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Ensalada de Aguacate (Golden Avocado Salad with Jalapeno-Cilantro Vinaigrette)

Ensalada de Aguacate (Golden Avocado Salad with Jalapeno-Cilantro Vinaigrette)

Ensalada de Aguacate (Golden Avocado Salad with Jalapeno-Cilantro Vinaigrette)1 C. Cilantro Leaves
2 small Jalapeno Peppers, stems removed
½ C. White Wine Vinegar
Juice of 2 Limes
1 clove Garlic
½ tsp. Salt
1 C. EVOO

½ C. Flour
2 Eggs, slightly beaten
1 C. Panko
2 Avocados, pitted, peeled and cut into 1” wedges, about 6 wedges per avocado
Salt
2 C. Canola Oil

12 C. baby Arugula
Salt
Pepper
1 pt. Cherry Tomatoes, halved

In blender puree cilantro, jalapeno, vinegar, lime juice, garlic and salt until smooth. Slowly drizzle in the oil until well combined and set aside.

Place flour, eggs and panko into 2 separate shallow bowls to set up a dredging station. Season avocado with salt and dredge in flour, egg, then panko. Place on parchment and repeat for all wedges. Heat oil in Dutch oven over medium high heat until shimmering. Gently place the breaded avocado wedges in oil (in batches as necessary) into the hot oil and cook 3 minutes, turning once, until golden brown. Transfer to paper lined tray to drain. Place arugula in bowl and toss with dressing. Season with salt and pepper. Divide among 4 plate, sprinkle with tomatoes and top with avocado.

Spicy Avocado Aioli

Spicy Avocado Aioli

1 Avocado
1 T mayo
juice of 1 lime
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. sugar
half of jalapeno (with seeds if spiciness is desired)
1/3 C. of milk

Add first 6 ingredients in the food processor and pulse a few times until smooth. Slowly add milk and puree until smooth and has reach the consistency that you want.

Bacon, Egg & Avocado Corn Cakes

Bacon, Egg & Avocado Corn Cakes

Bacon, egg and Avocado COrn cakes1 cup whole wheat pastry flour
1 cup finely ground cornmeal
1 tsp. baking soda
1⁄2 tsp. salt
1⁄2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
11⁄2 cups fresh or thawed frozen corn kernels
1 shallot, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 large eggs
1 cup low-fat milk
2 T. olive or canola oil
4 large eggs, for serving
1 avocado, pitted, peeled, and sliced into 12 slices
4 pieces of Bacon, cooked
1 pint grape tomatoes, quartered

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, baking soda, salt, and pepper. Add the corn, shallots, and garlic to the dry ingredients and mix until combined. In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the 2 eggs and milk. Add the wet ingredients to the dry and mix with a spoon until just combined. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the oil. Use a 1⁄3-cup measure and scoop the corn cake batter into the skillet, leaving about an inch in between each corn cake. Cook until the cakes begin to set and bubble on the top, 3 to 4 minutes. Gently flip and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes. Remove the corn cakes with a spatula and place on a plate or baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining batter. Cook the 4 eggs to your liking: sunny side up, over easy, poached, scrambled, or your preferred style.  To assemble the corn cakes, add the avocado slices and tomatoes over the top, and add a slice of bacon, cut in half in a cross over them. Top each with a cooked egg.

Note: In my last few years of poaching eggs, I’ve learned that it really does work best if your eggs are fresh, your water is not boiling at all, and you are patient. These days, I can poach an egg with success almost every time. It just takes lots of practice.

Shrimp Ceviche with Spicy Avocado Aioli

Shrimp Ceviche with Spicy Avocado Aioli

shrimp Ceviche

½ pound cooked prawns, diced
lime juice from 2 large limes
½ T. garlic, minced
1 each yellow onion, diced
½ cup Fresh roma tomatoes, peeled, seeded & diced
1 serrano pepper, seeds and ribs removed, diced
½ bunch cilantro, chopped
½ cup cucumber, diced
2 green onions, chopped

Spicy avocado Aioli

2 avocados
1 tsp. red wine vinegar
2 serrano peppers, small diced
½ bunch cilantro, roughly chopped
½ cup sour cream
2 cloves garlic, small diced
½ tsp. sea salt
juice of one lime

Tortilla Crisp:
flour tortillas, cut into triangles, then fried and lightly salted

Ceviche: In a non reactive bowl, combine the onion, green onion, and lime juice. Marinate for 30 minutes in the refrigerator. Add the shrimp and let sit refrigerated for 15 minutes. Add the rest of the ingredients and combine well.

Spicy Avocado Aioli: In a blender, combine vinegar, serrano peppers, cilantro, sour cream, garlic, salt and lime juice and puree until smooth. Meanwhile in a food processor, blend avocados. Slowly add in the mixture from the blender into the avocados. Keep chilled on ice or puree will discolor.

Fill mini martini glasses with the spicy avocado aioli and top with the shrimp ceviche. garnish with tortilla chip. Note: if you don’t have mini martini glasses, use Phyllo Cups and skip the tortilla crisp.

