Appetizers

DOUGH:

2 cups sifted flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

2/3 cup shortening

1/4 cup sugar dissolved in 1/2 cup milk

1 pound lean ground beef

1/2 small onion, finely diced

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup sugar

1 (12-ounce) can tuna

1/4 cup mayonnaise

1/8 teaspoon prepared mustard

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1 tablespoon dried parsley

By: Santa Fe Kitchens from Museum of New Mexico Foundation

1 tablespoon oil

1 yellow onion, minced

1 tomato, minced

1 (16-ounce) carton frozen medium or hot green chile, thawed, drained and minced

6 large ripe avocados

2 large ripe tomatoes, unpeeled and diced into small squares

1 teaspoon table salt, divided

1 large fresh lemon