy!!

Categories: Appetizers

Source: Source: Cuisine at Home



2/3 cup bourbon
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
1 lb beef tenderloin, trimmed, cut into 1.5" chunks, seasoned with salt and pepper
10 strips bacon, halved crosswise
20 scallion pieces, 3" long
1/2 cup canned sliced water chestnuts, drained

DIRECTIONS

1Preheat oven to 400F.

2Whisk bourbon, brown sugar and vinegar together in a bowl; set aside.

3Wrap steak chunks in pieces of bacon with a scallion and water chestnut; secure with a toothpick.

4Coat a large ovenproof saute pan with nonstick spray. Saute rumaki over medium high heat on all sides until brown. Transfer pan to oven, roast 7-8 minutes, then arrange rumaki on a serving platter. Pour off drippings from the pan and return it to stovetop over medium-high heat. Deglaze with bourbon mixture and simmer until syrupy, 2-3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper; pour over rumaki.