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25 Ways to Use Avocados

June 19, 2017

Avocados aren't just for guacamole anymore. Check out our recipes for salads, cocktails and cheesecake, plus learn how to grow your own avocado tree.

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Pineapple Black Bean Guacamole

Add an unexpected sweet flavor to your guacamole dip.

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Frozen Margie-Cadorita Cocktail

A frozen Margie-Cadorita margarita includes guacamole's essential ingredient and goes perfectly with guac and tortilla chips. Add lime and avocado garnish to highlight essential ingredients.

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Avocado Cheesecake With Pistachio Crust

Decadently sweet with a punch of tartness, the avocado has finally found its place on the dessert menu. If you're a fan of key lime pie, this just might be your new favorite treat.

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Succotash Salad

Full of fresh corn, tomatoes, green beans and avocado, this salad celebrates the best of the summer garden.

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Game Day Guacamole Recipe

Here's how to make delicious guacamole that'll be your go-to recipe every time.

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Spicy Tomato Sorbet

Laurie March makes a spicy sorbet and serves it up in avocado halves.

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Dip Trio: Guacamole, Black Bean Salsa and Drunken Pico de Gallo

These Mexican-inspired appetizer ideas offer triple the fun! Serve in terra-cotta pots for added casual flair.

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From: Kristin Guy
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Grilled Shrimp and Avocado Gazpacho

Nothing will cool you down this summer quite like this refreshing gazpacho appetizer topped with spicy grilled shrimp.

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Halloween Chips and Swampy Guacamole

Create a frightening and healthy Halloween feast. Serve homemade guacamole and creepy dip ins for a tasty treat.

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Chicken-Stuffed Pitas With Avocado

Add a kick to chicken-stuffed pitas with tzatziki sauce and avocado slices for a healthy yet flavorful dish.

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Avocado Cocktail: London's Burning

Use avocados to make the London's Burning, a creamy cocktail with a little heat.

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Nacho-Stuffed Potato Skins

If your cold-weather get-together includes gathering around the TV for a football game, then be sure to make these restaurant-style potato skins a star player in your appetizer lineup.

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Avocado Fries

Is it even possible to mess up an avocado? Plain, on a sandwich, in guacamole — however they are prepared, avocados simply can't help but be delicious. In fact, these avocado fries might just be too much of a good thing.

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Chocolate Mint Dessert Smoothie

Healthy ingredients with a smidge of something naughty make this smoothie a perfect after-dinner treat.

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Quinoa Avocado Toast Breakfast

Upgrade your morning toast with this hearty grain avocado spread topped with grilled corn, fresh herbs, goat cheese and a drizzle of chili oil.

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Grilled Avocado With Ceviche

Grilled avocados make the perfect power lunch on the go when piled high with bright and fragrant ceviche.

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Fresh Corn and Avocado Salsa

Next time, be sure to pick up these fresh ingredients and make a salsa that epitomizes the flavors of summer.

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Tuna Tartare With Avocado and Cucumber

The Fairmont San Francisco's Chef jW Foster shares an easy-to-make recipe for tuna tartare with a lemon vinaigrette and garnished with wonton crisps and parsley oil.

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Spinach Avocado Grapefruit Salad

The tang of grapefruit and the rich combination of avocado and feta make for a memorable summer salad.

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Six Layers and a Chip Dip

Scoop up beans, cheese and avocados in this delicious dip.

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Blackened Tuna Bites With Cucumber and Avocado

Crisp cucumber slices take the place of crackers in this sushi-inspired, bite-sized party appetizer.

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Spring Salad With Avocado

Crisp greens, herbed goat cheese, avocado and fresh citrus come together to create this flavorful salad.

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How to Freeze Avocados

Don't fret. If you have more fresh avocados on hand than you can use, just preserve these healthy fruits by freezing them for later use.

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How to Keep a Cut Avocado Fresh

If you've struggled with keeping your avocados from browning after you cut them, we're here to help.

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How to Grow an Avocado Tree

Turn that avocado pit into a thriving avocado tree (and your next bowl of guacamole).

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