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Mediterranean Pasta Salad with California Avocado

Creamy California Avocados and tasty Cara Mia Marinated Artichoke Hearts star in this delicious pasta salad…

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Artichoke, Avocado & Chicken Salad

California Avocado Grower Terttu Obole created this light and flavorful salad featuring Fresh California Avocados, artichoke…

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Bruschetta with California Avocado and Basil

Fresh California Avocado adds a creamy touch to garden-fresh Bruschetta.

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California Avocado Strata with Monterey Pepper Cheese

An easy make-ahead breakfast casserole of bread, eggs, Monterey Jack cheese and avocado. A great way…

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Avocado Spice Mini Cupcakes with Avocado Cream Cheese Frosting

Fresh California Avocado is the secret ingredient in these moist mini cupcakes with the enticing flavors…

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California Avocado, Bacon and Cheddar Macaroni and Cheese

Our bacon mac and cheese recipe uses avocado for a boost of nutrients and added creaminess.…

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Southwest Guacamole

Celebrate the zesty flavors of the American Southwest in this tasty California Avocado guacamole. Nutritionally, this…

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Bacon Avocado Tomato Pasta Salad with Avocado Ranch Dressing

Have you ever enjoyed a B.A.T. sandwich?? B.A.T. is what I prefer over a B.L.T. Skip…

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Kicked-Up California Avocado Margarita

This avocado margarita may not be the first thing that springs to mind when you think…

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Baked Alaska California-Style

2011 California Avocado Commission Foodservice Chef Competition Winner: Hot Application. Chef Hildreth created this winning dessert…

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Quick Wrap for Kids

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Cinco de Mayo Guacamole

This classic guacamole recipe is perfect for Cinco de Mayo parties, Taco Tuesdays and anytime you…

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