Avocados

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Avocado Toast with Furikake and Shichimi

08/11/2016 |

Ah, avocado toast – what used to be a simple fast breakfast has become a trend featured in magazines and…

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Panuchos ~ Tortillas filled with Black Beans topped with Achiote Chicken, Avocado & Habanero Salsa

06/09/2015 |

These Panuchos have been on my bucket list of recipes for over three years. They were on the cover of…

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Red Lentil, Carrot & Avocado Salad

03/17/2015 |

Do you ever go through your pantry and check all the expiration dates to see what you need to use…

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Picadillo with Green Olives and Raisins

03/03/2015 |

The first time I ate Picadillo was in 1972. I had some neighbors from Costa Rica who invited me over…

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Arepas ~ Venezuelan Corn Flour Flatbreads

02/13/2015 |

All of us, at one time or another, have had food made from ground corn, be it cornbread, corn tortillas,…

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Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Avocado & Pecans

11/15/2014 |

As Thanksgiving is rapidly approaching, I am finalizing my chosen side dishes and making my shopping list. I decided on…

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Grilled Shrimp & Potato Tomato Avocado Salad

05/24/2014 |

Memorial Day. The kick-off of the summer grilling season. We wait all year for this day, don’t we? Well, I…

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Spring Rolls with 8 Dipping Sauces

08/13/2013 |

When I returned from my son’s wedding in May, after having my new daughter-in-law show me how to make spring…

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Sliced Chicken Salad with Zucchini Ribbons, Avocado, Oranges and Dijon Vinaigrette

07/20/2012 |

I don’t regularly photograph my lunch. I mean, you’ve seen one peanut butter and jelly sandwich, you’ve seen them all.…

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A white plate topped with sliced oranges and salad.

Orange Salad with Avocado Green Olive Salsa

02/02/2012 |

When I moved into my new house in June 2011, I was very happy to have all the mature trees,…

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