Monday, October 4, 2010

How do you do Taco Night?

Growing up, taco night was always a really big treat.  Looking back, I think I loved that I was in control of my dinner.  My mom gave me an empty shell, and I got to create a meal custom made for me.

I'm all grown up now, and Taco Night is still really fun.  Know what just might be even more fun?

How do you do taco night at your house?

Here's the deal. Leave us a comment on this post with an original recipe that you use when you have Taco Night.  The catch?  Your recipe MUST contain one key ingredient:  Avocados from Mexico.

Tacos, salsas, guacamole, soups and spicy dips...  Let your taste buds run wild with creativity!

Need a little inspiration?  How about I make you a little bit of this while you create:


WIN IT!  One Simple reader will be randomly selected from the comments on this post to receive a $100 iCard!

Contest runs though Oct. 30th, 2010.  Good Luck!

For complete rules and regulations, Click here.

Want more Avocado action?  Follow @Guacgrl on twitter for a chance to win $25 every Thursday. Use the hashtag #taconight.


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* I am running this sweepstakes at the request of Avocados from Mexico, for which I will receive $100 gift card in appreciation.

78 comments:

  1. I make a Green Avocado salad as a topping for fish tacos:

    3 cloves garlic, peeled
    3 fresh green chile peppers
    6 green beans, cut into 1 inch pieces
    1 large avocado from Mexico, peeled and cut into thin strips
    1 tomato, halved and seeded
    2 tablespoons fish sauce
    2 tablespoons lime juice
    1 teaspoon brown sugar
    2 tablespoons finely chopped unsalted, dry-roasted peanuts

    I coarsely chop the garlic, chile peppers, and green beans. Then, mix in the avocado, tomato, fish sauce, lime juice, and sugar in a blender/food processor. rocess the mixture until soft and slightly chunky and dump into a bowl. Then, mix in peanut and sometimes I even throw in chunks of mango for sweetness. This goes GREAT over grilled fish in tacos!

    Thank you for the giveaway :)
    hurdler4eva(at)gmail(dot)com

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  2. Your recipe sounds interesting. Not something for me though

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  3. We make lentil tacos:

    1 cup lentils cooked in a mix of water and 8oz tomato sauce until tender (usually I cover the lentils and boil, then add the tomato sauce a little over halfway through -- be certain to check and stir often to prevent sticking and burning)

    When the lentils are nearly cooked, mix in one packet of taco seasoning and cook until lentils are your desired texture (we like mushy)

    Serve lentil mixture on corn tortillas with a chunky salsa, lettuce, shredded sharp cheddar and, of course, chunks of avocados from Mexico

    This is a delicious and economical recipe and my toddler loves it!

    ceevegnashville [at] gmail [dot] com

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  4. I make a simple guacamole

    mash 2-3 avocados
    when they are desired consistency add a smidge of salsa (don't like that measurement? about 2 tablespoons), some crazy salt and juice from a quarter of a lime.

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  5. Quick and Easy Guacamole!

    Ingredients

    * 2 avocados from Mexico
    * 1 small onion, finely chopped
    * 1 clove garlic, minced
    * 1 ripe tomato, chopped
    * 1 lime, juiced
    * salt and pepper to taste

    Directions

    1. Peel and mash avocados from Mexico in a medium serving bowl. Stir in onion, garlic, tomato, lime juice, salt and pepper. Season with remaining lime juice and salt and pepper to taste. Chill for half an hour to blend flavors.

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  6. We make it a creative taco nigh. We have browned beef and pinto beans with tons of toppings to choose from, black olives, corn, cheese, lettuce, tomato, sour cream, salsa, guacamole and everyone makes their own creation

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  7. I make Beer Battered Fried Avocado Wedges

    1 cup lager beer
    1 cup all-purpose flour
    1 1/2 tap. paprika
    2 garlic cloves, minced
    2 lrg. avocados
    vegetable oil for frying
    salt as needed
    1 cup purchased salsa

    To make batter:
    whisk together beer, flour, paprika, and garlic until well blended.
    Let this stand for 2 hours!
    Peel avocados; cut into 6 wedges
    Dredge wedges into reserved batter
    Deep fry the wedges in HOT oil for 3 minutes.
    Serve wegdes with salsa.

    honeybeez80@yahoo.com

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  8. YUM!! I want to make it taco night tonight!
    We do burrito night sometimes, and most nights to make it easy, we go vegetarian.
    It's a "recipe" we made up in the early days of marriage:
    Black beans
    Corn
    Avacados From Mexico
    Salsa
    Sour Cream
    Cheese

    Super easy--the beans and corn were from cans and everything else we usually had on hand.
    This would go great in a taco shell, too, I'm sure!

