California Avocado and Hemp Seed Arancini with Sun Dried Tomato Avocado Ranch on Organic Microgreens. Like, totally. There is an unwritten culinary rule that applies to recipes and menus alike: If you call it California, there has to be avocado. California Roll. California Club. … [Read more...]
TRICK AND TREAT Black Bean Avocado Soup Video
WATCH THE VIDEO! Whether you are staying in to pass out TREATS or going out to play a few TRICKS this Halloween, Black Bean Avocado Soup is a great way to feed your screaming soul. Screaming soul? What is your soul screaming for? Well, it is Halloween. And chances are, your soul, … [Read more...]
Black Bean Avocado Soup Recipe
WATCH THE VIDEO! It doesn't need to be Halloween to enjoy this scary good Black Bean Avocado Soup. And don't get me wrong... the cute avocado spider web is pretty tricky, but all the vegetables hiding in this soup are the real TRICK! Ingredients for Black Bean Avocado Soup: 2 California … [Read more...]
GIVE + TAKE Avocado Cupcakes Video
WATCH THE VIDEO! Welcome back to the Average Betty Test Kitchen! In this video we are testing the Give And Take Avocado Method. What the heck is that you say? Well, watch the video! You will be amazed what happens when you GIVE and TAKE! Watch the video and get the Avocado … [Read more...]
Avocado Cupcakes Recipe
WATCH THE VIDEO! Sweet vanilla and fresh California Avocado shine through in these fluffy cupcakes. Based on my award winning Vanilla Cupcakes Recipe, Avocado Cupcakes have less saturated fat and cholesterol. Ingredients for Avocado Cupcakes: 1 medium California Avocado (about 1/2 cup … [Read more...]
The BOMBLETTE Video f/ California Avocados
WATCH THE VIDEO! Get ready to drop The BOMBLETTE at brunch! The BOMBLETTE is a baked, rolled omelette filled with bacon, green chilies and cheese, topped with an easy-to-make California Avocado Salsa Verde and even more fresh California Avocado. And the California Avocado Salsa Verde is … [Read more...]
Grilled Chicken Banh Mi with Avocado Cucumber Relish #SummerGathering
Do you know about the magic hour? In photo and videoland it is a period before and after sunrise and sunset when the lighting is ideal for photography. The lighting is so good it's magical. That's how I feel about these last weeks of summer. Like we are in their magic hour. The nights are … [Read more...]
How to Make Chilaquiles Video
WATCH THE VIDEO! If you want your friends and family to say you Chill-a-KILLED-IT on breakfast, make Chilaquiles! And not that you need an excuse... but Chilaquiles are the perfect excuse way to eat tortilla chips smothered in creamy, zesty red sauce, piled high with fresh, ripe, beautiful … [Read more...]
Chilaquiles Recipe
iptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"/> WATCH THE VIDEO! Creamy California Avocado is the crown on this king-sized breakfast! A combination of fresh, leftover, and convenience products make this impressive breakfast very low impact. And since legend has it that Chilaquiles cure … [Read more...]
How to Make California Avocado Lettuce Wraps Video
WATCH THE VIDEO! When temperatures soar into the mid 90's and flip-flops become acceptable footwear for all occasions, you know that summer in Southern California has arrived. Another sure-fire way to tell? California Avocados are plentiful and perfect! Luckily, my California Avocado … [Read more...]
California Avocado Lettuce Wraps Recipe
WATCH THE VIDEO! Not only are these California Avocado Lettuce Wraps an explosion of fresh flavors all wrapped up in a convenient hand-held package, they are so sunny California you'll feel like you need a little extra SPF when enjoying them! And the salad is versatile too. Enjoy with tortilla … [Read more...]
Snapshots: Pacifica Del Mar
Bacon Powder. Executive Chef Evan Cruz at Pacifica Del Mar in La Jolla, California starts our meal with a seared Scallop, California Avocado, Dungeness Crab and Bacon Powder. (above) Bacon Powder? Why not just bacon? Because balance, like patience, is a virtue. Any more than a dusting of bacon … [Read more...]
