This post may contain affiliate links. For more information, see our privacy policy.
You might not be aware of this, but besides being the beginning of the lovely summer season, June is also California Avocado Month! The harvest is in full swing right now and it's the peak of the avocado season.
Guess what? Scott and I just happen to be visiting California and have had the amazing opportunity to visit a beautiful avocado ranch in Southern California a few days ago.
Prior to this, we didn't have a clue about the ins and outs of growing avocados. We learned so much from the grove tour, especially the TLC that's involved here in California with every tree, it was very impressive! It caused us to fall, even more, in love with avocados. So, in honor of this special celebratory month, we'd thought we'd share Five Fabulous Avocado Recipes; some of our all-time favorites!
~~~~~~~~~~
Stuffed Bell Peppers with California Avocados and Barley A perfect meal for summer. Serve it on it's own or with chicken, shrimp, pork or beef. It's a beautiful presentation, loaded with great flavor and sure to please!
Pineapple, Avocado and Fresh Corn Salsa This is amazing with chips as a snack or appetizer and it also makes a wonderful topping for grilled entrees.
California Avocado Chocolate Cookies These are amazing, actually, some of the best chocolate chip cookies in my CCC arsenal (which, btw is quite huge!).
Tomato, Avocado and Fresh Mozzarella Tartines. This has to be one of our very favorite summer meals. It's not only delicious, but just gorgeous too!
Citrus, Avocado and Strawberry Salad. This salad is fresh, healthy and crazy delicious. There's an amazing Strawberry Poppyseed Vinaigrette that will knock your socks off!
If you've been looking for a reason to party, here you go!! Stock up on avocados next time you're at the market and have fun gathering family and friends to celebrate one of the the most delicious, healthy, versatile and fun ingredients in the produce department!
P.S. I can't help myself; I know I said five recipes, but I just had to include this one too! If you're looking for a summer cookout recipe that everyone will love, you'll want to serve these California Avocado Western Burgers. They're simple to put together, bursting with flavor and super juicy. Tell everyone to bring their boots and bandanas!
Disclaimer: We were not compensated for this post. All of the opinions are our own. Several of the recipes included in the post were created by us for The California Avocado Commission. We were compensated at that time, for recipe development, food styling and photography.
fabulosa says
Avocados are everywhere in Texas, and the prices are incredible. I buy and use then almost daily. Great for salad dressings, smoothies and salads. Looking at your beautiful pics, I wonder how did you get that slice of avocado, with a hole in the center??
Chris Scheuer says
Hi,
There are some instructions for cutting an avocado like that on this post:
Chris Scheuer says
Hi Geenie!
I'd love to go to California with you! We'd have so much fun. I don't think Boysenberries are in season yet as I didn't see them anywhere. Sad.
bellini says
Some excellent recipes here guys.
Wendy says
I love avocados and you have such a great variety of recipes here! I was spoiled terribly when we used to spend summers in central Mexico and avocados were picked fresh daily. The depth of flavor that fresh picked gives is unbeatable! I can't grow my own avocados in St. Louis, so I will have to be happy with what is available in the supermarket! I am not sure if I will make your burgers or salsa first....actually, they might be good together! Thanks, Chris!
Kim - Liv Life says
That Pineapple Avo Salsa has to be one of my all time favorite!! But... I'm intrigued by that avocado ccc. The girls are off dancing again tomorrow and I'm in search of treats!!
cheri says
Hi Chris, love all these avocado recipes. Did not know that June was California avocado month. I used to live in Vista Calif and my aunt lived in Fallbrook, they have the most amazing avocados, you could buy a whole bag of them next to nothing. You have the best avocado recipes!!!!! Happy week-end!
Joyce says
Awesome recipes. Can't wait to get some avocados and try them.
Karen (Back Road Journal) says
Avocados are great in so many recipes and I'll keep an open mind about them in cookies since it is one of your favorite recipes. That is one of the nice things about blogging…live and learn as they say. 🙂
Happier Than A Pig In Mud says
The salad with strawberry dressing looks great Chris! Happy weekend:@)
Ginny Hartzler says
What a surprise, even chocolate chip cookies! Does that mean I can have as many as I want? Ha Ha!
gloria says
we love avocado indeed Chris and these look delicious
How to Philosophize with Cake says
Mmmm, I just love avocados! Will have to try some of these soon. Love the avocado tartines, they're adorable and delicious-looking! 😀
Martha says
Love the looks of that Western Burger! Yum!
Angie (@angiesrecipess) says
Those tartines and cookies are my FAVOURITES!