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  9. What a fun contest! My mom & I had a Taco Night this evening, actually. We cooked Morningstar Farms meatless crumbles with finely chopped onions & some Ortega taco seasoning, then put out little bowls of toppings to choose from: spicy salsa, saffron rice, black beans, shredded jack cheese &... yes, guac!

    My guac recipe comes from a blogger friend, & it's kind of AMAZING even though it sounds, at first read, like it'll be disgusting:
    You need:

    - ripe avocados from Mexico (how many you use depends on how much guac you want!)
    - any brand of Italian dressing - yes, really!
    - any kind of Cajun seasoning (I use Tony’s)
    - sour cream (I use lowfat)

    After you mash up the avocados, add a splash of italian dressing & as much Cajun seasoning as you like, all to taste. Add a dollop of sour cream to make it creamier... & there you have it! Cajun Italian Guac. Amazing, right?

    (And if I should win, you can find me at suburbansweetheart at gmail dot com)

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  10. Fish Tacos

    Two avocados from Mexico
    2 tablespoons lime juice
    1 pound firm white fish cut into 2-inch chunks
    1/4 cup flour
    1/2 teaspoon salt
    Pepper
    1/4 cup oil for frying
    2 cups shredded red cabbage
    1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper
    4 flour tortillas

    Directions
    1.Cut avocados in half, remove pit, and peel. Cut in chunks and sprinkle with lime juice. Toss shredded cabbage with salt and pepper.
    2.Mix flour, salt and pepper in a deep plate with a fork. Dredge fish chunks in mixture. In large skillet over medium high heat, heat oil. Add fish chunks, cook until browned on all sides.
    3.Divide cabbage mixture between tortillas. Top with fish chunks, avocados and garnish with cilantro and additional lime or lemon slices.

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  11. We like Chicken Tacos:

    Shredded cooked chicken breast
    Chopped Avacados from Mexico
    Sliced green onions
    Chopped tomatoes
    Black Beans
    Sour Cream or Lowfat Yogurt
    Shredded cheddar cheese

    Assemble as desired in heated taco shells and enjoy!

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  12. Our avocado taco night would include all of your normal taco "fixins" laid out on the table, for everyone to make their own tacos: beef, beans, cheese, lettuce, sour cream, tomatos, etc. But we would then top it off with this yummy dressing:

    1 whole Large Avocado
    1 cup Cilantro; Loosely Packed
    1 whole Lime (juice Only)
    1 whole Lemon, Juice Only
    1 whole Clove Garlic Minced
    1 Tablespoon Red Wine Vinegar
    1/4 cups Extra Virgin Olive Oil
    1/4 cups White Balsamic Vinegar

    1. Scoop out the flesh of the avocado and place in a blender or food processor.
    2. Add cilantro, citrus juices, garlic, red wine vinegar and olive oil.
    3. Blend on low, adding up to 1 more tablespoon of the red wine vinegar and white balsamic vinegar to taste as you go, until emulsified. You may want to add more olive oil and vinegar/citrus juices to thin out.

    Dana
    Cabaline16@hotmail.com

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  13. We make guacamole, we smoosh up the avocado, add a little salsa and lime juice to taste. We have friends who keep the pit in the guac, and that keeps it from browning. I also fed it to my son as a first food. My doctor recommended it and he loved it!

    jnieset@yahoo.com

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  14. Avocado Contest Recipe:

    * 3 ripe avocados
    * Juice of 1 lime
    * small red or yellow onion chopped
    * 2 garlic cloves minced
    * 15 cherry tomatoes diced (they give extra sweetness)
    * 1/4 tsp cumin
    * 1/4 tsp hot sauce

    Mash avocados and combine all other ingredients. Delicious!

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  15. My favorite taco recipe includes Mexican avocados.
    Season favorite meat with:
    chili powder
    garlic
    basil
    and chlis to taste.

    Then load taco shells with these ingredients and add lettuce, tomatoes and avocados. These avocados need to be mashed. Add:
    diced yellow onions
    garlic
    lime juice.

    Wonderful! Thanks for the chance.
    jsutton.colorado(at)gmail.com

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  16. I make a layered Taco Salad in a Trifle Bowl.
    Basically I layer my salad from the bottom up in the bowl.
    1. Salsa and chopped Tomatoes
    2. Cheddar and Jack Cheese
    3. Black Beans drained
    4. Chopped Lettuce
    5. Ground Beef or Chicken cooked and seasoned with Taco seasoning.
    6. Chopped Avocadoes with lime
    The salad is topped with Tortilla stripes that have been fried and Sour Cream.

