avocado recipes

Spring Pasta
Spring Pasta - April 17, 2011

A quick spring pasta made with leftover noodles, market vegetables, egg, and a bit of avocado.

Super Natural Every Day: Six Recipe Sampler
Super Natural Every Day: Six Recipe Sampler - February 23, 2011

A six recipe PDF sampler from my new cookbook, Super Natural Every Day. It includes a few of my v. favorite recipes - Millet Muffins, Ravioli Salad, Avocado & Mustard Seeds, Black Sesame Otsu, Tinto de Verano, and a Tutti-Frutti Crumble. Enjoy!

Double Broccoli Quinoa
Double Broccoli Quinoa - September 1, 2009

This is another favorite - I cook up lots of broccoli, then puree half of it into a pesto. The other half is cut into little florets. Toss the broccoli with some quinoa, sliced avocado and a drizzle of feisty chile pepper oil, and you've got a nice meal on your hands.

Lemon Cucumber Tofu Salad
Lemon Cucumber Tofu Salad - June 22, 2009

A simple tofu salad recipe made by marinating cucumbers and chopped dill in lemon juice and olive oil, then tossing with tofu, pine nuts, and avocado.

Orzo Super Salad
Orzo Super Salad - June 3, 2009

And orzo salad packed with nutritious ingredients - asparagus, almonds, feta, sprouts, broccoli, cucumber, and a zesty lemon dressing.

TLT Sandwich
TLT Sandwich - September 17, 2008

A vegetarian TLT sandwich inspired by the classic BLT sandwich. This version includes chipotle-marinated tempeh alongside oven-roasted cherry tomatoes, a bit of shredded lettuce, and a generous avocado slather on a thin slice (or two) of great bread.

Herb Salad
Herb Salad - July 27, 2008

A lovely herb salad recipe made from lots of summertime herbs, green beans, and corn.

Sushi Bowl
Sushi Bowl - June 5, 2008

This sushi bowl recipe is simply a de-constructed sushi roll - brown rice, tofu, avocado, toasted nori and green onions served with a citrus-soy dressing. Simple and delicious.

A Twist on Guacamole
A Twist on Guacamole - January 30, 2008

A favorite guacamole recipe. Served with toasted naan bread (or chips!), I've added a couple pinches of cumin and curry powder for to incorporate a slightly unexpected flavor profile.

Quinoa and Grilled Zucchini
Quinoa and Grilled Zucchini - July 30, 2007

A great way to use nutritious quinoa. This quinoa and grilled zucchini recipe is tossed with a pretty, pale green cilantro-flecked avocado dressing.

Crema de Guacamole
Crema de Guacamole - June 2, 2005

This crema de guacamole recipe makes the ultimate chilled summertime soup.

Butter Lettuce Sunshine Salad
Butter Lettuce Sunshine Salad - March 19, 2005

A lovely salad recipe utilizing a vibrant citrus and Parmesan vinaigrette. I did a demo of this salad at the San Francisco Ferry Building Farmers Market.


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Welcome to my recipe journal, I'm Heidi. This is where I like to write about the recipes that intersect my life, travels and interests. I write cookbooks, love natural foods, take lots of pictures, do a good amount of globetrotting, and like to make lists of favorite things.

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