So I was looking through an old hand written recipe note book that my Mom gave me, looking for a quick and simple recipe to post with our lunch specials. As I am thumbing through this notebook full of history, memories and great recipes, I found a letter that my Grandmom Ines Maria had written to me back in 1974, the year that my Dad suffered a tragic death.

This letter must have been in response to a letter, or communication of some sort from me letting her know how devastated and lost I felt without Daddy. The essence, the message in her letter was this: "You can live life two ways, in a roller coaster, and experience happiness, anxiety, sadness, anticipation and be thrilled by it all at the same time, or you can choose to live your life on a merry go- round--steady as she goes. No surprises, no thrills, every move planned. I think you are a roller coaster girl, and I know that your father was too. Get back on your roller coaster, I  love you, Tati". 

Tucked inside this letter was her avocado salad recipe that she made for Daddy all the time. Quick, simple and good. It is an honor to share it with you! 

Serves 4

4 Hass Avocados, seeded, cored and diced ( reserve the shell)

1 cup of diced mango -Trader Joe's has great deals on this

1/2 cup finely diced red onions

1/2 cup rosted red peppers

 2 cups of diced Roasted Chicken --I get it roasted at the market.

1 tbsp mayonnaise

1 tbsp sour cream

1 tsp ground brown mustard

1 tsp lime juice

Salt and fresh Black Pepper to taste

Mint for garnish

Place 1 shell of avocado on a plate. Mix all ingredients and spoon into avocado shells and garnish with mint. A delicious simple recipe that can make a light supper or a delightful lunch! Buen Provecho!Chef Marta