An easy weeknight version of the classic Greek soup with chicken and egg. The mixture of eggs, lemon, and hot broth is a classic combination in Greek cooking. And if there is a classic dish that highlights this combination, it is the chickeny avgolemono soup. Elise Bauer The “g” isn’t always pronounced. Some, like this one, have bits of chicken in them. Some start with a whole chicken and take hours....
This once-retro violet-hued gine cocktail is back for good. But it’s easy to make at home, provided you’re willing to track down the right ingredients! One of them was the Aviation. Nancy Mitchell The first Aviation recipes bandied about had just three ingredients: gin, maraschino liqueur, and lemon juice. But thenanotherAviation recipe was discovered, with a mysterious fourth ingredient:creme de violette. Why Is the Cocktail Called an Aviation? Nancy Mitchell...
A simple and healthy salad sprinkled with pistachios and drizzled with a citrusy vinaigrette. Quick, grab a pen and paper and write down your top 5 favorite foods. That is reason enough for me to never ever want to be an ultra-thin celebrity. Elise Bauer There are almost always a few in my fridge, at various stages of ripeness. The tanginess of the citrus vinaigrette balances the sweetness of the beets and the richness of the avocados....
A mayo-less chicken salad with avocado and crunchy apple. That was my idea as I set out to repeat the success we had with ourAvocado Tuna Salad. than the second Bridget Jones (yikes). Elise Bauer At least I think so. You will be the final judge. The unexpected ingredient in this chicken salad is chopped apple. Elise Bauer Apple brings sweetness, tartness, and crunch to the chicken salad, helping to round out the flavors....
Hard boiled eggs and avocado are made for each other in these creamy, tasty deviled eggs. Something tells me thatTheodor Geiselnever had guacamole, or avocado deviled eggs. Otherwise, Sam would have had no problem with green eggs and ham. Elise Bauer “I am Sam. I do LOVE green eggs and ham!” Avocado + Eggs = Guacamole Deviled Eggs! Elise Bauer Have you ever trieddeviled eggswithguacamole? So simple, yet brilliant. The “deviled” part comes from the chile in the guacamole....
Beautiful avocado tomato salad with sliced avocados and colorful heirloom tomatoes. All one really needs to dress an avocado is a little bit of lemon juice. No need for oil, there’s enough of it in the avocado. Elise Bauer Fleur de sel sea saltis lovely on the tomatoes and avocado. Sprinkle with chives, lemon juice, and coarse salt. Elise Bauer Elise Bauer
Sliced avocado and tomato, lettuce with toasted whole wheat bread. Have you ever written a list of your favorite foods? Avocado is at the top of my list. Elise Bauer Yes of course there are other favoritesartichokes, blueberries, a good steakbut avocado is queen of them all. For a couple glorious years we even had an avocado tree, until it died in a freeze. I once asked him, why not add bacon?...
It also makes a great base for other citrusy dressings, sauces, and marinades. If the mix separates, simply shake or stir to re-incorporate. Pulse several times to combine. Simply Recipes / Lori Rice Scrape the sides of the blender down with a spatula if necessary. On the lowest setting, slowly drizzle in the avocado oil with the blade running. Continue to blend until smooth and there are no visible chunks of avocado....
Karishma Pradhan Avocado oil captures the creamy, nutty flavor of fruity avocados in a highly concentrated liquid form. it’s possible for you to use it in everything from dressing a salad to marinating meat to deep-frying! Most avocado oil plants are in New Zealand, Mexico, Kenya, and California. Karishma Pradhan For the best quality, avocados should be mature, but not overripe, at harvest. The green hue comes fromchlorophyllspresent in the flesh and skin of the fruit....
Next time you want a fresh, mayo-free tuna salad, try swapping a mashed avocado in instead. Here’s a step up from your everyday tuna saladleave out the mayo and replace it with avocado. To be clear, I don’t have any problem with mayo. Elise Bauer Choose an avocado that has some give to it when you squeeze it gently. Eat Right Away! A Beauty Tip By the way, here’s a cool little avocado beauty tip....
Smooth or Chunky Baba Ganoush I use a fork to mash the eggplant dip. You want the mixture to be somewhat smooth but still retaining some of the eggplant’s texture. What to Serve With Baba Ganoush Serve this dip for with toasted pita bread or crackers. Elise Bauer Celery or cucumber slices are a good gluten-free option. Make a lot because you’ll want it eat it all and then some!...
Bok choy cooked with garlic, sherry, chicken broth, and prosciutto. Perhaps it’s the addition of sherry and prosciutto? Do you like bok choy? Elise Bauer If so, what’s your favorite recipe? Is This a Braise or a Stir-Fry? Baby Bok Choy with Sherry and Prosciutto Adapted from a recipe by chef Andrea Reusing inFine Cookingmagazine. Add the baby bok choy halves. Use tongs to turn the pieces in the oil....
Stir fried veggies in sesame oil that you’ll make again and again.. There are certain routines in our family for which I am unendingly grateful. One is that at the dinner table there is always a green vegetable of some sort. Elise Bauer I may not have loved some veggies as a child, but as an adult, I crave them. This baby bok choy dish by my mother is, case in point....