Green on Green Salad with Charred Corn, Chicken, & Homemade Green Goddess Dressing

Green on Green Salad with Charred Corn, Chicken, & Homemade Green Goddess Dressing

Green on green salad with corn 0141 pound cooked chicken breasts, roasted or grilled
2 ears yellow corn, shucked & silks removed
Olive oil for brushing corn
Kosher or sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
8 cups fresh arugula
½ English cucumber, very thinly sliced
1 medium ripe Hass avocado
Homemade Green Goddess dressing (recipe below)

Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Rub the corn with a little olive oil and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Grill, rotating occasionally, until the corn is charred on all sides. Remove to a cutting board and when cool enough to handle, cut the kernels off of the cobs. Divide the arugula among four plates and sprinkle with a little salt & freshly ground black pepper. Top with sliced chicken, some corn, and the sliced cucumbers. Cut the avocado in half lengthwise and remove the pit. With a large spoon, scoop the avocado out of the shell and cut the flesh into thin slices. Place ¼ of the avocado on each salad in a fan shape. Serve with Green Goddess dressing on the side.

Homemade Green Goddess Dressing

½ cup Greek yogurt
2 anchovies
¼ cup lightly packed Italian flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons roughly chopped chives or the white part of scallions
2 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh basil leaves
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tablespoon Champagne vinegar, or any good white wine vinegar
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Combine all of the ingredients through the vinegar in the bowl of a mini food processor and blend for several minutes until the dressing is bright green and the herbs are incorporated. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Taste and add more lemon juice if needed. Makes about 2/3 cup.

The Gobbler

The Gobbler

turkey-sandwich-recipe-gobbler-11 croissant per sandwich
shaved deli turkey breast (I prefer honey roasted)
cream cheese
fresh tomato slices
avocado slices
shredded lettuce
salt and pepper, to taste

Slice the croissants in half. Spread a thick layer of cream cheese on the croissant, top with the tomatoes, turkeys, lettuce, and avocado. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Avocado Salad with Heirloom Tomatoes

Avocado Salad with Heirloom Tomatoes

1 159495222791b15d2cb3553715168fbfhalf avocado, peeled, sliced
1 half ripe heirloom tomato, sliced
A pinch of chopped fresh chives or sliced green onions
Juice from one slice of lemon
A pinch of coarse salt (fleur de sel if you can get it)

Arrange slices of avocado and tomato on a plate. Sprinkle with chives, lemon juice, and coarse salt.

Avocado-Bacon Toasts

Avocado-Bacon Toasts

4 s6cc986d68058b29ab55d30d7e7216978lices rustic white or wheat bread
4 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
8 slices crispy cooked bacon
2 ripe medium avocados, halved and pitted
1 lime, cut into quarters
Coarse salt to taste

Heat the panini maker according to the manufacturer’s directions. Drizzle olive oil over each slice of bread and grill the bread, two slices at a time, until they’re toasted, about 2 minutes. For each toast: Criss-cross two slices of bacon on a slice of grilled bread. Lay an avocado half on top of the bacon and smash it with the back of a spoon to spread it around the toast. Squeeze lime juice over the top and season the avocado with coarse salt to taste.

Avocado Chicken Parmigiana

Avocado Chicken Parmigiana

3b2be22da2e50a69d7a95a3143f7b6c62 Chicken Breast Fillets, halved lengthways
1/2 Cup Plain Flour
2 Tablespoons Fresh Milk
2 Eggs
1 1/2 Cups Dried Breadcrumbs
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil/Cooking Spray
1/2 Cup Tomato Pasta Sauce
2 Avocado, Sliced
1/2 Cup Grated Mozzarella Cheese
Salad Green, to serve

Place chicken breast in a clear plastic bag (alternatively between 2 sheets plastic wrap), using a rolling pin or meat mallet pound until 0.5cm thick. Place flour and breadcrumbs on two separate plate and lightly whisk milk and egg together in a shallow bowl. Coat 1 piece of chicken breast in flour (shaking off excess), dip in egg mixture then coat in breadcrumbs using your fingertips pressing on to secure. Place on prepared baking tray lay with foil or baking paper, repeat the same process with the remaining chicken breast with flour, egg and etc. Lightly spray or brush the prepared chicken with oil, bake for 8 minutes (turning after 4 minutes to have evenly colors on the breadcrumbs) in preheated 200 degree Celsius (392°Fahrenheit) fan-forced oven. Remove from oven and spread each chicken breast with 1 heaped tablespoon of pasta sauce. Arrange avocado slices over sauce and sprinkle with decent amount of mozzarella cheese. Return to oven and bake for another 5 – 7 minutes or until golden and chicken is cooked through. Serve it together with some garden salad or use cooked pasta.

Fried Green Tomatoes with Avocados and Poached Eggs

Fried Green Tomatoes with Avocados and Poached Eggs

Fried Green Tomatoes with Avocados and Poached Eggs

 

1 large green tomato

Kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

1 large egg

1 tablespoon buttermilk

1 1/2 cups panko Japanese-style breadcrumbs

1/2 – 1 cup olive oil, for frying

For serving

1 medium avocado

1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice, or more to taste

4 large eggs

 

