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3 Avocado Recipes Beyond Guacamole (But OK, There's Always Room For Guac)

Resident chef Kathy Gunst's take on guacamole pays homage to the avocado's buttery, silky flavor, without masking it with lots of fancy stuff.
Whether it's for breakfast, lunch or dinner, have you noticed avocados popping up on menus a lot lately? (FoodieFactor/Pixabay)

Whether it’s for breakfast, lunch or dinner, have you noticed avocados popping up on menus a lot lately? Here & Now resident chef Kathy Gunst has, and joins host Jeremy Hobson with a few of her favorite recipes using them.


No-Nonsense Guacamole

Guacamole is hugely popular and there are thousands of versions. This one is plain and simple and pays homage to the avocado’s buttery, silky flavor, without masking it with lots of fancy stuff.

I’ll give you suggestions for other possible toppings, but when avocados are fresh and in season I like

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