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  17. I love putting avacados on our sandwiches. Seasoned and pan fried tofu, tomato, roasted garlic hummus, and avacado slices. There are unlimited variations of this but always the avacado!

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  18. Taco Layer Dip/Salad

    This recipe is my own take on the seven-layer dip that is populates potlucks and social gatherings. Fun and simple to make, it feeds a crowd and works well as left-overs--if you can stop eating it!

    Ingredients:

    8 oz. sour cream
    8 oz. cream cheese
    8 oz. salsa (reserve 3 Tablespoons)
    1.5 pounds ground beef
    1 pkg. taco seasoning
    1/2 head lettuce, shredded
    1 large onion, chopped
    1 pound cheddar cheese, grated
    2 ripe tomatoes, chopped
    1/2 can pitted black olives, sliced thin
    1 avocado from Mexico
    jalapenos (optional)
    2 large bags plain tostado chips

    Directions:

    Brown Beef, drain
    Mix taco season per directions and simmer 15-20 minutes.
    Let cool to room temperature
    Combine sour cream, cream cheese and salsa with mixer.

    Layer is this Order: (I use a 13"x9" pan)

    Sour Cream Mixture
    Ground Beef
    Onions
    jalapenos (optional)
    Reserved salsa
    Lettuce
    Cheese
    Tomatoes
    Black Olives

    Garnish with chips and Avocado from Mexico.

    Put remaining chips in a bowl or basket.

    This makes one VERY large platter.

    Enjoy!

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  19. I make a simple salsa-salad kinda thing: mix in chopped avocados, tomatoes, onions and cilantro. Add salt and pepper to taste. Drizzle some lemon juice on the top. Mix well. Tastes like heaven. Chopped mangoes, black beans can be added, if available. Can be served chill as well. Thanks for the giveaway.

    thabal628 (at) gmail (dot) com

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  20. I make chicken soft tacos using Avocado's from Mexico. I marinate the chicken breast in lime juice and chipolte bottled marinade. Then while I grill the chicken, the kids set up the 'taco bar' We have every topping you can think of- tomatoes, salsa, 3 kinds of cheeses, lettuce, sour cream, black beans, diced red bell peppers, and diced avocado. When the chicken comes off the grill, I slice it into thin strips and everyone assembles their soft taco. I love the creamy avocado with the crispy lettuce and spicy chicken.

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  21. My favorite is really simple: BLAT wraps: bacon, lettuce, tomato, avocado, ranch dressing on a spinach tortilla-style wrap.

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  22. We make guacamole for taco nights.

    2 avocados
    1 clove garlic
    1 lemon or lime
    diced onions
    diced tomatoes
    dash of salt and pepper and crushed red peppers.

    mix everything in a bowl and serve chilled.

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  23. Avocado Lime Pie recipe



    Ingredients:

    1 cup sieved avocado pulp.
    1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk.
    1 teaspoon grated lime zest.
    1/2 cup fresh lime juice.
    2 egg yolks.
    1 pinch salt.
    1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch single crust pie.

    Preparation Instructions:

    1. Combine sweetened condensed milk, lime zest,
    lime juice, lightly beaten egg yolks, and salt; blend until mixture thickens. Stir in avocado pulp. Pour filling into pie shell.

    2. Chill pie for several hours. Garnish with whipped cream, and serve.

    autumn398 @ yahoo.com

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  24. Ingredients
    • 2 medium ripe avocados
    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
    • 1 tablespoon lime juice
    • 1 jalapeno, de-seeded and chopped
    • 1/4 cup jarred salsa
    • 1/8 teaspoon salt
    Directions
    1. Peel and chop avocados; place in a container along with jalapeno mixed in.
    2. Sprinkle with lemon and lime juice.
    3. Add salsa and salt; mash coarsely with a fork and top on tacos, nachos, or burritos!

    scg00387 at yahoo dot com

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  25. I like to make a smooth guac for dipping everything from chips to quesadillas to fried yucca!

    2 (very) ripe avocados from Mexico
    4 cloves ROASTED garlic
    salt, to taste
    juice and zest of one lime
    1/2 to 1 cup sour cream
    2T cumin powder
    1/4 cup minced scallion
    1/4 cup minced cilantro

    mush all this together in a bowl until evenly combined. Feel free to add anything else, like hot peppers or olives

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  26. My favorite guacamole recipe is very simple:
    2 Tbs chopped fresh cilantro
    2 tsp salt
    2 tsp finely chopped yellow onions
    2 tsp minced jalapeno
    2 large ripe avocados, peeled and chopped
    2 tbsp finely chopped plum tomato (1 small tomato)
    2 tsp fresh squeezed lime juice
    Mash together 1 tablespoon of the cilantro, 1 teaspoon of the onion, 1 teaspoon of the chile, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt in the bottom of a medium-size bowl.
    Add the avocados and gently mash with a fork until chunky-smooth.
    Fold the remaining cilantro, onion, and chile into the mixture.
    Stir in the tomato and lime juice, adjust the seasonings to taste, and serve with a basket of warm tortilla chips.

