Fun Lunches for the Whole Family
In a busy household, it's not uncommon to forget about having a nice weekend lunch and put off mealtime until evening, but wouldn't you prefer the chance to sit down and enjoy a hot lunch with your...
View ArticleThe Great Recipe Wrangle
By Jennifer Chappell Smith I long to gather all my go-to recipes in one place. The personal faves in the type-written cookbook my mom compiled. The cake batter-splattered index cards from friends. And...
View ArticleJingle All Day With Fresh Breakfast Options
With shopping, gift-wrapping, and holiday cooking and baking, it’s that time of year where you might not sit down for the entire day. In other words, what you need is a hearty breakfast to keep your...
View ArticleMake Your Own Avocado Salad Dressing
You’re probably already using chunks or slices of creamy avocados as an ingredient in your salads. But have you tried making a dressing with avocados yet? Making your own dressing with avocado is a...
View Article3 International Avocado Dishes
Avocados from Mexico are used in dishes around the world because they give meals a creamy and smooth texture, a flavorful taste, and contain nearly 20 vitamins and minerals. The following are some...
View ArticleHow to Make Delicious Avocado Appetizers
Entertaining is a lot of fun but sometimes the avocado meal planning can be daunting. Trying to make sure you have a wide array of snacks for your guests is tough, but it doesn’t have to be! Just...
View ArticleBaked Bacon Avocado Egg Rolls
Baked Avocado Egg Rolls are a nutritious spin on the classic appetizer! Made with crispy bacon and creamy avocado then served with a Greek yogurt cilantro dipping sauce! Are you fighting the urge to...
View ArticleCucumber and Avocado Salad with Feta
Avocados from Mexico have just 50 calories per serving, contain nearly 20 vitamins and minerals and just 1 gram of sugar. A 1-ounce serving of avocados contains 81 micrograms of the carotenoids lutein...
View ArticleSpicy Avocado Dip Recipe
When I am looking for inspiration for a great dish to share with family and friends, I often turn to Avocados from Mexico to get me started. Avocados are rich in taste, but also contain nearly 20...
View Article5 Surprisingly Delicious Guac Mixes
Ah, guacamole. It is quite possibly the most perfect party food ever invented (Thank you, 14th-16th century Aztecs of Mexico!). What could be better than a no-cook dip that goes together quickly? That...
View ArticleDelicious Beet, Avocado, Queso Fresco and Walnut Salad
This salad has a fascinating combination of textures and flavors. The beets, with their sweet and hard bite, contrast the smooth, mildly nutty and creamy bite of the avocado. The orange powered creamy...
View ArticleBeet, Pineapple, Avocado and OJ Smoothie
Not only is this combination of ingredients wholesome and packed with nutrients and vitamins that your body will be happy to receive, but it is also packed with flavor. Sweet, tart, citrusy and creamy...
View ArticleBreakfast Burrito
One of my favorite quick or to-go breakfasts to make for the boys! It can be made so fast, it is filling, and it has the entire breakfast practically rolled up in a tasty package! You can cater to your...
View ArticleGarlic Shrimp, Fennel & Orange Guac
Serves 6-8 This is a sophisticated, yet simple to prepare, guacamole. Once it is assembled, it feels very light and bright. Not your traditional guacamole by any means, but I’m sure once you give it a...
View ArticleMolcajete 101
Ok: confession time. What kitchen gear do you use to make guacamole? Did you know that authentic Mexican guac is made in a molcajete? "A molca-what?!", you say. A molcajete. You can't make a true...
View ArticleFour Fabulous Cookbooks
With autumn just around the corner, you're likely to be coming in from the summer sun and spending more time in the kitchen. Home cooks' favorite fall recipes often include stews and other warm,...
View Article5 Fun Ways to Use Apple Cider
If fall has a flavor, it's definitely apple cider. We love everything about this drink: its smell, its taste, and all the childhood memories it evokes. But did you know you can use cider for more than...
View ArticleAdding Even More Green to Your Salad: How to Make Amazing Avocado Salads
Put away the bottles of salad dressings, roll up your sleeves, and get ready to be creative! You're about to experiment with salad, one of the easiest, most versatile dishes you can make, regardless...
View ArticleIt’s Never Too Late in the Year to Take a Dip: Delicious Avocado Dips that...
Guacamole is the undisputed king of avocado dips, but it's okay to confess that sometimes your tastebuds demand something different. How about we give Its Royal Guacamoleness a respite and try a few...
View ArticleWarm Foods and Drinks to Cure the Winter Doldrums
After a hike, a toboggan ride, a whirl around the skating rink, or (less exciting) shoveling the driveway, nothing beats the body-soothing goodness of warm foods and drinks during colder months. From...
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