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#AmazingAvoCinco Party with a LOT of Avocado Recipes for Cinco de Mayo

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Note: I received compensation from The Motherhood and Avocados of Mexico to host this party and share recipes with you. All opinions are my own.

AmazingAvoCinco TableLast Friday I had a party at my house for myself and three other local Chicago bloggers where we got together to share avocado recipes that could be used for a Cinco de Mayo party. First of all, before I had this party, I’d not eaten an avocado. I used to mush them up to feed the kids as babies, but I didn’t try them myself.


The bloggers involved were Michelle of Honest and Truly, Tricia of Night Owl Mama and Theresa of Faith and Family Reviews. Unfortunately, Theresa couldn’t make it to my house, but we included her in the party through Skype. I had just received a photo studio kit, so I had it set up so we could all take pictures of our dishes. Unfortunately, my lovely cat decided to knock my bowl of soup off the table all over the white backdrop and white carpet! The backdrop survived, but the carpet has stains.

I had a real fun time coming up with avocado recipes and other dishes I was going to serve since I was the host. I had a triple slow cooker cookbook to review, so I made three recipes out of that for us all to try. I’ve shared all five recipes that I made for the party over the course of this week. I’m going to show them all to you here. You can click on the pictures below to get to the recipes:

Pear and Apricot Guacamole #AmazingAvoCinco

Bacon and Avocado Macaroni and Cheese #AmazingAvoCinco

Tex Mex Spinach Dip

Chicken Tortilla Soup with Avocado #AmazingAvoCinco

Chicken con Queso Slow Cooker Recipe #AmazingAvoCincoTrisha made guacamole, Theresa tried avocado on her sandwiches, and Michelle made: guacamole, avocado fries, and my favorite: avocado ice cream! I’ll come back and link their posts as they post them so that you can see them all. I know that avocado ice cream sounds strange, but it was REALLY good. I plan to make it for my family when I get her recipe. These are all really great recipes to try for Cinco de Mayo. What’s really cool, though, are that Avocados from Mexico are available year round, so you can try these recipes any time of the year. Here are some cool Avocado from Mexico facts:

  • Avocados are an extremely versatile fruit, they can be eaten alone, or used in a variety of tasty recipes – as the main ingredient or topper – from soups to salads to smoothies to desserts.
  • Fresh avocado in sandwiches, on toast or substituted as a spread in place of many other popular foods may help reduce your intake of calories, fat, saturated fat, sodium and cholesterol.
  • Go to www.theamazingavocado.com for more recipes and nutritional information.
  • Avocados contribute good fats (monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats) to one’s diet.
  • One ounce (3 slices) of an avocado has 50 calories and contributes nearly 20 vitamins and minerals, making it a good choice to help meet nutrient needs.

What’s even better than a bunch of awesome recipes? How about a giveaway for $100?! Just fill out the rafflecopter below:
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 I received compensation from The Motherhood and Avocados of Mexico to host this party and share recipes with you. All opinions are my own.

Giveaway is open to the continental USA, must be 18 or over to win, and ends on May 10, 2013 at 12:00 am EST. Winner will be selected at random from all eligible entries and will be contacted by email. Winner will have 24 hrs to respond. Winner may only win one prize pack, if you win on another site, a new winner will be drawn. Please add paula@frostedfingers.com to your trusted email filter. If original winner does not claim their prize within 24 hrs, it is forfeit and a new winner will be selected promptly.
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  3. I love spicy guacamole and I have a recipe for stuffed baked avocados that I really want to try

  4. A good friend of mine makes the best guacamole ever! She wont share the recipe though 🙁 haha

  8. just recently on Tv i saw them make deep fried Guacamole!! then dip in spicy sauce. you have to freeze guac first the batter it..deep fried yummyness!

  17. I love an avocado and turkey sandwich…delicious! 🙂 Not exactly a recipe, sorry.

  22. My favorite thing to do with avocados is grill them and try different toppings on them, like balsamic vinegar and lemon, yum!

