What’s cooking?

In this new column, metro Atlanta chefs will share some of their most popular and delicious dishes. Sure, you’d love to cook for hours each and every day, but these quick recipes from the pros are tasty and offer more time to savor the dish with family and friends.

Below, executive chef and owner Mimmo Alboumeh of Red Pepper Taqueria offers a classic recipe for guacamole.

Red Pepper Taqueria's guacamole

Serving: 4 people

Prep time : 12 minutes

Ingredients

3 medium firm avocados

1 habanero, minced

1 lime, squeezed

2 Tbsp. cilantro, chopped

1 tsp. sea salt

Preparation

Muddle all ingredients in a mixing bowl or molcajete.

Serve with your favorite chips or crackers.

Read the AJC Fall Dining Guide, Atlanta Around the Clock, here .