The best day of the year is when that Primavera Avocado box shows up! And this time, I was committed to branching out from our usual avocado toast and guac.
Ina Garten’s Avocado & Grapefruit Salad – Barefoot in Paris, page 98
First, I revisited Ina Garten’s Avocado & Grapefruit Salad which is still one of the smartest pairings out there. Creamy avocado, sharp grapefruit, and a Dijon vinaigrette that pulls everything into balance.
Toni Tipton Martin’s Avocado Dip with Spiced Chips – Jubilee, page 26
Then Toni Tipton-Martin’s Avocado Dip with Spiced Chips. Think guacamole with the volume turned up. The key difference is the ratio: avocado is still the base, but there’s a much higher proportion of mix-ins: red onion, tomato, bell pepper, scotch bonnet, cilantro, and parsley.
Ali Slagle’s Cucumber-Avocado Salad – NYTCooking
Next, Ali Slagle’s Cucumber-Avocado Salad – a classic combo, but the lemon and heavy hand of red pepper flakes wake the whole thing up. It’s cold, crunchy, creamy, and just sharp enough to keep you going back for another bite.
David Lebovitz’s Avocado Ice Cream – The Perfect Scoop, page 103
And then I hit a problem: too many perfectly ripe avocados and not enough time. David Lebovitz’s Avocado Ice Cream to the rescue … and it’s my new obsession. A simple mix of heavy cream, sour cream, sugar, lime juice, and avocado freezes into a just-sweet-enough, ultra-creamy treat I’ll be making all summer.
Honestly wish every week could be avocado week!
OTHER INA FAVORITES
Fresh Crab Nachos – Modern Comfort Food, page 44
Guacamole – Barefoot Contessa Cookbook, page 50
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Salmon Salad on Charred Flatbread – Food Network
Fiesta Corn & Avocado Salad – Cooking for Jeffrey, page 76
Tomato & Avocado Salad – Cook Like A Pro, page 61
Grilled Tuna Salad – Barefoot Contessa at Home, page 68
Lobster BLTs – Modern Comfort Food, page 80
Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas – Modern Comfort Food, page 114
Breakfast Tacos – Modern Comfort Food, page 230
Avocado & Fried Egg Tartines – Go-To Dinner, page 59
Smoked Salmon Tartines – Cook Like A Pro, page 247
More BEST OF INA lists here.