  34. Avocado and spinach dip. That avocado and bacon mac and cheese looks pretty interesting.

  43. avocado mashed up with salt and pepper and a little lemon juice. for a great dip

  48. My favorite avocado recipe is for guacamole. Sometimes I just mash avocado and add salsa–such an easy dip! I also like to eat avocado mashed on toast (because it reminds me of my beloved Mother), sprinkled with salt & pepper. Thanks for the giveaway.

  52. Toasted guacamole, with sliced tomato, fresh avacado and a slice of bacon…mayonaise to flavor

  53. I love a good guacamole but ALT (Avocado, Lettuce and Tomato) sandwhiches are yummy!

  58. My boyfriend makes guacamole and that is our favorite, I don’t know his exact recipe but I think it’s a pretty basic one.

  62. Guacamole rules for me although I do love Avocados on sandwiches, in salads and with shrimp=)

  63. Avocado mix – avocados black beans sweet & hot peppers corn onions and salsa.
    Thank you.

  66. We love to eat them sliced on salads and in salsa!
    Thanks, Karen
    lemontart5kb at gmail dot com

  78. Hello there, I love avocado, there are just so many benefits of eating it.

    My favorite recipe is the Grilled Shrimp with Avocado Citrus Salad

  79. I like Avocado Corn salsa
    2 small avocados, finely diced
    1 cup fresh corn kernels
    2 medium tomatoes, finely diced
    2 tablespoons lime juice
    1 tablespoon finely chopped cilantro
    1/2 teaspoon salt

  84. I love avocados!! My favorite is to cut them up in a salad, with mushrooms and grapes.

  87. avocado – turkey burger
    Thank you for hosting this giveaway

    Louis
    pumuckler {at} gmail {dot} com

  92. The Avocado and Cranberry Mustard Turkey Wrap sounds great! Thanks for the chance to win!
    mrsmchappell at gmail dot com

  94. I love slicing up avocados and placing them on BLT sandwiches.
    Thanks for the chance to win!
    wildorchid985 at gmail dot com

  95. We love chilled Avocado Soup! The one we make is from my Mary Hart cookbook and is so easy! Its just 3 avocados, 1 1/2 c chicken broth, 1 1/2 cup light cream, 1 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon onion salt, 1/8 teaspoon white pepper, and 2 teaspoons lemon juice! Puree avocados with chicken broth and then mix in cream and seasonings! You should chill for at least two hours….we sometimes make the night before for our family get togethers! Add the lemon juice just before serving! It tastes so good during the summer!!!!

  100. I’m not sure if it warrants a recipe, we love grilling avocado. place halfves in aluminum foil with olive oil and whatever spices you like and serve as a side for steaks or whatever you’re grilling.

  114. Guacamole is my favorite recipe,but we eat avocado on sandwiches several times a week for lunch.

  115. The avocado and bacon macaroni and cheese looks really good! I would have never thought up that combination! Thank you 🙂

  116. I love Chicken Tortilla Soup! I also eat Avocados in fruit salad and for breakfast!

  118. I like avocado sliced on a sandwich with swiss cheese and sliced apple.

  125. For smooth guacamole, I add one table spoon of mayonnaise to every three avocados. That is my secret ingredient that everybody loves, and I do keep mayonnaise a secret.

    Hope to win!

  128. Comment on the blog post telling me what your favorite avocado recipe is.

    i like it in taco sadad..yummy

  131. the only recipe I’ve tried is avocado spread on bread topped with scrambled eggs haha

  132. I like avocados straight – in my salad and my sandwiches. They are wonderful.

  136. I just love it as is, natural flavor, little salt and mix it up.

  137. my wife’s birthday is coming up soon. This would really surprise her since all i have is a card :)..avacado beer!!

  143. I love to cut up fresh tomatoes, onions and cilantro and mix up with avacado!

  149. I don’t have any. I don’t like avocados, but my husband loves them and will eat them any way.

  156. I love slices of avocado in a turkey sandwich. I use it instead of mayo.

  159. My favorite is always Guacamole but I also love a sandwich with grilled chicken, lettuce, tomatoes and avocados on Fry Bread.