Prep tomatoes. Trim 1/2-inch from the stem and blossom ends of the tomato and discard. Slice tomato into 1/4-inch thick slices. Season tomato slices on both sides with salt and pepper. Set aside. Prep coating. In a shallow dish or pie pan, add the flour. In a second shallow dish, whisk together the egg and buttermilk until blended. Spread the panko breadcrumbs in a third shallow dish. Coat tomatoes. Working with one tomato slice at a time, dip the tomato slices into the flour to coat evenly, shaking off the excess. Then, dip into the egg mixture, letting the excess drip back onto the dish. Then coat the tomato slices in the panko breadcrumbs, patting firmly to help the breadcrumbs adhere. Cook tomatoes. Heat 1/2 cup oil in a 10-inch non-stick or well-seasoned cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Working in batches if necessary, carefully place tomatoes into the heated oil in a single layer. Cook until the undersides are golden brown, about 2 minutes. Turn the slices and fry until the other sides are browned, about 2 minutes more, adding more oil to the pan as necessary. Drain the fried tomatoes on paper towels. For serving: Prep avocado. Cut the avocado in half lengthwise around the pit. Twist the avocado halves in opposite directions and pull the halves apart. Remove the pit from the avocado and discard. Scoop out the avocado pulp into a medium bowl and mash it with a fork and some fresh lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Plate tomatoes. Place tomato slices on plates and top with even amounts of avocado mixture. Set aside. Cook eggs. For the eggs, crack the eggs into 4 small ramekins or sauce dishes. In a 12-inch straight-sided skillet, bring 3 inches of water to a simmer. Turn down the heat so that no more bubbles form on the surface. Carefully slide the eggs into the water, evenly spreading the eggs around the pan so they don’t touch each other. Cook eggs, undisturbed, until white is just set and yolk is still runny, 3 to 4 minutes. Use a rubber spatula to gently release eggs from the bottom of pan, if necessary. Using a slotted spoon, remove eggs from water. Blot the bottom of the spoon on a paper towel to remove excess water. Gently place an egg on each tomato slice. Serve immediately.

Chicken with Avocado and Mushrooms

Chicken with Avocado and Mushrooms

tumblr_inline_msog7g4IGE1qz4rgp1 dark-skinned California avocado (Haas), peeled and cubed
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 (2 1/2 pound) chickens, cut into serving pieces
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup butter

Sauce
3 finely chopped shallots
3 tablespoons cognac
1/3 cup dry white wine
1 cup whipping cream
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
3 tablespoons butter
1 cup chicken stock
Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Sprinkle avocado with lemon juice. Cover and refrigerate. Season chicken with salt and pepper. In a large heavy skillet, over low heat, heat 3 to 4 tablespoons butter and sauté? chicken until juices run yellow when it is pricked with a fork, about 35 to 40 minutes. Use two skillets if necessary, adding more butter as needed. Transfer cooked chicken to a serving dish. Cover loosely with aluminum foil. Keep warm in a 300 degree F oven for 15 minutes, while preparing sauce. Sauce: Add shallots to skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring and scraping sides and bottom of pan with wooden spoon. Add cognac and wine and bring to a boil. Boil until mixture has almost evaporated. Add cream and boil 5 minutes longer. In a saucepan over high heat, sauté? mushrooms in butter. Add chicken stock to cream mixture. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thick. Add the mushrooms, remaining cognac and avocado cubes. Stir until well blended. Pour over chicken. Sprinkle with parsley. Enjoy!

Instant Pot Avocado Eggs or Instant Pot Stuffed Avocado Baked Eggs

Instant Pot Avocado Eggs or Instant Pot Stuffed Avocado Baked Eggs

Instant Pot Avocado Eggs

 

1 avocado

2 large eggs

2 T. grated sharp Cheddar cheese Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

1 C. water

1 T. chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

Hot sauce or salsa (optional)

 

Halve the avocado and remove the pit. Use a spoon to scoop out one-quarter of the avocado flesh to make the hole in the center large enough to hold the egg. (I enjoy the excess avocado as a chef’s treat… snacking while cooking is so satisfying.) Crack an egg into each avocado well. Top each avocado egg with a sprinkling of cheese, and salt and pepper to taste. Pour the water into the Instant Pot and set the rack inside. Gently set the avocado halves on the rack. Cover, choose the “egg” setting, and cook for 2 minutes.. For runny yolks, quick-release the pressure. For firm yolks, let the pressure release naturally for 5 minutes, then quick-release the remaining pressure. Move each avocado half to a plate and top with cilantro and your favorite hot sauce or salsa, if desired.

 

 

Instant Pot Stuffed Avocado Baked Eggs

 

2 large ripe avocados

4 medium eggs

Sea salt and black pepper to taste

½ c. Cheddar Jack Cheese shredded

1/2 c. bacon crumbles

Optional Garnish:

chives or green onions green parts only, sliced thin

 

Cut avocados in half lengthwise and remove the pits. Use a spoon to carefully remove some of the avocado flesh around the pit to create more space for the egg. Reserve removed flesh for another use (or smash, season with salt and pepper to taste, and top each baked avocado half with a spoonful before serving). Place the avocado halves into the steaming basket. Add 1 C. of water to the Instant Pot. Lower the steaming basket with the avocados into the pressure cooker. Crack one egg into a measuring C. with a pour spicket and then carefully transfer the egg into one of the prepared avocado halves. Repeat this process with the remaining avocado halves and eggs. Season each with salt and black pepper, to taste. Top each avocado half with shredded Cheddar Jack cheese and crispy bacon pieces. Place the lid on the Instant Pot and lock it in place. Make sure that the vent is sealed. Cook on “Manual/High” for 4 minutes. Once done cooking quick release the pressure before unlocking the lid. Remove the avocados from the pressure cooker and garnish with chives or sliced green onions, if desired.

Guacamole Salad with Black Beans & Corn

Guacamole Salad with Black Beans & Corn

2 tomatoes, seeded and diced
1/2 cup red onion, sliced very thinly
2 jalapenos, seeded and minced
Kernels from 2 ears of fresh corn
1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
Juice of 1-2 limes
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
2 avocados, seeded, peeled and diced

In a large bowl, place tomatoes, onion, jalapenos, corn, and beans. Squeeze over the juice of 1 (very juicy) or 2 (somewhat stingy) limes, drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and toss gently. Taste for seasoning. When ready to serve, gently fold in avocados.

