Guacamole

Ingredients

• 2 large mashed avocado
• 125g cream cheese (Philadelphia)
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 2 small clove garlic, crushed
• 1/2 lemon (juice)
• 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
• 2 Tablespoons chopped pistachio nuts
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley

Method

Blend or process avocado, cream cheese, green onions, garlic, lemon juice, and chili powder until smooth. Line two (one cup capacity) bowls with plastic wrap, sprinkle nuts into the bottom and pour in avocado mixture. Refrigerate 3 hours or until set.

Just before serving, unmold and sprinkle lightly with chopped parsley. Serve with crisp herb toasts.

Herb Toasts

Ingredients

• 2 Lebanese/pita bread rounds
• 40g Butter (Melted)
• Tuscany seasoning mix

Method

break bread in half, brush with butter and sprinkle with seasoning.

Place bread on baking tray and cook in a moderate oven for 10 minutes (or until brown).

Once cool break bread into shards.