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  27. My fav. is to do Avocado's in a Fresh Salsa..here's one I use (love in the summer time because of the mangos):

    2 mangos - diced
    2 avocados - diced
    3 slicing tomatoes, diced
    1 jalapeno pepper, minced
    1/4 cup fresh cilantro
    2 tsp. minced garlic,
    1 to 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
    1/4 cup red onion,chopped
    4 tablespoons virgin olive oil
    2 tsp. red cider vinegar
    optional: 1 teaspoon chopped jalapeno pepper ( I only add this when my kids aren't eating it as they don't like jalapenos)

    Mix everything up and chill for at least on hour to let the flavors combine!

    kessandcrystal(at)aol.com

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  28. I am a guacamole freak! I don’t have a recipe but this is what I use. Hope it helps!

    Combine all ingredients in a bowl and enjoy!
    *Cut avocados from Mexico (squeezed with lime to prevent them from turning brown)
    *Garlic Powder
    *Cumin
    *Cilantro
    *Diced white onion (I add a ton!!)
    *2 tsp of Mayo (not miracle whip but real mayo) use more for larger batch
    *Chili Powder

    Mix all the ingredients up and serve with chips or on tacos! Enjoy!

    newmommyin08 AT yahoo DOT com

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  29. I make Guacomole. I use:

    1 large very ripe avacado
    1 medium tomato finely diced
    1 tsp fresh minced garlic
    3 Tbsp fresh minced onion
    1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
    1 Tbsp fresh lime juice
    Salt & Pepper to taste

    You can add more lemon or lime juice to get it to your desired thickness.

    rrudnick@netnet.net

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  30. Guac! (very original, i know)...large batch

    8 Avocados (save 2 pits)
    2 small roma romatoes
    1 small onion
    3 garlic cloves
    1 lime
    kosher salt


    mash avocados.
    dice tomatos.
    very finely chopped onion.
    fine diced garlic.
    squeeze lime.
    add salt to taste.
    add pits to keep from browning.


    ENJOY!

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  31. i love all of these great recipes!

    easy avocado cheese dip

    3 avocados from mexico
    8 oz. cheese dip (jar)
    ½ cup sour cream
    ½ cup cilantro, finely chopped
    1 tsp. rosemary
    1 tbs. garlic powder
    ½ cup pimentos, diced
    1/3 cup water

    Mash avocados; add cheese dip, sour cream and garlic. Combine all other ingredients, thoroughly mix.
    Add 1/3-cup water to hold the green color.
    Salt & pepper to taste. Cover & refrigerate.

    thanks clallen at ntin dot net

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  32. We do taco salads for taco night.

    Grilled Chicken Taco Salad

    sliced grilled chicken breast

    2 avocados sliced and squeezed with lime juice

    large bowl mixed salad greens

    1 can black beans rinsed and drained

    shredded cheese (cheddar, monterey jack or jalepeno jack)

    Olives black and green

    diced onion

    picante sauce

    sour cream

    diced tomato

    fried flour tortilla wedges

    Each person can assemble their own salad with their favorite ingredients - delicious!!

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  33. Wow, there are a lot of hustling
    cooks out there.
    When we do taco tuesdays, the whole point is easy,easy!
    I happen to be an avacado LOVER!!
    (try it with grapefruit and honey!)
    But, I don't go to any great lengths. They are so good just the way God made them.
    That being said, I mash the avacado up, mix it with sour cream and chives and use it just like that on our tacos!
    EEZY! BREEZY AVACADO GIRL!
    tattgiff at centurytel dot net

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  34. These Quesadillas have avacados and olives inside for a tasty crunchy and cheesy delight!

    10 (6 inch) corn tortillas
    2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
    1 (2 ounce) can sliced black olives

    2 avocados - peeled, pitted and sliced
    2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce

    Directions:
    1. Heat a large frying pan or griddle over a medium heat. Place one tortilla flat on the frying pan. After 1 minute flip the tortilla over. Sprinkle a little more than 1/4 cup cheese on the tortilla, followed by some olives, avocado, and hot pepper sauce. Place another tortilla on top to make a sandwich. Cover the quesadilla with a lid. After one minute, flip the quesadilla. When the cheese has melted on the inside, remove the quesadilla. Repeat with remaining ingredients.