(I made up a big batch for the fridge and just left out the avocado. I slice it and add it in when we’re ready to eat.)

Bacon-Avocado Griddle Pizza

Bacon-Avocado Griddle Pizza

Bacon-Avocado-Griddle-Pizza1 C. lukewarm water (105-115 degrees)
2 1/4 C. flour
1 pkg. active dry yeast (1/4oz)
1 tsp. sugar
Salt
1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
1 shallot, thinly sliced crosswise
1/4 C. EVOO, plus more for brushing
1 T. balsamic vinegar
Pepper
3 avocados
1 12oz package bacon
1 bunch watercress

In a large glass, whisk together the water, 1 T. flour, the yeast and sugar; let stand until foamy, about 6 minutes. Using a food processor, combine the remaining flour and 1 tsp. salt. With the machine on, pour in the yeast mixture and process until the dough forms a ball. Mix for another minute, then transfer to a large greased bowl, turning the dough to coat. Cover and let rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, toss together the tomatoes, shallot, olive oil and vinegar; season with salt and pepper. Let stand at room temperature. In a medium bowl, mash the avocados; press plastic wrap directly onto the surface to cover. Preheat a large skillet; add the bacon and cook, turning once, until crisp, 12-15 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Preheat a griddle over high heat or an electric griddle to 400. On a lightly floured work surface, divide the dough into 4 pieces, then flatten each one into a disk. Stretch each disk into a 10″ round (if dough is too elastic, let rest for 5 minutes). Brush one side of each round with olive oil and, working in batches if necessary, transfer to the griddle, oiled sides down. Cook, lightly brushing the tops with more oil and flipping once, until browned, about 6 minutes on each side. Transfer to a cutting board. Spread the avocado evenly on each crust, leaving 3/4″ border. Toss the watercress with the tomato mixture and scatter over the pizzas. Crumble the bacon on top.

Zesty Avocado Cilantro Buttermilk Dressing

Zesty Avocado Cilantro Buttermilk Dressing

avocilantro3/4 cup low-fat buttermilk

1 small jalapeno, seeds removed, leave them in if you want it spicy

1/4 cup of fresh cilantro

1 medium haas avocado

1 clove garlic

2 T. chopped scallion

juice of 1 lime

1/8 tsp. cumin

1/4 tsp. fresh ground pepper

1/2 tsp. kosher salt

Combine all the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. For a thinner dressing add more buttermilk, for a thicker dip use less.

Yield: 6 servings

Calories: 65

Fat: 4.8g

Fiber: 2.2g

Avocado, Cream Cheese, and Salsa Pockets

Avocado, Cream Cheese, and Salsa Pockets

48127731c722fa4b6579ffdedf58112d1 large sheet puffed pastry, thawed

1 ripe avocado, halved and mashed

1/3 cup cream cheese

1/3 cup salsa

Salt and pepper, sprinkled to taste

1 egg, beaten

Heat oven to 400F and spray two baking sheets with cooking spray (line with foil first for even easier cleanup). Thaw puffed pastry for about 10 minutes. With a knife, slice the pastry into approximately 2-inch by 2-inch squares. (I only used one of the two pastries that came in the box, and made 9 squares, or 4 pockets. You can get 18 squares, or 9 pockets if you use the whole box). On half the squares, place a dollop of avocado, then cream cheese, then salsa. Season with salt and pepper. Use the remaining squares as the tops and place over top the filling. Seal the pockets by pressing the edges with a fork. Seal well so no filling oozes out during cooking. In a small bowl beat an egg with a fork and apply an egg wash to each of the pockets. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until desired browning and puffing has occurred.

Black Bean Omelet with Avocado Salsa Verde

Black Bean Omelet with Avocado Salsa Verde

NHB_omelet1 cup Black beans, cooked
3 Tbsp. Canola oil
2 T. White onion, diced
1 ea Serrano chile, minced
6 ea. Eggs
½ tea. Sea salt
1 tea. Canola oil
¼ cup Mozzarella cheese, grated
Avocado Salsa Verde

In a skillet with the canola oil, sauté the scallions, garlic, and cayenne for 1 minute; add the tomato and beans and cook until the liquid has evaporated. Season to taste, set aside and keep warm. In a bowl, the beat eggs and salt. Heat an 8-inch skillet over medium-low heat and add the butter and then pour in the ¼ of the egg mixture. As the eggs set, lift the edges, letting the uncooked portion flow underneath. When the eggs are nearly set, sprinkle the ¼ of the bean mixture over one side; sprinkle with ¼ cup grated cheese. Fold the omelet over the filling; cover and let stand for 1 minute or until the cheese is melted. Serve with a dollop of Avocado Salsa Verde.

Avocado Salsa Verde

1 large Avocado, peeled, seeded and cut in ½” diced
1 Tomato, seeded and cut into ¼” dice
2 T. Red Onion, finely chopped
1 tsp. minced and seeded Serrano Chile
½ tsp. minced Garlic
1 T. fresh Lime Juice
2 T. chopped Cilantro
Large Pinch Sugar
Salt & Pepper

Combine all ingredients and refrigerate at least one hour before serving.

Avocado, Orange, & Spinach Salad

Avocado, Orange, & Spinach Salad

1 lb. Spinach

1/2 lb. Mushrooms, sliced

1/2 medium Red Onion, thinly sliced

1 avocado, peeled, pit removed, and sliced, to serve

1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained, to serve

1/4 C. Olive oil

2 T. Cider vinegar

1 T. Sugar

1 T. Lemon & Pepper Seasoning

 

Remove tough stems from spinach and wash thoroughly to remove sand. Dry with paper towels or in salad spinner. Tear spinach into pieces and place in large salad bowl with mushrooms and onion. Place dressing ingredients in 1-C. glass measure and beat with fork until well combined. When ready to serve, pour dressing over spinach mixture and toss to coat. Garnish with avocado slices and mandarin oranges.

