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Enjoy Ripe Avocados in Every Dish During California Avocado Month

The warm weather and summer sun can only mean one thing – it’s California Avocado Month…

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From Tree to Table: Everyday Recipes Using California Avocados

California Avocado season is here! Now’s the time to enjoy locally grown, ethically sourced California Avocados at their peak. Grown…

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How to Make the Best Guacamole

What is Guacamole? Guacamole is an avocado-based dip, spread or sauce, and there are lots of…

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Fresh Summer Recipes Featuring California Avocados

Summer and California Avocado season have a lot in common. Both are highly anticipated times and…

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California Avocado Miso Shrimp Rice Bowl

Thick slices of ethically sourced California Avocado and gingery miso-marinated shrimp star in this vibrant coconut…

Arroz con Cangrejo with California Avocados
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Arroz con Cangrejo with California Avocados

Chef Lopez offers this as a special when California Avocados are in season. It’s not exactly…

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Avocado Key Lime Pudding in Jars

All-American Recipe Contest 2014 Grand Prize Winner in the Desserts Category. This easy to make-no-cook key…

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Tropical Shrimp and Avocado Salad

It’s a taste of the tropics with this California Avocado shrimp salad. Simply marinate cooked shrimp…

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FIND YOUR NEW FAVORITE GUACAMOLE

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Tangy Mediterranean Guacamole

A tangy, Mediterranean twist on classic guacamole.

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Oven Baked Potato Wedges with Guacamole

We’ve lightened up one of our classic recipes to reduce the fat and calories of the…

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Margarita Guacamole

What goes together better than margaritas and guacamole? Nothing, that’s what! This guacamole gets a zing…

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California Avocado Guacamole Tarts

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RECIPES FROM REGISTERED DIETITIANS

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California Avocado Steak Sandwich

This is a versatile recipe that can be prepared as a sandwich or as a warm…

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Easy Flourless Skillet Brownie

This easy flourless skillet brownie is rich, fudgy, and decadent but it’s made with lots of…

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California Avocado Caesar Dressing

Caesar salad dressing takes on a new dairy-free twist with fresh California Avocados, capers and garlic.

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Fruity Avocado Smoothie Bowl

This creamy, fruity bowl is perfect for a spring breakfast. With spinach, pineapple, and avocado, this…

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TASTY BRUNCH RECIPES

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Chilaquiles de California Avocado

These “breakfast nachos” are a fun and delicious dish to add to your weekend breakfast spread.

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California Avocado and Pea Toast

This brightly flavored avocado toast is Spring in every bite.

California Avocado Toast with Goat Cheese
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California Avocado Toast with Goat Cheese

Avocado toast starring Fresh California Avocados is topped with herbed goat cheese and roasted sunflower seeds…

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California Avocado Breakfast Wrap

This is not your typical breakfast egg white wrap. Scrambled eggs combined with artichoke hearts, sundried…

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AVOCADO TOAST INSPIRATION

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Waldorf Avocado Toast

Enjoy the taste of a classic Waldorf salad featuring heart-healthy California Avocados. This low-sodium, zero cholesterol…

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California Avocado Toast and Tomato

Mashed or sliced California Avocados on toast are easy and delicious for breakfast or for a…

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California Avocado Breakfast Bruschetta

Start your day with a breakfast twist on classic bruschetta: California avocados, tomato, hard-boiled egg and…

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SMASHED LEMON AND CHICKPEA CALIFORNIA AVOCADO TOAST

Whether you follow a vegetarian or vegan diet, or are trying to work more meatless meals…

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QUICK AND EASY RECIPES

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Reuben Sandwich with California Avocados

Delicious rye bread, corned beef, sauerkraut and California Avocados.

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California Summer Harvest Salad

Some of the best of California summer fruit – avocados and nectarines or peaches, top baby…

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Chunky Guacamole Perfecto

Your guests will say “Ole!” when they taste the fresh ingredients in this guacamole. Good source…

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Leafy Green Salad with Fresh Figs, Beets and Avocado

Elevate your regular leafy green salad by adding fresh figs, beets and avocado to the mix!…

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VEGETARIAN RECIPES

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California Avocado Caesar Dressing

Caesar salad dressing takes on a new dairy-free twist with fresh California Avocados, capers and garlic.

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Grilled Avocado, Hatch Chile and Peach Salad

This grilled summer salad showcases California Avocados and late summer roasted Hatch chiles, peaches and optional…

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Marco’s Café Grilled Cheese for Grown Ups Sandwich

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4 Tapas Recipes (Pintxos) using Fresh California Avocados

From Ahi avocado spear, to veggie antipasto spear, choose between 4 different tapas (pintxos) recipes using…

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California Avocado Pound Cake
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California Avocado Pound Cake

California Avocado Pound Cake is wonderful with morning coffee or tea and delicious as an afternoon…

Weeknight Guacamole
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Weeknight Guacamole

Every day is a great day for guacamole, and this Weeknight Guacamole recipe is designed to…

Creamy California Avocado and Basil Dressing
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Creamy California Avocado and Basil Dressing

California Avocado and fresh basil blend to make this a flavorful, beautiful green dressing that’s perfect…

Avocado Spinach Apple Smoothie
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Avocado Spinach Apple Smoothie

This Avocado Spinach Apple Smoothie recipe is super easy to prepare and a great way to…

Avocado Lemon and Herb Dipping Sauce
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California Avocado, Lemon and Herb Dipping Sauce

California Avocados, fresh herbs, lemon and salt are all that are needed to make a delicious…

California Avocado Vegan Crab Cakes
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California Avocado Vegan Crab Cakes

This vegan take on classic crab cakes features shredded hearts of palm and garbanzo beans. California…

California Avocado Coconut Ice Cream
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California Avocado Coconut Ice Cream

This Avocado Coconut Ice Cream recipe is an extra-creamy tropical delight. With only six ingredients the…

Miso Avocado Mango & Shrimp Salad
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Miso Avocado, Mango & Shrimp Salad

California Avocado and mango make a delicious pair. Together with miso-marinated sauteed shrimp and lettuces, they…

California Avocado Toast with Goat Cheese
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California Avocado Toast with Goat Cheese

Avocado toast starring Fresh California Avocados is topped with herbed goat cheese and roasted sunflower seeds…

Avocado Bacon Grilled Cheese Sandwich
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Avocado Bacon Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Whether you call it a bacon avocado grilled cheese sandwich or an avocado bacon grilled cheese…

Marinated 3-Bean Salad with Avocado
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Marinated 3-Bean Salad with Avocado

Classic three-bean salad gets a lift with tasty herbs, crunchy carrots and creamy California Avocados. It’s…

Veggie Bean Stew with California Avocados
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Veggie Bean Stew with California Avocados

Homemade or prepared vegetable broth plus canned beans, fresh veggies and California Avocado create a delicious…

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