Contents

PREFACE

INTRODUCTION

Avocado How-Tos

How to Choose an Avocado

How to Pit an Avocado

How to Keep an Avocado from Browning

Health Benefits of Avocados and Avocado Oil

BREAKFASTS

Avocado and Mango Smoothie

Chocolate-Banana Smoothie

Lime and Avocado Smoothie

Avocado Pancakes

Bacon and Egg Cups with Avocado

Mushroom, Brie, and Avocado Omelet

Sausage and Sweet Potato Hash

Savory Oatmeal

APPETIZERS, SNACKS, AND DIPS

Avocado and Cucumber Soup

Avocado Salsa, Three Ways

Avocado Tzatziki

Caramelized Onion Dip

Green Hummus

Mango and Avocado Skewers with Honeyed Yogurt Dip

Nori-Wrapped Avocado with Toasted Sesame Sauce

Perfect Guacamole

Shrimp Salad Rolls

Prosciutto-Wrapped Avocado

Smoky Chipotle Cheese Dip

Zucchini Tuna Boats

SALADS AND DRESSINGS

Avocado-Lemon Dressing

Peach, Avocado, and Basil Dressing

Avocado Mayonnaise

Avocado Pesto Cream

Avocado and Broccoli Salad

Avocado Coleslaw

Potato Salad

Chicken Salad

Cobb Salad

Crab Salad

Egg Salad

Grapefruit and Avocado Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing

Jicama, Bacon, and Avocado Salad

Mango and Avocado Rice Salad

Pear and Avocado Salad

SIDES

Oil-Mashed Potatoes

Herb-Roasted Potatoes

Quinoa with Kale, Avocado, Cilantro, and Bacon

Sautéed Mixed Vegetables

Shrimp and Avocado–Stuffed Tomatoes

Shrimp-Stuffed Avocado with Bocconcini

MAINS

Avocado-Stuffed Meatballs

Pan-Fried Steak with Compound Butter

Pork Burgers on Portobello Buns

Pork Tacos with Avocado Cream

Pulled Pork and Avocado Rice Bowls

Roasted Salmon with Creamy Avocado

Stuffed Peppers

DESSERTS AND BAKED GOODS

Avocado-Lime Ice Pops

Avocado Ice Cream

Avocado Mousse

Avocado Rice Pudding

Chocolate Avocado Pudding

Avocado Truffles

Morning Glory Muffins

Vanilla Oat Muffins

Avocado Brownies

Vanilla Lemon Snack Cake

Chocolate Fudge Cake

Chocolate Fudge Frosting

Mini Avocado Cheesecakes

INDEX

MEASUREMENT CONVERSION TABLES

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

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