Avocados have a nutlike flavor and flesh that is buttery in its consistency. Avocados are eaten raw in salads, dips, and sandwiches. They are richer in fat than any other fruit except the olive—20 to 30 percent fat—93 percent unsaturated. There are more than 500 avocado varieties. Some can be grown in warm winter temperate…
Avocado
Avocados with Seafood
Avocado has a sweet grassy flavor and the texture of butter. Match avocado with mild and subtly flavored partners. Avocado will add richness to a dish. Match avocado with bacon, scallions, tomatoes, basil, red onions, chiles. The recipe here matches avocado with shellfish–lobster and crab. PrintAvocados with SeafoodAuthor Steve AlbertYield 4 servings Adapted from Henri-Paul…
Avocado: Kitchen Basics
Avocadoes have a rich buttery textured flesh with a slightly nutty flavor and can be eaten as a vegetable or a fruit. There are both winter and summer harvest avocadoes. Winter harvest avocadoes are available at your farm market now. There are dozens and dozens of avocado varieties spread around the world. The variety you…