    2. Cut the quesadillas into triangles and serve.

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  35. My favorite guac recipe is adapted from Alton Brown's recipe. Everyone RAVES about it.

    Ingredients
    3 avocados, halved, seeded and peeled
    1 lime, zested and then juiced
    1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
    1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
    1/2 teaspoon cayenne
    1/2 teaspoon chili powder
    1/2 medium red onion, diced
    2 Roma tomatoes, seeded and diced
    1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
    1 clove garlic, minced

    Directions
    In a large bowl place the scooped avocado pulp and lime juice and zest, toss to coat. Using a potato masher add the salt, cumin, and cayenne and mash to your desired consistency (I leave it a slightly chunky). Then, fold in the onions, tomatoes, cilantro, and garlic. Let sit at room temperature for 1 hour and then serve.

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  36. we have thursday as taconight. We are vegetarian, so it is refried beans, cheese, tomatoes, lettuce and of course topped with Avocado from Mexico and cilantro.

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  37. http://twitter.com/#!/hminnesota/status/28650578118
    others blogs were letting to tweet for extra entry, so I did for this blog too..if you don't, please feel free to delete it.thanks

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  38. Avocado Tacos:


    1 ripe California avocado, peeled and seeded


    1 medium onion, julienned

    2 large green peppers, julienned

    2 large red peppers, julienned

    1 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped

    1½ cups fresh tomato salsa (see below)

    12 flour tortillas

    non-stick cooking spray



    Fresh Tomato Salsa



    1 cup tomatoes, diced

    1/3 cup onions, diced

    ½ clove garlic, minced

    2 tsp cilantro

    1/3 tsp jalapeño peppers, chopped

    ½ tsp lime, juiced

    pinch of cumin



    Spray skillet with cooking spray. Lightly sautè onion and green and red peppers.



    Cut avocado into 12 slices. Warm tortillas in oven and fill with peppers, onions, avocado slices and salsa. Fold tortillas and serve
    This recipe will serve 12..

    Have fun and enjoy!



    thanks,shannon
    shannpf1977 at yahoo dot com

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  39. My taco recipe is multi-grain or whole wheat tortillas filled with fresh diced tomato, shredded lettuce, cooked black beans, mild salsa, and topped with slices of Avocados from Mexico sprinkled with season salt.

    emilynwins[at]gmail dot com

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  40. Yummy Guac. Recipe

    3 large Avacados from Mexico cut into little pieces
    1/2 an onion diced
    A lemon to squeeze
    1/2 a spoonful of minced garlic
    A handful of mini tomatoes
    Salt to taste

    Mix the onions, garlic and mini tomatoes with a pinch of salt in a bowl.
    In a separate bowl squeeze lemon over cubed/cut avocados. Once lemon juice is on avocados start mashing with a fork.
    Mix avocados with other ingredients in one bowl until texture desired.

    Serve and enjoy with warm chips or cut up carrots!

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  41. I make guac in a unique way: process together avocado, onions, tomatoes, cilantro, and one ripped-up corn tortilla. Perfect! --Michelle, blogattoday (~!|at!] gmaildotcom

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  42. here is a blog post with my recipe http://clarissaneiding.blogspot.com/2010/10/instead-of-dressing-on-salad.html

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  43. Last night I made nachos..Wonderful tortilla chips from Trader Joes, sauteed some onions, peppers, smart ground, and mushrooms..put it over the chips, grated cheddar cheese on that, added some fresh mozzorella, baked in the oven till melted, then topped it all with fresh diced Mexican Avocados( that I got for free with coupons , 4 of them)added chopped lettuce, olives, and salsa..Yummy..and a few cold Coronas too..with Limes!

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  44. I LOVE avocados!! My fave recipe is here:

    Mushroom and Avocado Salad

    (it's really good!! lol)

    12 Italian bread slices, grilled
    6 lettuce leaves (I use romaine!!)
    1 medium avocado
    1 lb white mushrooms
    12 oz red bell pepper, diced
    12 oz green bell pepper, diced
    1/2cup of sherry wine vinegar
    1/2cup of basil leaves, chopped
    1/4 cup of whole grain mustard
    1/8 cup of olive oil



    In a bowl, mix the mustard, vinegar, basil, bell peppers and olive oil, then set that aside

    Wash and slice the white mushrooms

    Add the mushrooms to the dressing and marinate for 15 minutes

    Place each salad portion on a lettuce leaf

    Slice the avocado and place it on top

    Serve with two slices of grilled Italian bread

    EAT!! lol..yumo!!

