I believe that all parties must provide snacks. A snack can be a collection of cold cuts or a delectable assortment of baked treats. People need sustenance! My go-to is a classic spicy guacamole. A good guacamole has three things: freshness, citrus, and salt. Warning: This bowl packs a punch. The peppers are optional if your guests find it too hot to handle. I typically make a tiny bowl of the hot stuff and a large bowl of traditional guac. 

Spicy Guacamole Dip

Servings: Six

Ingredients:

3 avocados

1/2 yellow onion

1 medium roma tomato

2 cloves garlic

3 tbsp fresh-squeezed lime juice

2 habanero peppers

3 jalapeño peppers

1/2 tsp sea salt to taste

1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper to taste

1/2 tsp paprika to taste

1/3 cup fresh cilantro

Directions:

1. Cut the avocados in half. Remove the seed and scrape the flesh into a large bowl. Mash them with a fork or another kitchen tool. 
2. Squeeze the fresh lime juice into the bowl. Mix thoroughly.
3. Finely dice yellow onion and add to the bowl.
4. Deseed the jalapeños (you can add the seeds for an extra kick). Finely dice the peppers and add to the bowl.
5. Deseed the habaneros (you can add the seeds for an extra kick). Finely dice the peppers and add to the bowl.
6. Cut your roma tomato in half and remove the seeds. Finely dice and add to the bowl.
7. Mince the garlic cloves and add to the bowl. 
8. Add the salt, paprika and black pepper to the bowl.
9. Mix until the guacamole is smooth and serve with tortilla chips.