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How would you like the chance to win an iPad? Are you creative with food? Avocados from Mexico on Facebook would like to give you the chance to share your favorite guacamole recipe in their “Guac Off” Recipe Contest!
Here is the lowdown:
The contest will run from January 2, 2012 thru January 20, 2012. Go to Avocados from Mexico Guac Off Recipe Contest and submit your party food recipe along with one photo. Get your teammates (family & friends) to vote for your recipe. Just for entering, you will have the chance to win 1 of 10 $100 gift cards. Avocados from Mexico will pick the top 10 most qualified players. Their recipes will be displayed on the Avocados from Mexico on Facebook page.
Check this out…there will be a Grand Prize winner in 3 different categories! How cool is that? Avocados from Mexico will choose the Most Creative recipe, Chef Roberto Santibañez will choose the Best Recipe, and Most Popular will be chosen by the Facebook voters. The 3 Grand Prize winners will get an iPad 2 and autographed cookbook signed by Celebrity Chef Roberto Santibañez. 7 runner-ups will win a $200 grocery gift card and autographed cookbook signed by Celebrity Chef Roberto Santibañez.
Hungry for it yet? What are you waiting for? Start playing with those Avocados!
Here is a party food recipe from Avocados From Mexico to make for the big game and for a little inspiration:
Layered Guacamole and White Bean Dip
Serves: Serves 8 to 10
Prep time: 25 min.
Cook time: 25 min.
Ingredients:
1 can (15-ounces) cannellini beans, drained
1-1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1-1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 garlic clove, peeled
3/4 teaspoon cumin
1 tablespoon salt, divided
2 cups chopped red onion
4 tablespoons fresh lime juice, divided
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 cup sour cream
2 cups chopped tomato
3 avocados from Mexico, halved, pitted, peeled and mashed
1/2 cup crumbled cooked bacon (about 5 slices)
1/4 cup crumbled Romano or feta cheese
Preparation:
In food processor, combine beans, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt; whirl until smooth. In a 9x7x2-1/2-inch baking dish, spread white bean dip evenly on bottom. In a small bowl, combine red onions, 1 tablespoon of the lime juice, cilantro and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt; mix well. Arrange onion mixture over the white bean dip. Season sour cream with 1/4 teaspoon of the salt; spread over onions. Season tomatoes with 1 teaspoon of the salt; arrange over sour cream. In a medium bowl, combine avocados, remaining 3 tablespoons of lime juice and 1 teaspoon of salt. Gently spread avocado mixture over tomatoes. Sprinkle with bacon and cheese. Serve with chips, pita wedges or raw veggies.
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