Synopses & Reviews
An incredible collection of recipes just for avocado lovers If you love avocados, but don't know what to do with them other than serve them with tortilla chips, this is the perfect cookbook for you. With its buttery texture and subtle flavor, the avocado pairs well with meat and seafood, makes a great topping for burgers and salads, and adds a wonderful creaminess to dips, sauces, and even desserts. Absolutely Avocados presents delightfully delicious new ways to use avocados in breakfasts, lunches, salads, snacks, and plenty of the ways you haven't even imagined.
But this is more than just a book of avocado recipes; it's also the first cookbook from renowned blogger Gaby Dalkin. Displaying her fresh and simple cooking styleand#8212;a mix of California casual with a healthy dose of Southwestern flairand#8212;Gaby's recipes are ideal for anyone who loves avocados or just scrumptious meals.
- Features 75 to-die-for recipes like Crab and Avocado Quesadilla and Avocado and Tuna Ceviche
- The first book by popular food blogger and avocado expert Gaby Dalkin
- Illustrated with gorgeous full-color photographs from acclaimed food photographer Matt Armendariz
- Includes an introductory section that describes common varieties of avocado and includes foolproof advice on cutting, storing, and picking ripe avocados at the market
If you love avocados and fresh, delicious meals, this is the ideal cookbook for you. Absolutely Avocados serves up a wide range of recipes that get the most of out of this popular, but under-used food.
Review
"Gaby brings so much life and love into everything she prepares. Her recipes are a great go-to for any occasion!" --Jessica Simpson
Synopsis
Guac Off! — Nathan Myers is a guacamole master. His recipes will have guac fans forgoing the chips and digging in with a spoon.
With 30 recipes for classic, exotic, and extreme guacamoles, there is a guac to suit every occasion, from the green chile-enhanced Brooktown Classic to the ultra-spicy Scarface Guac. Following the tenets of Sun Tzu's Art of War, Myers sets the rules for holding a guac-off — the ultimate contest to see who reigns supreme in the world of guacamole — culminating in the victor being bestowed with a bottle of tequila. Guac Off! includes prize-winning recipes from past showdowns, a history of avocados, plus a healthy dose of fun.
Synopsis
The only avocado cookbook ever from a major publisher, with 80 bold and delicious recipes using the beloved superfood.
About the Author
Nathan Myers is a writer and native of Fallbrook, California, the avocado capital of the world. He now lives in Bali where they make guacamole with ice and coffee in a blender.
Jeremy Webster is a Southern California-based photographer.