 

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Strawberry, Melon & Avocado Salad

Strawberry, Melon & Avocado Salad

18eda511ae6c41aa827041c49db0d70dc/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar, or red-wine vinegar
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Pinch of salt
4 cups baby spinach
1 small avocado, (4-5 ounces), peeled, pitted and cut into 16 slices
16 thin slices cantaloupe, (about 1/2 small cantaloupe), rind removed
1 1/2 cups hulled strawberries, sliced
2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted

Whisk honey, vinegar, mint, pepper and salt in a small bowl. Divide spinach among 4 salad plates. Arrange alternating slices of avocado and cantaloupe in a fan on top of the spinach. Top each salad with strawberries, drizzle with dressing and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Avocado, Hearts of Palm and Red Onion Salad

Avocado, Hearts of Palm and Red Onion Salad

AvocadoHeartsPalmSalad1 small garlic clove

1/4 cup fresh Cilantro

3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1/2 teaspoon sugar

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup olive oil

 

14-ounce can hearts of palm, drained, chopped in ¾” pieces

12 oz. jar marinated Artichoke Hearts, drained, chopped in ¾” pieces

4 California firm-ripe avocados, chopped in 3/4” pieces

1 small red onion, sliced thin

4 slices Prosciutto, cut into 1” pieces

8 Black Olives, chopped

Boston lettuce leaves (from about 2 heads)

In bowl, combine palm, artichokes, avocado, red onion, prosciutto and olives. In a blender, purée garlic and coriander with lemon juice, sugar, and salt. With motor running add oil in a stream, blending until dressing is emulsified.   Pour dressing over salad and toss gently with a rubber spatula until combined well. Line salad plates with lettuce leaves and mound salad mixture on top.

Beef, Brie & Avocado Sandwich

Beef, Brie & Avocado Sandwich

4 slices bread
6-8 thin slices of roast beef
1/2 avocado, thinly sliced
2 wedges President Wee Brie, or 2 ounces regular brie
3 cloves roasted garlic
sea salt
butter or light butter

Butter one side of each slice of bread. In a small bowl mash together cheese and garlic with a fork. Spread brie on the unbuttered side of two slices of bread. Layer beef on the brie, then add sliced avocado. Top with the other slices of bread, buttered side out. In a medium skillet on medium-high heat, place sandwiches and grill until evenly browned on one side, about two minutes. Then flip and grill another two minutes until brown. Serve.

Chipotle Chicken Rolls with Avocado Dipping Sauce

Chipotle Chicken Rolls with Avocado Dipping Sauce

Chipotle-Chicken-Rolls1 pkg (1 1/3lb) ground chicken breast
6 scallions, thinly sliced, then chopped
1 1/2 C. grated sharp cheddar cheese
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, finely chopped or 3 T. of a chipotle flavored salsa
Salt and fresh ground black pepper
6 sheets frozen phyllo dough, defrosted
4 T. unsalted butter, melted

1 ripe Hass avocado
Juice of 3 limes
Handful of fresh cilantro leaves
1 tsp. coarse salt
3 T. extra-virgin olive oil

Preheat oven to 400. In a bowl, combine ground chicken, scallions, cheddar cheese, garlic, and chipotles and season with salt and pepper. Transfer the mixture to a sealable plastic bag. To turn the sealable plastic bag into a homemade pastry bag, trim 1 1/2 inches off one of the bottom corners of the plastic bag. Push the chicken mixture to the cut corner without pushing it through the hole. Reserve while you prepare the phyllo. Arrange 1 sheet of phyllo dough with the long side closest to you on your kitchen counter, brush liberally from edge to edge with melted butter, and season with salt and pepper. Place another sheet of phyllo on top, again brush liberally with butter, and season with salt and pepper. Repeat with the third layer of phyllo. Place the trimmed end of the pastry bag 1/2 inch in from the left side and 1/2 inch up from the bottom of the phyllo sheet. Squeeze half of the chicken mixture from the bag while moving along in a straight line from left to right. Roll the front edge of the phyllo sheet away from you, encasing the chicken mixture. Continue until you have completed a long roll. Tuck the ends in and then brush the entire outside of the phyllo log with more melted butter. Transfer the first log to a rimmed cookie sheet, putting the seam side down. Repeat this process to make a second log with the remaining chicken mixture. Bake 15 minutes or until the log feels firm to the touch. While the phyllo-wrapped chicken is in the oven, cut the avocado in half lengthwise, cutting around the pit. Separate the halves and scoop out the pit with a spoon, then use the spoon to scoop the avocado from its skin. Place the avocado in a food processor and combine with lime juice, cilantro, coarse salt, and about 3 T. of water. Process until avocado mixture is smooth, then stream the EVOO into the dressing. Taste and adjust seasonings. Once the chipotle chicken rolls are cooked, remove from oven and let them cool just enough to handle. Cut each roll in half, then cut each half in 3 equal pieces. Serve 3 chicken rolls per person on a bed of Bibb lettuce with a dish of dipping sauce.

