Medium Hass Avocado

Avocado Toast with Cheese

1 ripe avocado, mashed.

4 slices toasted bread.

Seasoning to taste.

Shredded cheese.

Spread one quarter mashed avocado on toasted bread. Season to taste and top with shredded cheese.

Avocado Margarita

1 ripe avocado, chopped.

1/2 cup margarita mix.

1/2 cup tequila.

1/4 cup orange liqueur.

Fresh lime juice.

Blend avocado, margarita mix, tequila, orange liqueur, and lime juice until smooth. Add 3 ice cubes and pulse. Serve in glasses rimmed with chili-lime salt. Garnish with thin avocado slices.

Rockin Guac

3 ripe avocados.

1 can diced tomatoes and chilies, drained.

1/2 onion, chopped.

Fresh lime juice.

In a bowl, mash the avocados. Stir in the onion, tomatoes and chilies, and lime juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Tropical Avocado Salsa

2 ripe avocados, diced.

1 cucumber, diced.

1/2 red onion, chopped.

2 Serrano chilies, chopped.

1 pineapple cut in 1/2 inch pieces.

In a large bowl, combine avocados, cucumber, onion, chilies, pineapple, and juice from one lime. Season with salt and toss gently. Serve over steak or fish, or as a salsa with chips.