7 layer bean dip

Directions

1. 1
   Begin by throwing the refried beans into a small pan over medium-low heat.
2. 2
   We want to heat up the beans so they lose that just-out-of-the-can quality.
3. 3
   Stir in undrained green chilies and hot sauce.
4. 4
   Taste.
5. 5
   Stir in cumin to taste.
6. 6
   Smear beans in 9x13 glass dish, top with cheese of choice as next layer
7. 7
   Layer on sour cream, try not to disturb cheese
8. 8
   Make fresh guacamole: peel avocados, keep cores in bowl while mashing (keeps it from browning), stir in juice of lime, 1 tbsp.
9. 9
   Cilantro, tomatoes and 2/3 of large red onion, salt to taste
10. 10
    Layer on guacamole, try not to disturb sour cream
11. 11
    Add cheese layer; then evenly spread pico/salsa
12. 12
    For color: sprinkle with rest of chopped onion and cilantro leaves