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SuperBowl Snacks: Avocado Goodness

I blogged some of my favorite SuperBowl snacks last year when I was writing for Slashfood, and so this week, I thought I'd do the same here on FamilyFood.

There's nothing like a SuperBowl party. I'm definitely a nosher, so having a wide variety of snacks on hand is like my idea of heaven. And, Ruffles.

It has been said that more avocados are consumed during SuperBowl weekend that at any other time during the year.  Not sure if it's true, but it sounds good to me. So, without further ado, here are some of my favorite avocado recipes. 

  • Avocado Paté with Parsley and Pistachios. I will definitely be making this this weekend. In fact, I'm thinking of doing a trio of molded dips/salads (Chicken Liver Pate, Tomato Aspic, and the Avocado Paté) because I have some fancy gelatin on hand that my sister brought me from Italy.
  • Guacamole my way.  I admit, I am pretty proud of my guacamole. Or "rockamole" as my daughter calls it.
  • Chilled Avocado Soup.  Yes, it's a cold soup and it might be freezing where you are, but it's hot in Hawaii!

January 29, 2007 in Appetizers/Antipasti/Nosh/Snacks, Food and Drink, Holiday food, Mexican/Mexican-inspired, Salads, Slashfood goodness, Soup, Vegetables | | Comments (2)

Tags: avocado, avocado pate, avocado recipes, avocado soup, guacamole, superbowl snacks

IT'S GREAT PUMPKIN DAY ON SLASHFOOD

It's all pumpkins, all the time today on Slashfood, the food site for which I blog. In a roundabout bloggy way, I recapped the day for the baby site for which I blog—Blogging Baby. For Slashfood, I wrote about my love for the kabocha or Japanese pumpkin and my favorite preparations—in tempura and in miso soup.

From carving to soup to pie—check out the pumpkin love!

October 24, 2005 in Slashfood goodness | | Comments (0)

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  • All-Clad cookware
    I use the stainless line. I love it because you can put it in the dishwasher. If you like to cook it is sooo worth it to have quality pots and pans. I recommend buying a set on sale and then filling in extras as you need them. (Watch for sales and specials.)
  • Cast Iron Skillet
    Please get rid of all your teflon-coated non-stick plans and get a cast iron skillet. I use mine for searing meat, poultry, and fish and then finishing off in the oven. In fact, get two cast iron skillets—one large enough to hold two ribeyes and a smaller, fried-egg-sized one for making...well...eggs.
  • Food Processor
    Quickly slice/shred veggies and cheese, make hummus or other spreads in a snap, and make pie crust without making a mess.
  • Global Knives
    I am partial to the 18 incher. Yep, I like big knives and I cannot lie. If you like to cook (or even if you don't) you deserve to have good knives. At least one.
  • Instant Hot Water Dispenser
    If you can't afford to have one built-in, this is a great alternative. It's nice to have boiling water at the push of a button to make tea, instant miso soup, or morning oatmeal for the kidlets.
  • Microplane Grater/Zester
    Use this to grate citrus zest, nutmeg, and cheese. You could get a coarser one, but you don't need to. I have one and I use it for everything.
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    A great resource for all your herb and spice needs.
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    Every family should have one.
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    Silpat is a silicone mat used for baking. They come in various sizes. Items will not stick to it. It is a must for any home baker.
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    It doesn't have to be fancy, but try and get the highest HP you can afford. I use my stick blender (+ attachments) for making salad dressing (weekly), pureeing soups, making babyfood, and whipping cream.

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