Rachael Ray

Lemon Sparkler Cookies

Avocado replaces half of the butter in these festive cookies that have a citrus "spark." Rolling the cookies in colored sanding sugar gives these soft cookies a nice crunch.

Serving suggestion: You may mix all three of your sanding sugar colors together, or make separate red, white and blue cookies.

Beverage pairing: Nice with a cup of hot tea.

Recipe created by Chris Scheuer, Café Sucre Farine for California Avocado Commission, Copyright © 2013.

For more great California Avocado recipes, visit CaliforniaAvocado.com.

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Guacamole Potato Salad

Create a new picnic and party tradition with this delicious Guacamole Potato Salad made with red potatoes and Fresh California Avocados. With only six ingredients, it is surprisingly simple to make and tastes good – with the added bonus of providing an excellent source of Vitamin C and being a low sodium dish (less than 140 mg of sodium per serving).

For more great California Avocado recipes, visit CaliforniaAvocado.com.

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Unstuffed Shells

Save steps with this quick dish of a trio of Italian cheeses and spinach with shells. You might want to double the recipe, since everyone will be coming back for more!

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Stuffed Eggplant and Chicken Parm with Tomato-Basil Sauce

Rach sandwiches eggplant and chicken for a parm dish to satisfy all. Taste the influence of her mom's lessons in the tomato-basil sauce!

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Buttermilk Fried Chickenwiches

Seasoning and sauces make all the difference in this fabulous fried chicken and best-ever slaw sandwich.

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Tagliata with Pecorino, Arugula, Green Olives and Tomato-Rubbed Bread

Well-seasoned steak, salad and charred ciabatta bread provide a beautiful yet simple meal.

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Spring Chicken and Vegetable Soup

Gather fresh spring veggies for a quick and flavorful soup (you can also prepare this soup as a make-ahead meal). Special touches of saffron, lemon juice and zest are great additions.

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Pecan Cinnamon and Nutmeg Pancakes

Top pecan pancakes with homemade cinnamon maple apple sauce. For variety, try Rach's other delicious pancake recipes, including Berry Pancakes and Dark Chocolate Chip Bacon Pancakes.

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Berry Pancakes

For luscious pancakes add a medley of fresh berries to the mix. Top with cinnamon maple syrup.

For variety, try Rach's other delicious pancake recipes including Pecan Cinnamon and Nutmeg Pancakes and Dark Chocolate Chip Bacon Pancakes.

 

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Dark Chocolate Chip Bacon Pancakes

Surprise your family with an unusual combo in these pancakes.

For variety try Rach's Pecan Cinnamon and Nutmeg Pancakes and Berry Pancakes.

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