Mango, Avocado, and Arugula Salad

Mango, Avocado, and Arugula Salad

mango1 medium mango, peeled and sliced

1 medium avocado, peeled and sliced

1 tablespoon lemon or lime juice

1/4 to 1/2 cup pecan halves, as desired

A big handful or two of baby arugula leaves, as desired

2 tablespoons unsweetened coconut flakes, optional

Your favorite dressing to pass around (see suggestions following recipe)

 

Combine the mango with the avocado (toss the avocado gently with the lemon or lime juice first) on a serving platter or shallow bowl. Add the pecans and arugula, and toss gently. Sprinkle with the coconut flakes and serve at once. Pass around the dressing of your choice. Dressing suggestions: Quite honestly, this is good with no dressing at all, but if you’d like, you can pass around homemade or store bought balsamic vinaigrette or raspberry vinaigrette. Or, just step up the lemon and lime juice and add a splash of olive oil.

Corn Cakes with Tomato Avocado Relish

Corn Cakes with Tomato Avocado Relish

corn cakes3 large ears of corn, shucked
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ cup cornmeal
¼ cup red onion, finely diced
¼ cup thinly sliced fresh basil
1 tsp. baking powder
½ tsp. baking soda
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 tbsp. buttermilk
2 tbsp. unsalted butter, melted
Canola or vegetable oil, for frying
For the relish:
1 large tomato, cored and chopped
1 scallion, minced
1 tbsp. minced fresh basil
1 clove garlic, minced
Juice of half a lime
1½ tsp. olive oil
1½ tsp. white wine vinegar
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 ripe avocado, pitted and diced
Ranch dressing, for serving (optional)

Cut the corn kernels off of the cobs and place in a large bowl. Place 2 cups of the corn kernels in the food processor and pulse several times, until the corn is slightly pureed but still chunky. Scrape the mixture into the bowl with the remaining corn kernels. Add the flour, cornmeal, onion, basil, baking powder, and baking soda to the bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir to mix well. Add the eggs, buttermilk, and butter, and stir just to combine.
To make the salsa, combine all of the ingredients except the avocado in a medium bowl and mix well to combine. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve, up to 2 days. Just before serving, mix in the avocado. Place a large skillet over medium heat. Add just enough oil to barely cover the bottom of the pan and heat until sizzling hot. Scoop the batter into the skillet a heaping tablespoon at a time, cooking the cakes in batches of 4 or 5 so that they are not touching. Fry 1-2 minutes per side, until golden brown. Transfer the cooked cakes to a wire rack and repeat with the remaining batter. Serve immediately topped with the relish and drizzled with ranch dressing, if desired.

Corn Avocado Soup with Cheese Toasts

Corn Avocado Soup with Cheese Toasts

l_R1802114 cloves garlic, peeled and halved
1 jalapeno chile, seeded
4 avocados, halved and peeled
Grated peel of 1 lime and juice of 3 limes
3/4 C. cilantro leaves
salt and pepper
3 C. chicken broth
2 C. fresh corn kernels (from 2 ears) or one 10oz box of frozen corn, thawed and patted dry
1/2 baguette, sliced on an angle and toasted
4oz feta or queso fresco cheese, sliced

Using a food processor, finely chop 2 cloves garlic and the jalapeno. Add the avocados, lime peel, lime juice and 1/2 cup cilantro leaves; season to taste with salt and pepper. Process until just combined. With the machine on, slowly pour in the chicken broth until smooth. If the soup is too thick, slowly add up to 1 cup water. In a small nonstick skillet, toast the corn kernels over medium heat, stirring, until lightly browned. Season with salt and let cool. Stir 1 1/2 cups corn kernels into the soup. Preheat the broiler. Rub 1 side of each toast with the remaining 2 cloves garlic and top with a slice of cheese. Broil the toasts until the cheese is softened. Top the soup with the remaining 1/2 cup corn kernels and the remaining 1/4 cup cilantro. Serve with the toasts.

Busy Night Turkey Taco Soup with Avocado Cream

Busy Night Turkey Taco Soup with Avocado Cream

turkeytaco2 1/2 C. Turkey Breast Cutlets or leftover Turkey, cooked and chopped

1 (11 oz .) can Mexican-style corn

1 (16 oz.) can chili beans, undrained

2 (14.5 oz.) cans chicken broth

1 (16 oz.) jar chunky salsa

Salt and pepper to taste

1/4 C. chopped fresh cilantro

1/2 C. low-fat sour cream

2 T. guacamole

 

In a large pot over medium heat, combine corn, chili beans, broth and salsa. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and stir in cooked turkey. Season with salt and pepper. Cover, and cook 5 to 10 minutes more, until heated through. Stir in cilantro. In a bowl, stir together sour cream and guacamole until smooth. Ladle soup into bowls and top with guacamole mixture.

 

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Avocado Garden Salad

Avocado Garden Salad

salad6 cups torn or cut mixed salad greens
3 medium tomatoes, chopped
5 green onions, chopped
1 small cucumber, peeled and chopped
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1⁄3 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon salt
1 large avocado, peeled

Mix salad greens, tomatoes, onions, and cucumber in a large serving bowl. In a small bowl, mix lemon juice, garlic powder, ground black pepper, and salt. Pour over salad mixture and toss together. Cut avocado in half lengthwise. Remove pit and peel avocado halves. Slice into thin wedges, about 1/8-inch thick. Arrange avocado slices on top of salad and serve immediately
Yield: 6 servings.
Serving Size: 1½ cups per serving
Calories: 78
Fat: 5g
Fiber: 4g

Avocado Salad Dressing

Avocado Salad Dressing

avocadodressing1/2 Cup Avocado
1/4 Cup Fresh Cilantro
Juice of 1 Lime
1/2 Cup Water
2 T. Olive oil
1 tsp. Garlic Salt

Put all ingredients in blender, or food processor and blend until very smooth.

