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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Grilled Peach Toast With Pimiento Cheese

Sweet peaches, spicy pimento cheese spread, and smoky grilled bread combine in this ultimate summer toast.

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!

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. 

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.

Chocolate-Almond Fridge Fudge

The dairy-free secret to this fudge's creaminess? Avocado.

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.

The Vegetarian Tacos That Meat-Eaters Can't Resist

Step aside, carne asada. The tacos at my house are meatless, and they're magnificent.

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.

Weekly Meal Plan: July 29–August 2

Grilled steak, chicken with cashews, and plenty of avocado.

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.

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.

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.

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.