Mario and Courtney Lopez Get Cooking in the Good Day Cafe

TV host Mario Lopez and his wife, Courtney, love avocados and guacamole. The couple also share a passion for cooking. Each shared their recipe for guacamole in the Good Day Cafe.

Carnival Guacamole (Mario)

Servings: 5 - 8

5 ripe Hass Avocados from Mexico

3 Roma tomatoes, seeded and diced

1 Serrano chile, finely diced

3 cloves of garlic, chopped

1/2 cup chopped cilantro

Juice of one lime

3 tbs. extra virgin olive oil

Sea salt to taste

Directions:

Cut the Avocados in half and remove the pit. Using a spoon, remove the flesh from the skin. Using an old fashioned potato masher or large fork or spoon, mash the avocados into a coarse puree (or consistency to your liking).

Add remaining ingredients and mix well.

Season with salt and taste, then mix a little bit more to combine thoroughly.

All ingredients can be adjusted to suit your taste. Pair with corn chips.

Feta Cheese Guacamole (Courtney)

Servings: 4

2 avocados from Mexico, halved, pitted, peeled and cubed

1/4 cup onion, finely diced

1 tsp fresh garlic, minced

1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled

1 tbsp cilantro, finely chopped

limejuice and salt to taste

Directions:

Very gently, combine all ingredients in a medium size bowl for a chunky guacamole.

Grilled Chicken and Avocado BLT

Servings: 1

1 - 2 thin slices of grilled chicken breast

2 slices Beefsteak Tomato

Small bunch of lettuce

3 slices of Hass Avocado from Mexico

2 cooked Bacon Strips

Basil Aioli (recipe below)

2 pieces of Toasted Tuscan Bread

Directions:

Combine ingredients in a mixing bowl.

Layer ingredients in between toasted Tuscan bread slices and enjoy!