Better Homes & Garden Avocado Recipes is your one-stop spot for all things avocado. Avocados can be so much more than taco and chili toppers. Incorporate this creamy fruit into batters for muffins and banana bread. Whirl it in blenders for no-cook sauces, creamy dressings, and nourishing smoothies. You can even marinate and quick-pickle avocados to add big, bold flavor to dinners. And if you’re here for the guacamole, we don’t blame you. Level-up tailgates and get-togethers with our over-the-top guacs, thirst-quenching cocktails, and avocado-inspired desserts. Plus, we show you how to pick the best avocado, how to properly remove the pit, and how to keep them from turning brown in dishes.
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Avocado Abundance
4 Reasons to Eat More Avocados • Avocados contain a bevy of nutrients, so go ahead and dip into that bowl of guacamole for full-body advantages.
All Things Avocado • Avocados are endlessly adaptable. But before you can put them to work in recipes, learn how to pick, store, and prep this unique green-flesh fruit.
A.M. Avocados • Take your pick from six recipes featuring the energizing egg-and-avocado duo —a near-perfect package of healthy fats, protein, and nutrients to get your day going. But if you prefer a sweeter start, take a peek at our cinnamon rolls, muffins, and quick bread (yes, also loaded with avocado!).
Better Blends • YOU CAN THANK AVOCADO FOR THE EXTRA-THICK TEXTURE IN THESE SMOOTHIES. HANDFULS OF FRUIT KEEP THINGS SWEET WITHOUT ADDED SUGARS. WE’LL DRINK TO THAT!
Dip, Dip Hooray! • The healthy fats in avocados give dips that indulgently creamy texture you crave, so go ahead and scoop up every last bit.
An Avocado Walks into a Bar • … And turns into the best cocktail you’ve ever had. We’re shaking up classic sippers—like whiskey sours, piña coladas, and salty dogs—with a smooth dose of the always-cool avocado.
Party-Approved • Guacamole has a standing invite to celebrations of all kinds, but we found a few more ways for avocados to get in on the fun. We stuffed them into meatballs and egg rolls, mixed them into ceviche and deviled egg filling, and even turned them into fries.
Guac This Way • ONCE YOU GET THE BASE PROPORTIONS DOWN, THE OPTIONS FOR GUACAMOLE ARE ENDLESS. TRY OUR FAVORITE COMBOS, OR MIX AND MATCH WITH OTHER INGREDIENTS TO MAKE YOUR OWN.
Avo-Licious Main Dishes • Whether served up as a chunky salsa, a creamy sauce, a crunchy slaw, an herby chimichurri, or a sliced-and-fanned topper, avocado has a way of maxing out the flavor in all proteins—meat, poultry, seafood, even tofu!
Bowled Over • The soup’s on, and avocados are here for it. They make up the creamy bases and/or over-the-top toppers to lend their trademark richness to each dish.
A Toast for You • AVOCADO TOAST HAS A FAN FOLLOWING FOR GOOD REASON. IT’S A SIMPLE YET IRRESISTIBLE SNACK (OR QUICK MAIN DISH) PACKED WITH NUTRIENTS TO GET YOU THROUGH THE DAY. KEEP IT EXCITING WITH DIFFERENT TOPPING COMBOS EVERY TIME!
Stacked Salads • Wimpy side salads need not apply. These loaded toss-togethers pile the toppings—veggies, fruit, cheeses, proteins, and, of course, avocado—over lush beds of crisp greens.
Dress It Up • With a pinch of this and a dash of that, one universal lemony avocado dressing transforms into a customized sauce for seven unique sides and salads.
On the Half Shell • HALVED AVOCADOS ARE ONE OF NATURE’S PERFECT EDIBLE BOWLS. PICK A COMBO AND STUFF ’EM TOTHE BRIM FOR AN ALL-IN-ONE DISH.
A++ Sammies & Wraps • Tucking avocado slices into sandwiches may be nothing new, but this creamy fruit is more than a one-trick pony when it comes to the lunch line. With a few extra ingredients, avocados make delicious work out of a dipping sauce, a pesto, a tangy spread, and a...