  161. We love baking ours with egg where the pit used to be and covered with cheese

  162. Avocados usually end out on salads, tacos or sandwiches around here. I think I’ll make the one I have in the kitchen right now into sushi rolls… I haven’t made those in ages.

  165. Baja Shrimp Tacos

    1 pound(s) (extra-large) shrimp, peeled and deveined
    2 teaspoon(s) Mexican seasoning or chili powder
    2 teaspoon(s) oil
    3 cup(s) bagged coleslaw mix
    1/3 cup(s) spicy or regular ranch dressing
    1/4 cup(s) chopped cilantro
    8 soft, taco-size flour tortillas, warmed
    1 avocado, peeled and diced
    Salsa , for serving

    Directions

    Heat contact grill. Meanwhile, toss first 3 ingredients in a bowl. In another bowl, mix next 3 ingredients.
    Place shrimp on grill; close and grill 2 minutes, or until cooked through.
    Top tortillas with slaw, then shrimp and avocado, and roll up.

    Read more: Baja Shrimp Tacos Recipe – Taco Recipes at Womansday.com – Woman’s Day

  168. The Sliced Avocados and Oranges with Tahini Yogurt Sauce looks good.

  187. I love guacamole with quesadillas. Thanks for the awesome giveaway!

  195. I love making fresh guacamole, or making stuffed avocados – just hollow the centers a little and fill with delicious things like black beans, corn salsa, and shrimp. Delish!

  197. I have never tried avocados bit I think the mac and cheese looks goods.

  198. guacamole is my favorite to make. It is A…mazing when it is fresh

  199. I love them in a smoothie with yogurt and a banana
    vmkids3 at msn dot com

  205. I’ve never tried an avocado recipe I don’t like! I add it to just about everything. yum!

  206. I like avocados everywhere I like tomatoes – salads, sandwiches and on a burger.

  218. My husband made a cod ceviche a few months ago with avocado in it, it is my new favorite dish with avocado!

  236. Love it for breakfast in a breakfast burrito. The burrito is made with scrambled eggs, diced tomatoes, grated cheese and avocado slices placed in a warm flour tortilla. Ole.

  240. I’ve only had avocado in guacamole and chicken burritos! Both are great!

  241. I would say Guacamole. I always debate getting them on my Subway subs!

  244. Uh-Oh!! Never tried guacamole – yet! Ten points for honesty. But when I do, there will be bacon and cheese involved!

  253. I don’t have a favorite, but this one looks yummy! Hass Avocado and Red Potato Salad Recipe
    2 lbs. red potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes
    1 cup low-fat mayonnaise
    5 tsp. cider vinegar
    2 tsp. Dijon-style mustard
    3/4 tsp. ground black pepper
    3/4 tsp. salt
    4 green onions, sliced
    2 ripe, Fresh Hass Avocados, seeded, peeled and chopped into 1/2-inch pieces

  254. My favorite way to prepare avocado is to cut in half and grill on the BBQ. Then stuff them with mango salsa and serve with homemade blue corn tortilla chips. Yum!

  266. i like to use avocado on sandwiches instead of mayo, i don’t really know any avocado recipes other than guacamole and i love that one

  270. I love Avocados, Guacamole is a favorite and that Avocado and Bacon Macaroni and Cheese looks good

  273. i like slices of it served on the side, slightly warmed up with the tiniest amount of olive oil

  276. The Tex Mex Spinach Dip looks great. We don’t eat enough Avocados!

  277. I love to eat Avocado sandwiches, I take bread, then cheese, tomato and avocado slices. It is the best sandwich ever!

  286. I like to make a sandwich with avocado, lunch meat, cheese, lettuce, and a little mayo. It’s so good.

  291. guacamole! I love to make it with lemon juice, light mayo, green onions, a little rotel & seasoned with grillmates montery steak seasoning.

  296. I love avocado in my subs at subway, or in salads. I just love it in general!

  298. Avocado chunks stirred into scrambled eggs, served with whole wheat toast !