Find out how to make a simple guacamole recipe, plus ideas for delicious additions to take your guac to the next level. 
Can you believe it's almost Cinco de Mayo? Before we know it it will be summertime. Coincidentally today is also Taco Tuesday, though I say any day is a good day for tacos or guacamole. Am I right? Coming from Southern California, guacamole is one of the first things I learned how to make and is a staple in my home. I make guac for our weekly taco or burrito nights, and my kids often ask to make a simple guacamole to eat with chips and veggies. To simplify and cut out any chopping, sometimes I even make super-fast guacamole with just lime juice and a pinch of garlic salt.
I wanted to share a classic basic guacamole recipe with you, and a few tasty mix-ins or toppings to take your guac to the next level. Yes, we can find pre-made guacamole at most any grocery store these days, which is super convenient. But it's also very easy to make guacamole at home, and it tastes so much better. Basic guacamole requires just a few simple ingredients: avocado, lime, garlic, and salt. To add flavor and crunch, we add finely diced jalepeno and onion or shallot. As I mention in the YouTube video, I prefer shallots here because they are milder. My kids are not always happy with a chunk of raw onion, but they are fine with shallots.
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