avocados

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    Hors D'Oeuvres (Variety)

    Avocado Spread: Mix 1 avocado, mashed, 1 tsp. lemon juice, 1/4 tsp. salt and 1/8 tsp. paprika. Toast bread strips, 3x1", on one side; cover other side with spread. Dip edges in finely snipped parsley. Cornucopias: Roll salami slices into cornucopias; secure with wooden picks. Fill with potato...
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    Guacamole Dip

    2 avocados, peeled and pitted 1 medium onion, finely chopped 2 green chili peppers, finely chopped 1 tbsp. lemon juice 1 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. coarsely ground pepper 1/2 tsp. ascorbic acid mixture 1 medium tomato, peeled and finely chopped Beat avocados, onion, peppers, lemon juice, salt, pepper...
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    Grilled Fish Steaks

    Mustard Butter (below) 3 lbs. fish steaks (salmon, tuna, halibut), 3/4 to 1" thick Prepare mustard butter. Place fish on lightly greased grill (or used hinged grill for easier turning) 4" from medium coals. Cook 6 to 8 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with fork. Baste frequently...
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    California Pizza Kitchen's Thai Crunch Salad

    (Serves 4) 1 head Napa cabbage, cut into 1/4-inch strips 1 small head red cabbage, cored and chopped 2 large carrots, peeled and Julienned 2 bunches scallions (green onions), thinly sliced (white and pale green parts only) 1 large English (hothouse) cucumber, peeled, cored and Julienned 1 large...
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    Game Hens and currant sauce TNT

    The currant sauce is so good you hate to stop eating. Take 4 hens and stuff with stuffing I sometime make a wild rice stuffing Now rub the skin of the hens with soft butter and finly shopped herbs of choice, I like parsley, marjoram, some thyme or tarragon. Bake at 350 for 1/2 half hour then...
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    Mango & Avocado, Crab Salad

    For the sauce: 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 ripe mango, peeled, pitted and diced 1/4 cup of water 1 teaspoon lemon juice Salt and pepper to taste For the salad: 1 lb of fresh lump crab meat, (shell/cartilage removed) 1 1/2 Tbsp lemon juice 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons...
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    Quick Beef Burrito Skillet

    1 lb. lean ground beef 1 pkg. (1-1/4 oz.) taco seasoning mix 1 can (19 oz.) kidney beans, drained, rinsed 1 cup chunky salsa 1/2 to 1 cup water 4 flour tortillas (10 inch), cut into 1-1/2-inch squares pieces 1 cup Mexican style finely shredded four cheese mix 1/3 cup sour cream 1/3 cup chopped...
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    Guacamole Open Club Sandwich

    The National Sandwich Idea contest was held between 1956 and 1981. It was sponsored by the Wheat Flour Institute. Each year 20 sandwich recipes, created by Food Service professionals, were chosen as the top sandwich recipes from hundreds of entries. The Guacamole Open Club Sandwich was the...
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    All-American Sandwich

    The National Sandwich Idea contest was held between 1956 and 1981. It was sponsored by the Wheat Flour Institute. Each year 20 sandwich recipes, created by Food Service professionals, were chosen as the top sandwich recipes from hundreds of entries. The All-American Sandwich was the number #1...
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    Mexican Ambassador Sandwich

    The National Sandwich Idea contest was held between 1956 and 1981. It was sponsored by the Wheat Flour Institute. Each year 20 sandwich recipes, created by Food Service professionals, were chosen as the top sandwich recipes from hundreds of entries. The Mexican Ambassador Sandwich was the...
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    Lookin for a great "Salsa Mexicana" recipe.?

    I am looking for a great "salsa mexicana" recipe and I don't mean the "salsa fresca" or pico de gallo" version.The kind of salsa I am looking for is the one that requires roasting the tomatoes and chiles.This salsa will also be great for dipping or on use in tacos.Please respond if you have had...
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    Tips for Venus fly trap? (long question)?

    In a few days ma parents r gonna get me an ma sis a Venus fly trap. So wat r some things I should know. I live in south eastern Iowa and I'll be in a attic. I know u don't feed it hamburger meat, but wat about like steak? Or is it no to all meats? I know they go dorment and it looks like they r...
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    Gold Nugget Salad

    1 8 oz. can tiny shrimp 1 cup frozen shoepeg corn 2/3 cup fresh mozzarella, 1/4" dice 2 med. avocados, 1/4 dice 2 fresh jalapenos, finely diced juice of 2 limes Smoked sea salt flakes, to taste 1/3 cup prepared chili sauce Fresh basil, to taste 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes Mix together and chill 2...
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    Jerked Chicken and Plantain Kebabs with Papaya Avocado Salsa

    8 boneless chicken thighs, cut into 2-inch chunks 2 ripe plantains, sliced into 1-inch pieces 1 red onion, cut into 2-inch chunks; 1 chunk minced 2 tablespoons jerk seasoning 1 teaspoon cumin Hot cooked rice for accompaniment Papaya-Avocado Salsa: 2 ripe avocados, diced 1 cup diced papaya 2...
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    Chilled Tuna and Avocado Soup

    2 ripe avocados 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 cup light cream 2 cans (6 1/2 or 7 oz) tuna in vegetable oil 1 pint chicken broth 2 teaspoons chopped onion 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce (optional) Paprika or crumbled corn chips Peel avocados, removing pits. Cut into pieces and place in...
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    Avocado Dip / Sauce

    1. 1 avocado 2. 1/2 red capsicum 3. 1/4 regular sized onion 4. salt and pepper You can mix this with: 1. slices of ham 2. boiled, sliced potato and carrots and broccoli
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    Chicken Fajitas with Spice Rub

    1 ripe avocado, cut into chunks and tossed in 1 teaspoon of lime juice Salsa Sour cream Fresh cilantro, chopped 4 teaspoons ground cumin 4 teaspoons chili powder 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut in half 1 small red or yellow pepper, sliced 1...
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    Crockpot Fajitas

    1 to 1-1/2 lbs. boneless beef round steak, cut in strips 1/2 large red bell pepper, cut in strips 1/2 large green bell pepper, cut in strips 1 large onion, cut into thin slices 1 (1 oz) pkg. dry fajita mix (or seasonings of your choice) 1/4 cup water 6 large flour tortillas 2 small tomatoes...
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    Turkey Tacos

    Hello all, we just posted our recipe for Turkey Tacos. Just in time for the Super Bowl :). For those of you who would rather not click on the link, here's the recipe below. Enjoy! Ingredients 1-tablespoon vegetable oil 1 onion 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 tablespoons chili powder 1-teaspoon cumin...
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    Avocado/Bacon Salad

    2 T sugar 2 T water 2 T vinegar 2 T ketchup 2 T butter Bring these five ingredients to a boil and simmer for 15-20 minutes. 2 Avocados 6 slices bacon, fried and crumbled Halve and pit avocados. Sprinkle with bacon and then drizzle with sauce.
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