AVOCADO TOAST
WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS Some dishes are so simple that they are not even worth talking about. But avocado toast is definitely worth a discussion. Avocado toast is here to stay: It’s healthy, delicious, satisfying, and one of the simplest things to make for a quick breakfast or lunch. We took ours up a notch […]
TUNA POKE WITH AVOCADO
WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS Hawaiian fishermen would save the trimmings from their daily catch to season and serve raw, with colorful vegetable toppings. Their humble working-class dish has now exploded onto the fast-casual dining scene. Avocado is a common addition to poke, so we wanted to highlight it by dialing the amount way up. Its […]
CRISPY SKILLET TURKEY BURGERS WITH CHARRED AVOCADO RELISH
WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS Sliced or mashed avocado is a great addition to burgers and sandwiches, but it’s usually more about richness than flavor. We wanted to develop an intensely flavored avocado topping that offered more than just textural contrast. Grilling or charring avocados produces robust, smoky flavors that linger and cut through the vegetable’s […]
SHRIMP SALAD WITH AVOCADO AND ORANGE
WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS The buttery richness of avocado pairs beautifully with sweet shrimp in this fresh take on a classic deli salad. For firm yet tender shrimp, we started the shrimp in cold court bouillon, heating the shrimp and liquid together to just a near-simmer. For a perfect deli-style dressing that wouldn’t mask the […]
COBB SALAD WITH CREAMY AVOCADO DRESSING
WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS This is a show-stopper of a salad, a celebration of avocado’s unctuous texture and a welcome update for an American classic. Cobb salad generally features everything but the kitchen sink: chopped salad greens, chicken breast, hard-boiled eggs, bacon, avocado, tomatoes, blue cheese, and a litany of other ingredients. Stories vary as […]
AVOCADO SALAD WITH TOMATOES AND RADISHES
WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS In salad, buttery avocados demand an acidic dressing to cut their richness. Using a little mayonnaise as an emulsifier allowed us to make a creamy dressing with equal parts vinegar and olive oil. To add flavor and textural contrast, we steered clear of leafy greens and relied on crunchier vegetables like […]
BEAN AND BEEF TAQUITOS WITH AVOCADO SAUCE
WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS The unctuous texture of avocados lends itself well to simple, creamy uncooked sauces that perfectly complement crispy, spicy foods. Taquito means “little taco,” but these filled and fried party-food bites have outsize appeal. Traditional versions can be work-intensive so we streamlined things for an easy at-home method. Spiced ground beef replaced […]
SUPER GUACAMOLE
WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS No party is complete without a bowl (or two) of guacamole. And now that avocado is such a food celebrity, this tried-and-true standby has become even more adored. Our super guac is all about bold flavor and great texture. First, we chopped the avocados into small pieces. Next, we minced our […]
POWER SMOOTHIE
WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS Rich and subtly sweet, avocado is a natural choice for blending into smoothies. This feel-good “green” power smoothie, with kale, avocado, pineapple, and banana, tastes great while also making you feel virtuous. And it’s filling enough to call it breakfast. We turned to a surprising source for protein for this smoothie: […]
STIR-FRIED ASPARAGUS WITH SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS
WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS Asparagus, like many vegetables, is a natural candidate for stir-frying because it cooks in a flash. The intense heat beautifully caramelizes it, while the short cooking time ensures that its crisp-tender bite is preserved. Starting with a hot skillet and then stirring the asparagus only occasionally during cooking allowed the asparagus […]