Just as addicting as the original, this delicious party dip features basil in place of cilantro for an unexpected twist.

• 2 ripe, medium avocados, halved, seeded, and peeled
• ¾ cup snipped fresh basil
• ½ cup chopped seeded tomato
• 2 tablespoons chopped green onion
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• ¼ to ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper or few drops bottled hot pepper sauce
• Tortilla chips

1. In a bowl mash avocado with a fork
2. Stir in basil, tomato, green onion, lime juice, salt, and red pepper.
3. Serve immediately with tortilla chips.

Makes about 2 cups (16 2-tablespoon servings).