Guacamole

Ina Garten

1999 The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook

Show: Barefoot ContessaEpisode: Tex Mex

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate This RecipeRead users' reviews (191)

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  • on May 16, 2012

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    Like another reviewer wrote here. Add one or two jalapenos, seeds removed and diced, and then omit the hot sauce; then and some chopped cilantro and it's perfect. In California we need it a little more authentic and flavorful. Good base recipe though.

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  • on January 10, 2012

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    Everytime I make this recipe I never have to worry about taking home leftovers! I gave it four stars because I have taken a few creative liberties to add a little more flavor to the recipe and make it a five star recipe. I add one medium to large jalapeno (seeds removed & minced and cilantro. Try it, people will be licking the bowl! Might I add that I have converted a few guac haters with this recipe too!

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  • on December 08, 2011

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    I am from the Texas-Oklahoma area where Tex Mex is king. I love the Barefoot, but this truly is the worst guacamole I have ever tried. I think the Tabasco sauce, a flavor I usually love, made the dish bitter. I prefer lime and jalapeno and maybe even a bit of cilantro (which the Barefoot doesn't like so much. Most of her recipes are spot on. I don't understand the positive reviews. Not edible in my opinion and couldn't salvage the costly waste of ingredients. Be warned if guacamole is an art to you and not just an uninspired party dish (at best here. I did enjoy her Tortilla soup very much (spiked with lime at the end.

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  • on November 14, 2011

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    My favorite guacamole recipe so far!! Has a great texture, perfect for any occasion, and very authentic taste! Two thumbs up Chef Garten!

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  • on October 24, 2011

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    My daughter accidentally threw away this recipe and it created instant panic in the house. We love it and searched for hours until we figured out it was The Contessa's recipe!

    It's fresh, simple, tangy and has just enough spice (if you add the hot sauce to please everyone.

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  • on October 15, 2011

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    I LOVE this guacamole, best I have ever had!!

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  • on September 04, 2011

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    This is THE BEST GUACAMOLE EVER! I made it for a 4th of July get together and I still have people requesting for me to make it for every party we go to! I made mine really chunky :

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  • on August 21, 2011

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    Easy to make and great flavor! Made this for a party last night and it was gone! Thanks Ina for another great recipe!

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  • on August 20, 2011

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    Don't skip out of the hot sauce! So good :

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  • on August 14, 2011

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    Best Guacamole recipe ever! Everywhere I take it people just love it.
    To make it even better, I once finely chopped an annaheim pepper and added it to the mix,
    Oh My Gosh! To die for!

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