    Thanks for the chance to win!!

    ajoebloe(at)gmail(dot)com

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  45. I make Indian Fry Bread tacos for something different and very tasty. After the bread is fried, top each with grilled chicken strips, avocado slices, mayonnaise, shredded lettuce and chopped tomatoes. Fold like a taco and chow down!

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  46. Avocado Dessert

    1 avocado from mexico, peeled and pitted
    1/2 cup milk
    1/4 cup white sugar
    1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

    Mash avocado with an electric mixer, or use a food processor. Blend in the milk, sugar and vanilla until smooth. Chill for about 20 minutes before serving.

    flychild7(at)gmail(dot)com

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  47. I love taco night. But in an effort to get my tiny son to gain weight I've tried so many different recipes, and obviously I love to use avocados. This is kind of a random one, and you can tweak it how you want:
    Avocado Milkshake (yes, milkshake. We were all about the shakes for awhile)
    1 avocado peeled, pitted and cubed
    3 Tbl sugar
    1 tsp lime juice
    1 1/3 cup whole milk
    5 ice cubes
    1 scoop of vanilla ice cream
    Put everything in a blender and mix until creamy. Add more milk to thin if desired. Enjoy!
    keelylehr (at) yahoo (dot) com

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  48. We are serious about taco night around here...it is one of our faves. And we all (baby included) love avocados. Our main guacamole recipe is very basic, but very yummy...

    In a bowl combine:

    2 mashed avocados
    1 medium-ish sized tomato, diced
    1/2 of a medium yellow onion, diced fine
    Garlic powder, to taste
    Salt, to taste

    Yum! Just inking about it makes me want some!

    Oh, and always store guac with an avocado seed in the bowl. It stays fresh longer.

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  49. We love this salsa
    My recipe:
    1 avocado,
    1/4 c. red onions
    8 cherry tomatoes
    1 lime
    1/4 c. coriander

    Directions: chop avocado and squeeze lime over it. Chop red onions, tomatoes and coriander. Mix everything together.

    ajolly1456 at gmail dot com

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  50. I love making a salsa/guacamole combo dip!

    3 large Avocados from Mexico, diced
    1 cob fresh corn, cut kernels off cob
    1/2 pint grape tomatoes, cut in halves
    1 can Rotel tomatoes, drained
    1 clove fresh minced garlic
    1/2 tsp. onion powder
    1 tsp. salt (or to taste)
    1 tsp. black pepper
    1 tbsp. taco sauce

    Mix all ingredients together in a bowl. Serve with tortilla chips - enjoy!

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  51. Oh forgot squeeze a medium lime into the mix too!

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  52. I do vegetarian tacos
    Zatarans Black Beans and Rice Mix
    Avacados
    Tomato
    Red Pepper Flakes
    Mexican 3 Cheese Shredded Cheese
    Taco shells
    Just cook the black beans and rice as directed on the package and pile on the rest of the ingredients to taste. You can add in any other ingredients you prefer.
    The avacados and tomatoes are good for you, It’s easy, and vegetarians don’t have to miss out on all of the taco goodness. I make them when I make regular meat tacos for my family.
    ewalsh40(at)gmail(dot)com

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  53. Chicken Club Pizza

    1 Store bought ready to eat pizza crust
    1/2 Cup Ranch Dressing
    1 Cup cooked and shredded chicken Breast
    2 Avacado's
    4 Slices Bacon cooked and Crumbles
    Lettuce
    Tomato
    Shredded Cheddar Cheese

    I warm the pizza crust in the oven then spread with ranch dressing. Then top with the rest of the ingredients and serve.

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  54. Ingredients:
    1 large ripe avocado.
    1 clove of garlic, peeled and chopped.
    1 green chili, chopped.
    2 ½ oz of cream cheese.
    3 tablespoons of fresh coriander leaves.
    1 tablespoon of lemon juice.
    ½ teaspoon of salt.
    ¼ teaspoon of ground cumin.

    Preparation Instructions:
    Slice the avocado into two lengthway and remove the stone.

    Scoop out the flesh and put into a food processor with all other ingredients except the cumin. Blend well.

    Move the dip into to its serving dish and sprinkle the cumin over top.

    We use this on the tacos as a topping or use can use it as a dip.

    carolkfoster@comcast.net

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  55. I make fajita tacos. :)
    + sautee onions mushrooms with green peppers and a hint of cumin, salt, and pepper +
    The family loves taco night~!
    KawaiiBakuhatsu(at)gmail(dot)com

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  56. I like making some salsa to use on my tacos...and on the side. I just chop up some cilatro, avocados from Mexico, tomatoes, onions, and fruit (mango or peach)...add some salt, pepper, lime juice & it's done! The longer it's mixed together, the better the flavor =) tylerpants(at)gmail.com

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  57. Guacamole.

