Bundles of Joy (Bacon-Wrapped Asaparagus)

Bundles of Joy(Bacon-wrapped asparagus)

 

1lb or 1 large bunch asparagus

4 slices of bacon or prosciutto

1 tsp olive oil

1/8 tsp pepper

 

Preheat oven to 400. Wash and pat dry asparagus. Separate into 4 equal sized bunches. Wrap each bunch with bacon, overlapping bacon as little as possible (this will prevent undercooked parts and allows more fat to render) use a toothpick if necessary on the underside of each bunch to help hold them together. Lay each bunch on a slotted pan or use a cooking rack on top of a baking sheet to allow the fat to drip away from the bacon. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with pepper. Place in the oven 8-10 minutes or until the bacon is crispy and asparagus is tender.

Guacamole!

Ina Garten's recipe for a chunky, tasty guacamole.  I love the flavor and the texture.

4 ripe hass avocados (the dark skinned kind)
3 T. freshly squeezed lemon juice (1 lemon)
1/2 cup small diced red onion
1 large clove garlic, minced
1 medium tomato, seeded and diced
1 t. kosher salt
1/2 t. freshly ground pepper
Tortilla chips for serving

Cut the avocados in half, remove the pits and scoop out the flesh into a large bowl.  Add the lemon, onion, garlic and toss well.  Using a sharp paring knife, cut through the avocado in the bowl until it is finely diced.  Add the tomato and mix well.  Season to taste with the salt and pepper.  Serve with tortilla chips.

If you like a little kick, add 4 - 8 dashes of Tabasco sauce.