Avocado Recipes

Super Creamy Avocado Lime Sauce

The flavor of this lusciously Creamy Avocado Lime Sauce is matched only by its versatility…so much so that it might just become your new favorite condiment!     Move over guacamole!  Ok, I’m joking.  Good guac is hard to knock.  This versatile, super creamy avocado lime sauce, however, has the power to transform even the simplest…

Chifrijo (Costa Rican Taco Bowls)

In Costa Rica, these adaptable bowls are often enjoyed with tortilla chips and an Imperial beer and offer a delicious way to reinvent leftovers.   ¡Pura Vida! Directly translated, these two words mean “pure life,” but in Costa Rica, the phrase has become a national motto used to say hello, goodbye, and pretty much everything…

Strawberry Avocado Salad

Quick and easy to make, full of fresh flavor, and tossed with a simple poppyseed dressing – a side of grilled chicken or salmon is all that’s needed for a light and satisfying summer meal.   As I glance back on the last few posts, things are looking rather fruity and salad-y. Tis the season,…

Avocado, Watermelon & Mint Salad with Feta Cheese

Bursting with flavor and color, this light summer salad complements grilled chicken, fish, and steak beautifully. The simple prep makes it perfect for effortless weeknight meals and casual entertaining alike. My paternal grandmother and my mother shared an extraordinary knowledge of flowers, an ability to use them in artistic ways, and a general love of…

Egg & Avocado Toast

The simplest of ingredients unite for a filling, wholesome meal that satisfies any time of day. (And don’t miss the avocado tips!)   A wooden lazy Susan sat in the center of my family’s kitchen table when I was young. It was fun to whirl around, and since little hands could give big spins, the…

BLT Pasta Salad with Avocado

In recent weeks, I’ve heard from many readers who offered kind praise for my Mexican Street Corn Salad recipe. Many noted the big flavor punch delivered by the small amount of lime juice that’s added to the mayo.  The bright, fresh taste it delivers happens to be my favorite part of the salad, too. In the following…

Creamy Chocolate Power Shake

Thick enough to eat with a spoon and loaded with a wholesome balance of ingredients that will deliciously fuel your day.   I LOVE this shake–although you can call it a smoothie if you prefer. Initially, I was not a believer.  My friend Anita gets all the credit for showing me the wisdom of adding…

Teriyaki Salmon Bowls

This heart-healthy, flavor-packed meal takes advantage of the cook-once-eat-twice method and can be customized to taste!         When considering foods that taste good as leftovers, lasagna, chili and the Thanksgiving turkey likely come to mind. Fish, not so much. Once cooked, however, leftover seafood can be safely stored in the refrigerator for…

Hamburger Wedge Salad

You’ll never miss the bun when you serve a juicy, protein-rich burger over this crisp wedge salad…and you need not be cutting carbs to adore this meal!           Various sources credit the early fame of the wedge salad to diners in the 1950s and 1960s. Its appeal waned in the 1970s as consumer…

Easy Egg & Guacamole Breakfast Pizza

Two nutritional powerhouses join forces for a filling, savory breakfast that satisfies just as well when served as a super simple dinner!   Chances are good that if you make guacamole for a crowd, the serving bowl will be scraped clean. But if you make it for your family, you may have some leftover. This…

Classic Guacamole

The best guacamole keeps it simple: ripe avocados plus a short list of flavorful add-ins in just the right amounts. Perfect as a dip, in tacos, on sandwiches, burrito bowls, and more.   I tend to tuck recipes away and wait for what I hope will be just the right occasion for my readers. This…

Super Easy Egg & Avocado Salad

Avocados and bananas have a lot in common.  When you need to buy them for immediate use, they always seem to be rock hard and green.  And then, once ripe, plans sometimes change and they’re overripe before you know it.  There’s a multitude of delicious ways to ensure overripe bananas don’t go to waste–and they…

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