Broccoli and Cheddar-Stuffed Potato Skins with Avocado Cream

Broccoli and Cheddar-Stuffed Potato Skins with Avocado Cream

potatostuff

8 small Idaho potatoes (about 2 1/2 lb. total), scrubbed and dried

4 tsp. canola oil

1/4 tsp. salt

8 ounces broccoli florets, coarsely chopped (about 4 C.)

Cooking spray

3 pieces Canadian bacon, finely diced (about 3 ounces)

3/4 C. grated extra-sharp Cheddar (about 3 ounces)

Avocado Creme:

2 scallions, thinly sliced, greens reserved

1 medium avocado

2 T. reduced-fat sour cream

2 T. lime juice

1/4 C. cilantro leaves

1 clove garlic

1/4 tsp. salt

 

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Pierce potatoes several times with a fork and wrap in paper towels. Microwave on high for 13 to 15 minutes, until potatoes are cooked through. Remove from microwave and cool until potatoes are easy to handle. Slice potatoes in half lengthwise. Using a spoon, scoop all but 1/8 inch of the inside of the potato, leaving skin intact. Reserve scooped potato flesh for another use. Brush both inside and outside of potatoes with oil and sprinkle with salt. Place potatoes, skin-side down, on a baking sheet and bake until skins are crisp and edges are golden brown, about 20 minutes. In the meantime, prepare the filling. Steam the broccoli until crisp-tender, about 3 to 4 minutes. Drain and set aside. Spray a nonstick pan with cooking spray and preheat over medium-high heat. Add the Canadian bacon and cook until crisp stirring often, about 3 to 4 minutes. Reserve. To make avocado cream, combine scallion whites, avocado, sour cream lime juice, cilantro, garlic and salt in the small bowl of a food processor and process on high until smooth. About 30 seconds. Toss the broccoli with cheese and spoon filling evenly among potatoes. Lower oven to 400 degrees F and return potatoes to oven until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes. Spoon 1 T. of the avocado cream on top of broccoli-filled potatoes, then top with scallion greens and 1 tsp. crisped bacon bits.

 

Yield:  8 servings

Serving Size: 2 potato halves, 1 T. avocado cream, 1/2 tsp. scallions and 1 tsp. bacon bits

Calories:  180

Fat: 10g

Fiber: 3g

 

 

 

Avocado Ranch Sauce

Avocado Ranch Sauce

avo1 ripe avocado, pitted, peeled, and cut in large pieces

Juice of 1 lime

1/2 C. Ranch Dressing

Salt, to taste

 

Place all the ingredients except the salt in a food processor and process until completely smooth. Scrape into a bowl and season to taste with salt. Serve Immediately.

 

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Avocado-Tahini Dressing

Avocado-Tahini Dressing

1 medium ripe Avocado, peeled and diced

1/3 C. Tahini

Juice of 1 Lemon

½ tsp. Cumin

2-4 T. fresh chopped Parsley or Cilantro

Combine all ingredients in a food processor and puree until smooth. Add ¼ – ½ C. water, as needed, to achieve desired consistency. Stir ½-1 C. into cooked greens; store remainder in covered container in refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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Avocado and Mango Salad with Tequila-Lime Vinaigrette

Avocado and Mango Salad with Tequila-Lime Vinaigrette

avosaladFor the vinaigrette

1/2 teaspoon finely grated lime zest (use a microplane grater)

1/2 teaspoon finely grated orange zest (use a microplane grater)

2 teaspoons lime juice

1 tablespoon Reposado Tequila

1 tablespoon sherry vinegar

3 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon Tabasco to taste

1/8 teaspoon sea salt

 

For the tortilla strips

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 large flour tortilla – cut in 1/8” x 2” strips

Large pinch sea salt

 

For the salad

2 bunches arugula – root ends trimmed, rinsed and spun dry

1 firm, ripe avocado – peeled and cut in 1/8” slices

1 large ripe mango – peeled, cheeks cut in 1/8” slices

 

To make the vinaigrette – Place the zests, juice, Tequila, vinegar, oil, Tabasco and salt in a small bowl and whisk until well blended. Set aside. To make the tortilla strips – Heat a large heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil and the tortilla strips. Sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until golden on all sides and crispy, tossing from time to time. Remove from heat, transfer to a plate, sprinkle with salt and cool to room temperature.  Cook’s note: Once cooled, the tortilla strips can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days. To serve – Place a few leaves of arugula in the center of each plate. Drizzle with half the vinaigrette. Top with slices of avocado and mangoes, alternating them and slightly overlapping the slices. Drizzle with the balance of the vinaigrette. Garnish with the tortilla strips and serve immediately.

Pasta Salad with Shrimp and Avocado

Pasta Salad with Shrimp and Avocado

7 oz. Pasta Shapes

1 Ripe Avocado, chopped into ½” Cubes (you can sub tomato if your kids dislike avocado)

1 ¼ C. small, peeled, cooked Shrimp (salad shrimp)

1 Head Boston Lettuce, cut into ½” pices

1 T. snipped Fresh Chives

 

2 T. Catsup

1 tsp. Soy Sauce

Few Drops Tobasco

½ tsp. Worcestershire

1/3 C. Heavy Cream

¼ C. Mayonnaise

Squeeze Lemon Juice

 

Cook Pasta according to package directions.  Mix cooked pasta with avocado, shrimp, lettuce and chives.  Mix remaining ingredients and toss with salad.  Sprinkle with Paprika if desired.