    Mexican Avacado diced
    tomato diced
    onion diced
    cilantro
    lime juice
    jalapeno diced

    mix together, chill serve

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  58. I like mixing diced avocados from Mexico, diced red apple with some raisins. Drizzle with some honey, and sprinkle with sunflower seeds. So good!

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  59. One of my favorite comfort foods would have to be avocado soup, which is a breeze to make but so delicious and a perfect appetizer or side for taco night:
    1 small onion, finely chopped
    Olive oil for saute
    1 med. avocado from Mexico
    2 teaspoons soy sauce
    2 1/2 cup of water
    sea salt

    Saute the onion until its transparent. Peel avocado and remove the pit. Combine the onion, avocado, soy sauce and water in a food processor or blender and beat well. When the mixture is smooth put into a saucepan and let it come to a boil. Simmer for 2 or 3 minutes.

    Thanks!

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  60. Here's my favorite recipe for Avocados from Mexico!

    Creamy Guacamole

    2 ripe Avocados from Mexico
    1/4 cup Cream cheese spread
    2 tblsp. Finely chopped onions
    1/4 cup Finely chopped tomatoes
    2 tblsp. Lime Juice
    1 Minced garlic clove
    1/8 teasp. Salt
    1 dash Black Pepper

    Mash the avocados in a medium-sized bowl, then add the remaining ingredients and mix well. Makes 12 2-tablespoon servings.

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  61. This is super easy quesadilla recipe:
    Take a flour tortilla, put very thin slices of avocado on top, dot with salsa and sprinkle with shredded cheese. Top with a second tortilla and toast in the toaster oven until starting to brown.

    nesta 67 {at} live dot com

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  62. I like this simple recipe for guacamole. Using two avocados, I add chopped tomato, onion, cilantro, lime juice, and a dash of sea salt. If you like it spicy you can add a sliver of habanero (very hot) or jalapeño (mildly hot).

    runningmatey at hotmail dot com

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  63. We love chicken or refried bean tacos and our avacado topping is dead simple.
    2 mashed avocado
    3 tbsp grated red onion
    1/2 clove finely minced garlic
    3 tbsp medium salsa
    salt to taste

    Add to taco shell with filling, top with shredded cheese and sour cream. PERFECT!

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  64. I like to make an easy guacamole using just a few ingredients.

    3 whole avocados
    1 can ro-tel tomatoes with cilantro
    1 clove of garlic
    1/2 chopped red onion

    I mash it together with a fork and serve on taco salads. Yummy!

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  65. I like to make fish tacos a little bit differently.

    4 tilapia fillets
    1 chopped onion
    1 T. minced garlic
    2 T. Chili Powder
    1 T. Cumin
    Juice of 1 lime
    handful of chopped cilantro
    Salt and Pepper to taste

    For toppings:

    Chopped Avocados
    Salsa or chopped tomatoes
    Sour Cream
    Shredded lettuce
    Shredded cheese
    Lime Wedges

    These are really simple to make. I saute the onions and garlic in a little olive oil. Then I add the fish and cook until done. When the fish is cooked through, I flake it apart and add the spices and lime juice.

    I usually put the filling into warmed whole wheat tortillas, but whatever you like is fine. Then let everyone top them as they please.

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  66. Our standard sal-guac recipe is:

    one peeled and chopped avocado from mexico
    one tomato, diced
    1/2 cup chopped red onion
    juice from 1 lime
    1/4 cup chopped cilantro
    one small hot pepper, seeded and diced
    pinch salt

    We mash it all up with a fork, let it sit in the fridge for a few hours, and use it to top everything from eggs to pita wraps.

    hmcnaron at gmail dotcom

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  67. Our favorite sandwich:

    Sourdough bread
    slices of avacado
    dill havarti cheese
    chicken breast
    lettuce
    and a teriyaki dressing (bottled is fine)
    (It's absolutely amazing)

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  68. I cook chicken tendser in olive oil,small amount of water, fresh garlic, cumin, chili powder, granulated onion, and salt till tender. Shred and add more seasoning and water, if needed. Heat up and keep warm.
    Serve on tortillas with diced avocados, tomatoes, onion (if like), lettuce,cheese, and sour cream.Yum!

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  70. We most often make tacos on a fry bread.
    Instead of a shell, it's a thicker, flat fried dough base, with all the toppings piled high and happy.

