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1-2 tablespoons minced garlic

2 tablespoons minced onion

1 small jalapeño chili, seeded and finely minced

1 small tomato, seeded and diced

1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves

1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon sea salt

3 medium Haas avocados, ripened

2 hard-boiled eggs (optional)

4 tablespoons fresh lime juice

Place the garlic, onion, jalapeño chili, tomato, cilantro, cumin, and sea salt in a medium-size bowl. Pit and scoop out the flesh of one avocado; mash lightly with the hard-boiled eggs (if using) and add to bowl. Reserve the pit and set aside. Pit the two remaining avocados; cut flesh into medium-size cubes; add to bowl. Do not overmix or you will lose the chunky texture desired. Sprinkle lime juice over avocado mixture. Adjust seasoning, if needed. Spoon into a serving dish and decorate as explained above, if desired.

If not serving immediately, the guacamole can be covered with plastic wrap and refrigerated for up to one day. (Make sure plastic wrap is pressed directly onto the surface of the dip, or it will turn brown.)

Bruschetta is definitely a summer dish, for a time when tomatoes and basil are bursting with flavor and are readily available in your garden or local farmers market. What memory could be better than sitting in an outdoor ristorante on Lake Garda (in the famous Lake District of northern Italy), sipping a glass of white wine, and eating these messy delights with my whole clan. My daughter Brooke was married near the Garden Lake. Every time I make these, my mind wanders back to that area of the world where people just seem to live life to the fullest. They take such pride in their cooking, and eating is not a necessity, it is a way of life! Meals can last for hours as family and friends converse.

In just about any home or restaurant you visit in Italy, you are likely to be served this fabulous appetizer. Most recipes call for balsamic vinegar, but I have substituted freshly squeezed lemon juice for a more refreshing and healthy alternative. But choose either version to suit your taste.

Note: I do not suggest using canned tomatoes, as they will be too soggy for this recipe. If you cannot find Roma tomatoes, use a sweet variety instead.