Bright green fresh herbs, two cheeses and pine nuts are sparked by lemon juice and zest in a delightful pesto to toss with seasoned zucchini and pasta.
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It’s no secret that I love oatmeal. I literally eat it all year round. I do, however, like to mix it up a bit as the weather warms up and make a chilled version of my favorite breakfast food. The best part is, it’s not only super quick to toss together, it can be made in advance and stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. This recipe is wide open to interpretation. In fact, I encourage you to play around with your favorite dried fruits and nuts and even spices. The possibilities are endless and only limited by your imagination, so go wild!!
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Blogger Christina shares this delicious summer dessert recipe with us!
"I fell in love with Pavlovas a few years ago after tasting one fresh out of the test kitchen at Every Day with Rachael Ray magazine. Normally I’m not a fruit dessert kinda gal. Chocolate is and always will be my 'thing' but the Pavlova is special. Pavlova is a meringue-based dessert with a crisp crust and soft, light inside. It’s often served topped with a layer of fresh whipped cream and macerated fresh berries. It’s light and refreshing and honestly the perfect ending to any summer meal."
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I was inspired to make this dessert by my sister-in law Joy, an excellent cook, who made it for us a few weekends ago. When I walked into her house, the kitchen smelled like apple pie, but Joy was making baked apples. She served them up with plenty of the delicious pan juice, and I couldn’t get over how satisfying and creamy they tasted. I topped mine with a dollop of almond butter, and the combination of flavors tasted remarkably like apple pie.
tags: desserts fruit bake moreFor a fabulous sandwich, place the signature ingredients of a salad Niçoise inside fresh baguettes.
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My newly teenaged daughter loves chocolate, but she also loves my lemon squares, but I don't make them very often, as they are not a majority favorite in my house. The other day I made these lime bars as a riff on the lemon squares and we both liked them even more.
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Guacamole lovers and bacon lovers, this one’s for you! Chefs Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger have combined a classic California Avocado guacamole with roasted grape tomatoes and crispy bacon for a combo you’ll love.
Recipe created by chefs Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger for the California Avocado Commission.
Copyright ©2013, Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger, bordergrill.com.
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Here’s a “firecracker” you can eat! Pop these creamy Cherry Tomato Bomb appetizers into your mouth in a single bite and enjoy the fireworks. Avocados are a good way to get more lutein in the diet and act as a “nutrient booster” by enabling the body to absorb more fat-soluble nutrients, such as alpha- and beta-carotene as well as lutein, in foods that are eaten with the fruit. This recipe provides 136 IU of lutein, a natural antioxidant concentrated in the macula of the eye, which research suggests may help maintain healthy eyesight as we age.
Serving Suggestion: If you have extra cream cheese and avocado, mix them together and add some Sriracha. Enjoy on pepper strips or crackers.
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This recipe is a 2012 California Avocado "All American Recipe Contest" Grand Prize Winner!
This salad is a wonderful side for an outdoor dinner party made with delicious California Avocados. Taking advantage of a wide variety of in-season produce is a great way to follow the USDA's MyPlate recommendation to fill half your plate with fruits and vegetables. Avocados are a nutrient-dense fruit and one-fifth of a medium avocado (1 ounce) has 50 calories.
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Tender, fluffy, pancakes made with a combination of whole grain and regular flours along with California Avocados. A breeze to throw together in the blender, they're perfect for those mornings when time is short but you're in the mood for something delicious and nutritious. And what happens when the most important meal of the day meets one of the most delicious fruits in the world? A better breakfast is born! Building your breakfast with the help of California Avocados is an easy way to enjoy a wholesome meal and provide you with energy to start the day. California Avocados are an excellent addition to a well-balanced breakfast. They contribute nearly 20 vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients.
Serving suggestion: Delicious served with fresh fruit, syrup, preserves or a dusting of confectioner sugar.
Recipe created by Chris Scheuer, Café Sucre Farine for California Avocado Commission, Copyright ©2013.
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