 

From Lunch Boxes and Snacks

 

 

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Avocado, Manchego Cheese Omelet

Avocado, Manchego Cheese Omelet

8 Eggs – large

1/4 C. Milk. Cooking oil as needed

1 Avocado – sliced

1/4 C. Yellow bell pepper – small diced

1/4 C. Red and green bell pepper – small diced

1 Jalapeno pepper – seeded – finely diced

1/4 C. Onion – finely diced

1 T. Fresh cilantro – minced

2 tsp. Fresh parsley – chopped

Salt to season

Fresh ground black pepper to season

1 1/4 C. Spanish Manchego cheese – shredded

 

Sauté peppers and onions in a small amount of oil. Add cilantro and parsley, season with salt and pepper. Cook until tender. Reserve. Combine eggs and milk. Mix well and reserve.  Heat a non-stick omelet or egg pan over medium heat. Portion beaten egg into pan. Stir in sautéed pepper and onion. Cook until set. Flip omelet and cook until done. Add sliced avocado and top with cheese. Fold omelet and turn out onto warm serving plates.  Top with additional cheese and garnish with fresh cilantro sprigs. Repeat process to create 4 servings.   Spanish Manchego cheese is available in the specialty cheese section of most large grocery or food specialty stores.

 

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Avocado with Warm Bacon Cilantro Dressing

Avocado with Warm Bacon Cilantro Dressing

Avocado with Warm Bacon Dressing-0011/3 lb. sliced bacon (about 4 slices)

2 firm-ripe avocados, each pitted, peeled, and cut into 4 to 6 wedges

3 garlic cloves, minced

1/4 C. water

2 T. fresh lime juice

1 1/2 tsp. sugar

Kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

2 T. chopped cilantro

 

Cook bacon in a skillet over medium-low heat until crisp. Drain bacon on paper towels. Remove pan from heat and pour the bacon fat into a bowl. Add 2 T. bacon fat back into your skillet. Divide the sliced avocado wedges among 4 plates. Heat bacon fat over medium heat. Add garlic, 1/4 C. water, lime juice, and sugar and simmer for 1 minute, stirring. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in cilantro. Crumble the bacon in to the skillet. Stir until combined. Spoon over avocado wedges and serve immediately

 

 

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Avocado Pound Cake

Avocado Pound Cake

3/4 C. all purpose flour

3/4 C. cake flour

1/4 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. baking powder

 

1/2 C. unsalted butter, softened

1 1/2 C. sugar

2 eggs

1 tsp. vanilla

2 tsp. lemon zest

1/2 C. sour cream

2 ripe avocado, cubed

 

Preheat oven to 325F. Grease the bottom and sides of a 9x5x3 loaf pan. In a large bowl, sift together the dry ingredients. Set aside. In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar until pale and light in texture. Add vanilla, and one egg at a time, while still mixing. Beat in the avocado until batter is smooth. Mix in sour cream and lemon zest. Wih a spatula, gently fold in the dry ingredients, without overworking the batter. The batter will be slightly dry. Pour it into the prepared pan. Bake about 1 hour or until a knife inserted in the middle comes out clean, and top of cake is golden.

 

 

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Everybody’s Favorite Guacamole

Everybody’s Favorite Guacamole

3 medium Haas Avocados

1 T. fresh Lime Juice

½ C. Pico de Gallo

1 ½ tsp. chopped Garlic

1 tsp. Olive Oil

1 tsp. seeded, stemmed, minced Jalapeno

1 tsp. Salt

 

Pit avocados and score in grid pattern without cutting through the skin.  Scoop out flesh with large spoon and add to mixing bowl  Add lime juice and stir to evenly coat avocado.  Add remaining ingredients and gently mash and toss.  The majority of the avocado pieces should remain whole, with only enough mashed to hold everything together.

 

 

From Chevy’s Tex Mex Cookbook

 

 

Crab and Avocado Duet

Crab and Avocado Duet

 

1 ripe avocado

3 T. lemon juice

1/4 tsp. salt, plus more for seasoning

1 tsp. Dijon mustard

Pinch white pepper

1/2 pound lump crabmeat

2 T. chopped chives

 

Pit and peel the avocado and cut it into 1/2-inch chunks. In a small bowl toss the avocado chunks gently with 1 T. of the lemon juice and season with salt to taste. In a medium bowl, whisk together remaining lemon juice, 1 tsp. Dijon mustard, pinch of white pepper, and 1/4 tsp. salt. Add crabmeat and toss.  Stand an empty 15-ounce can with both top and bottom removed on a serving plate. Scoop a quarter of the avocado into the can. Place 1/4 of the crabmeat on top and press down gently into the mold. Gently pull the can off the avocado and crab mixture. Garnish with a half tsp. of chives. Repeat with the remaining 3 servings and serve.

 

Yield: 4 servings

Calories: 150

Fat: 8g

Fiber: 3g

 

Avocado & Hearts of Palm Salad

Avocado & Hearts of Palm Salad

 

1 ripe avocado (diced) (Click here for a refresher on cutting an avocado)

3 hearts of palm (1 can) – sliced into 1/2cm coins

 

Vinaigrette

1/3 C. olive oil

3 T. white wine vinegar

1 tsp Dijon mustard

pinch dried oregano (if you have fresh, use that instead)

1 T. of finely chopped parsley

 

Whisk together and ingredients and set aside.  Toss avocado and hearts of palm together. Drizzle vinaigrette over top and serve.

 

 

 

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