    For the dough:
    3 cups flour
    1 Tbsp baking powder
    1 Tsp. salt
    1/8 Tsp pepper
    1/8 Tsp cumin
    1 1/2 cups warm water

    Mix the flour, salt, and baking powder together in a bowl. Sift or stir this together.
    Add the "warm" water to this mixture and stir until all the dry ingredients are mixed well.
    Put oil on your hands; remove dough from bowl and knead until the dough is smooth.
    When the dough is smooth & soft, rub oil over the top of your dough.
    Place back into the bowl, cover with a dry cloth & let rest for "20" minutes.
    Begin heating your oil
    Press dough into small circles.
    Drop circles into the hot grease until golden brown, then turn over until golden brown on the other side as well.

    For the toppings:

    Prepare your favorite method of taco meat (gr. beef, chicken, or turkey). Spread a layer on the fry bread.
    Add lettuce, tomato, onion, shredded cheese, and 4 big slices of avocados from Mexico.

    Thanks for the chance to win! Now I'm hungry.

    frinspar(at)gmail(dotcom)

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  71. Zucchini and Avocado Salad Recipe
    Ingredients:

    1 pound of zucchini
    1 garlic clove, minced
    1 large Mexico avocado
    2 ½ cups of water
    12 stuffed green olives
    4 sprigs of watercress, for garnish
    6 tablespoons of olive oil
    2 tablespoons of white wine vinegar
    2 teaspoons of salt
    1 teaspoon of sugar
    Lettuce leaves
    Pinch of dried tarragon
    Freshly ground black pepper, to taste.

    Preparation Instructions:

    Wash the zucchinis, then trim off the ends and cut into slices ½-inch thick.
    Bring the water to the boil and add the zucchini slices and 1 tsp of the salt.

    Cook and cover for 5 minutes.

    Drain the zucchini and set aside in a bowl.

    In a cup, mix together 1 teaspoon of salt, sugar, the minced garlic, dried tarragon, black pepper, white wine vinegar and olive oil to produce the dressing.

    Pour the dressing over the zucchini and mix thoroughly. Allow to marinate in refrigerator overnight.

    Peel the avocado, remove the stone, and cut into thin slices.

    Drain the zucchinis and reserve the marinade.

    Cut the stuffed olives in half.
    Put each of the the lettuce leaves onto its own plate, then arrange the avocado slices, zucchinis and olives over.
    Garnish each plate with a watercress sprig.
    Use the set aside marinade as dressing.

    susansmoaks at gmail dot com

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  72. Well, recently we have been making a guacamole salsa. Using fresh avocados that aren't fully ripe so still firm, dice them up and toss them in lime juice. Dice red onions, roma tomatoes, jalapenos, and minced celery (for texture). Toss in minced garlic, finely ground white pepper, and some sea salt. Great for chips and topping your tacos. Now I'm all hungry!

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  73. Avocado Strawbery Cheesecake Yogurt Dip!

    2 Avocados from Mexico
    (Peeled & Mashed)
    Mix with 2 Yoplait Strawberry Cheesecake yogurt !

    Eat on your favorite wheat thins or cracker or chips!
    zestywonderland@gmail.com

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  74. Thanks for the giveaway…our all-purpose Guacamole for tacos, burritos, dipping chips, etc.:
    2 Avocados, pitted & mashed
    1/2 cup plain nonfat yogurt
    1/2 cup diced onions
    1 cup of chopped bell peppers
    1 cup chopped tomato
    1/2 cup of your favorite brand chunky salsa
    …add chopped Jalapenos peppers to taste.
    Simply mix ingredients together & then chill in refrigerator for a few hours before serving.

    senorpiero [at] yahoo [dot] com

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  75. I put together simple chicken tacos by putting shredded rotisserie chicken in corn tortillas and top with avocado, onion, cilantro, tomatoes and salsa.

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  76. Gianna's Italian Style Guacamole

    1 mashed avocado
    1 teaspoon of lemon juice
    1/2 cup of sour cream
    1/2 cup of canned diced tomatoes with garlic.
    1/2 clove of garlic minced finely
    1/4 cup of minced sweet onion

    Mix together, chill and serve with tortilla chips.

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  77. Guacamole
    4 ripe avocados pitted and scooped out of shell
    Mash in a bowl with potato masher
    add salt and pepper to taste and a little chili powder
    Finely dice 1/2 onion and a whole tomato.
    Add 1 cup salsa and juice from whole fresh lime. Mix together and let sit covered for 2 hours. Serve with warm chips. rosans4@comcast.net

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  78. I like guacamole topped with salsa and served with tostitos.
    Here is how I make my guacamole (I think I learned this from Betty Crocker Book) Mix 3 large avacados pitted and peeled, 2 tsp lemon juice, with 1/2 tsp hot sauce continue mixing until consistency is reached.

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