For 4 salad servings or 8 appetizer servings you will need:

1/4 c. cold water
1 pkg. unflavored gelatin
1/4 c. boiling water
1 lg. avocado, peeled and pitted
1 1/2 tbsp. lemon juice
1/2 c. sour cream
3/4 tsp. salt
3/4 tsp. chili powder
1/8 tsp. hot pepper sauce
Lettuce leaves and lemon wedge (optional)
Crackers (optional)

1. Place the cold water and gelatin into blender or food processor with steel blade in place. Mix until gelatin is thoroughly moistened. Let stand 2 to 3 minutes.

2. Add the boiling water and process 10 seconds. Add avocado, lemon juice, sour cream, salt, chili powder and hot pepper sauce. Process until smooth and creamy.

3. Brush small ring mold lightly with vegetable oil. Pour in mixture. Cover and chill until set, 2 hours to overnight.

4. To unmold, dip quickly in warm water. Slide butter knife in on one edge to release vacuum. Place serving platter over mold and invert. Garnish center of mold with lettuce leaves and lemon wedge and serve as a salad or with crackers as an appetizer.