Guest guest Posted March 2, 2000 Report Share Posted March 2, 2000 Bonni -- BonniThoza Adamant Dilettante, so keep it simple, please. My Obligatory Homepage http://home.att.net/~bonnithoza 1001 Things to do with Eggplant http://home.att.net/~ashburysaubergines/index.html * Exported from MasterCook * Pick Up Stix Recipe By : http://www.avocado.org/ Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Appetizers Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 12 long -- thin pretzel sticks (about 4 inches long) 1/4 ripe California avocado -- seeded, peeled and cubed 2 slices nonfat American cheese -- cut into 1 inch squares 1/2 red apple -- cored and cubed 12 red grapes Using pretzel stick as skewer, thread on grape, cheese square, apple cube and California avocado cube. Repeat process making twelve " Pick Up Stix. " Serve to kids and let them pick up their snack enjoying fruit and stix. Hint: Use wooden skewer to poke holes in avocado, apple and grape. (4 stix per serving): calories 68; protein 3g; carbohydrates 11g; dietary fiber 1g; fat 2g; cholesterol 3mg; sodium 164mg - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - * Exported from MasterCook * Pizza Primavera Recipe By : http://www.avocado.org/ Serving Size : 12 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Cheese Main Dish Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 2/3 cup warm water 1 tbsp. yeast 1 tbsp. sugar 6 cups bread flour 1 tsp. salt 1/4 cup olive oil ----Toppings---- 24 slices eggplant -- 1/4 inch thick 3/4 cup olive oil 36 slices tomato -- 1/4 inch thick 36 asparagus spears -- blanched 72 snow peas -- blanched 6 cups Ricotta cheese 24 mushrooms -- cut in half 6 cups Mozzarella cheese -- grated 6 ripe -- medium California avocados Combine 1 cup warm water, yeast and sugar. Let stand until yeast starts to foam, about five minutes. Place flour and salt in mixer. Turn mixer on and slowly add yeast mixture. Add the oil and knead dough 10 minutes. If necessary, add more water until the dough holds shape without feeling sticky. Let dough rise in warm spot until double in bulk. Punch dough down and let rest 15 minutes. Divide dough into 12 portions. Form each portion into an 8-inch round. Toppings: Place eggplant in the center of the dough. Drizzle with 2 tbsp. of olive oil. Alternating tomato and asparagus, place on top of eggplant. Layer snow peas on top of tomatoes and asparagus. Fill the center of the pizza with 1/4 cup Ricotta cheese. Top with mushrooms. Sprinkle pizza with 2 tbsp. of olive oil and 1/2 cup Mozzarella cheese. Dot remaining Ricotta cheese over pizza. Place pizza in a 400 degree oven for 20 minutes, or until crust is golden brown. Remove from oven and top each pizza with half of a sliced avocado. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - * Exported from MasterCook * Ram's Ragin' Quarterback Guacamole Recipe By : http://www.avocado.org/ Serving Size : 9 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Dips Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 2 ripe genuine California avocados -- seeded, peeled and coarsely mashed 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 10 drops red pepper sauce 1/2 teaspoon coarse garlic salt 1 ear corn (husk and silk removed) roasted or grilled * 1 medium tomato -- chopped 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or Italian parsley leaves 1 tablespoon finely chopped red onion Hint: To roast corn, brush with olive oil and cook under broiler turning often until lightly browned. To grill corn, brush with olive oil and grill on barbecue. Cool and prepare. * Substitute with 3/4 cup of canned corn. In medium bowl combine avocados, lemon juice, red pepper sauce and garlic salt. Carefully cut corn off husk and add to avocado. Stir in tomato, cilantro and red onion. Serve with tortilla chips or cut vegetables. Makes 3 cups. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - * Exported from MasterCook * Red Bean and Avocado Spread Recipe By : http://www.avocado.org/ Chef Matty Gilio Babalu Restaurant Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Appetizers Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 cup cooked red beans 1 diced California avocado 1/4 cup cilantro 1 tbsp. minced red onion 1/4 cup red Roma tomatoes -- diced 1/2 tsp. minced jalapeno 2 drops tabasco sauce 1 pinch salt and pepper 1 tsp. lime juice Gently mix together all ingredients. Spread on your favorite fish. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - * Exported from MasterCook * Rice Stuffed Avocados Recipe By : http://www.avocado.org/ Maria M. Schaefer Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Side Dishes Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 2 Tbl butter 1/2 cup regular rice 1/4 cup finely chopped onion 1/4 cup finely chopped celery 1 cup boiling chicken stock or 1 chicken bouillon cube dissolved in 1 cup boiling water 1/2 Tsp salt 1 egg beaten 1 cup grated old cheddar cheese 1/4 Tsp Worcestershire 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley 3 medium avocados 1/2 cup fine dry bread crumbs 2 Tbl melted butter Heat 2 Tbl butter in medium saucepan. Add rice and cook until rice is golden, stirring. Add onion and celery and continue cooking gently 3 minutes, stirring. Add chicken stock and salt, cover and simmer 20 minutes or until rice is tender (if rice is still very moist cook with cover off for a few minutes). Remove from heat. Stir egg,cheese and Worcestershire sauce together with a fork and mix into the rice along with the parsley. Heat oven to 350 Degrees F Cut avocados in half, remove pits and put avocado halves in a shallow baking pan. Add 1/4 inch hot water to the pan. Spoon rice mixture into hollows in advocados. Combine bread crumbs and melted butter and sprinkle over rice mixture. Bake 20 minutes or until crumbs are browned and avocados are hot. This is good served with chicken! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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