Avocado
Pulled Mushroom Tacos With Salsa Guille
This recipe lets mushrooms shine, turning them crispy and meaty—almost like carnitas. Top with a creamy, savory peanut butter and serrano salsa.
By Andrea Aliseda
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67 Avocado Recipes for Creamier Dip, More Satisfying Salads, Better Breakfasts, and More
We all love to mash our avocados with lime and cilantro. But that’s not all this buttery, creamy fruit is good for.
By Kristi Kellogg
Tropi-Cobb Salad
Tender lettuces get topped with juicy spiced chicken, ripe mangos, soft avocado, and cherry tomatoes. There's so much flavor and texture going on that there's barely a need for a dressing: just a hit of lime juice, salt, and EVOO, and dinner is done.
By Chris Morocco
Avocado Cheesecake is The Quick and Easy (and Very Green) Recipe You Need This Week
Nadine Levy Redzepi’s recipe is rich, creamy, and made from only eight ingredients.
By Kendra Vaculin
Frozen Avocado Cake
Adding sweetened condensed milk to the crust gives this cake a candy-like texture that reminds me of a Twix bar (a childhood weakness I rarely get to indulge since marrying a chef!). That same sweetness accentuates the buttery quality of ripe avocados. Chill it thoroughly, then let the cake sit at room temperature for a bit before you slice it. It’s so refreshing on a hot day.
By Nadine Levy Redzepi
Salsa Verde o Roja Cruda
When tomatoes are at their best, we recommend making the salsa roja. During the rest of the year (even in winter), tomatillos still have plenty of flavor and can be your go-to salsa base.
By Rick Martinez
Grilled Carrots With Avocado and Mint
Toss grilled carrots and fresh avocados with a chile-ginger dressing that's sweetened with honey for a simple side that can easily double as a light lunch.
By Andy Baraghani
Grilled Peach Toast With Pimiento Cheese
Sweet peaches, spicy pimento cheese spread, and smoky grilled bread combine in this ultimate summer toast.
By Todd Richards
Flatbread With Avocado and Scallion Salsa
Pillowy flatbread is an optimal canvas for buttery avocados and a spicy salsa, but it can also be a vehicle for all kinds of dips and spreads. Just don’t call it avocado toast!
By Andy Baraghani
Avocado and Lemon Water (Agua de Aguacate y Limón Amarillo)
Agua de limón, or Key lime water, is probably the most common agua fresca. This recipe is a fun spin on the traditional, using lemons instead of Key limes and adding avocado to acknowledge the very classic combination of citrus and avocado, but out of their normal context.
By Enrique Olvera, Peter Meehan, Daniela Soto-Innes, Gonzalo Goût, and Luis Arellano
Coconut Shrimp Tacos With Mango Salsa
This dish is so easy to make and yet looks and tastes impressive enough to serve for a dinner party.
By Christina Anstead and Cara Clark
Chocolate-Almond Fridge Fudge
The dairy-free secret to this fudge's creaminess? Avocado.
By Chris Morocco
Ackee Tacos With Island Guacamole
Though it is Jamaica’s national fruit, ackee is cooked and used as a vegetable. With a subtle, almost nutty taste, it is an exciting addition to vegetarian menus.
By Michelle Rousseau and Suzanne Rousseau
The Vegetarian Tacos That Meat-Eaters Can't Resist
Step aside, carne asada. The tacos at my house are meatless, and they're magnificent.
By Tiffany Hopkins
Green Goddess Crunch Sandwich
This picnic-ready sandwich is basically a salad between two slices of bread. With an herby yogurt smear, tons of feel-good sprouts, and buttery avocado, it has major California vibes.
By Andy Baraghani
Weekly Meal Plan: July 29–August 2
Grilled steak, chicken with cashews, and plenty of avocado.
By Debbie Koenig
Honeydew Salad With Ginger Dressing and Peanuts
This all-green salad gets a kick from serrano, ginger, and just a hint of fish sauce. Keep the melon ice-cold for maximum contrast.
By Anna Stockwell
Little Wedge Salad With Sour Cream Dressing
We KonMari'd the classic wedge, got rid of all the extraneous ingredients, and ended up with a salad that sparks joy: crunchy iceberg and a rich, tangy dressing.
By Molly Baz
Skirt Steak with Spicy Coconut Dressing
This recipe is exceptionally weeknight-friendly (it goes from start to finish in less than an hour) and fully adaptable depending on the tastes of your family.
By Carla Lalli Music
Deep Dish Quiche with Garnishes
Made with crème fraîche and chives, this quiche is good enough to be eaten plain. But a buffet of garnishes—smoked salmon, avocado, braised leeks—make this Easter brunch truly memorable.
By Tara O'Brady