Word Finder - avocado

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The large, usually yellowish-green or black, pulpy fruit of the avocado tree.

synonyms

• abacate
• alligator pear
• avocado pear
• butter pear

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The avocado tree, Persea americana, of the laurel family.

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A dark chartreuse colour, like the colour of the skin of an avocado.

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Of a dull yellowish-green colour.

The Alligator or Avocado Pear is Persea gratissima, a member of the natural order Lauraceae, and a native of the West Indies and other parts of tropical America.

Decorator's Choice has contemporary patterns with modern designs in attractive new colors such as camel, coco leaf, moss, avocado, butter, deep orange, melon, deep lavender, jet black and crimson.

Diayn continued with a millefeuille of seabass with chorizo and herb gnocchi, tomato compote and avocado puree, marinated artichokes.

Treat dry hair with avocado Massage mashed avocado into wet hair for 15 minutes before rinsing.

When you are not an inhabitant of state with a tropical climate you can grow avocado 's in containers.

I have taught my parents the benefits of growing trees and now we have 50 avocado, orange and shade trees at our farm.

Avocado and prawn open sandwich Peel 1 small avocado and prawn open sandwich Peel 1 small avocado and remove the stone, then cut into slices.

It was filled with a cool creamy avocado in a delicious spicy chicken sauce.

Place more avocado on top of the crab and finish with another layer of tomatoes, compressing the layers as you go.

My husband had avocado pear with parma ham - which he said was wonderful - followed by boeuf bourguignon with vegetables which he enjoyed.

Avocado Oil Derived from the fruit of a tropical tree, it is a rich, fatty acid emollient.

The kitchen craft avocado slicer is just the sort of ingenious gadget you'll wonder how you ever lived without!

Menu suggestion Salad of Herb Baked Goats Cheese with avocado, crisp bacon and toasted hazelnuts.

Because the damage resembled that caused by viruses, the scientists suspect avocado extract might be useful to treat viral hepatitis.

Apricots are probable, tho I think they may need some chill, but I don't know about avocado or Asian pear.

This came served with a mango, apple and avocado salsa, bound with a little mayonnaise.

Lay avocado slices on bread, topped with slices of chargrilled chicken.

The appetizers include warm smoked trout salad, smoked trout terrine and avocado, and sea trout Tahitian style.

The number of fruit-bearing trees, shrubs and plants that have been introduced and are successfully cultivated or grow wild is much greater; among them are the mango, orange, banana, pineapple, coconut, palm, grape, fig, strawberry, litchi (Nephelium litchi) - the favourite fruit of the Chinese - avocado or alligator pear (Persea gratissi ma), Sapodilla pear (Achras sapota), loquat or mespilus plum (Eriobotrya japonica), Cape gooseberry (Physalis peruviana), tamarind (Tamarindus indica), papaw (Carica papaya), resembling in appearance the cantaloupe, granadilla (Passiflora quadrangularis) and guava (Psidium guajava).

The prawns came in crisp tempura batter, the avocado in a fan, with no sign of marie rose sauce.

The oil is Zita West 's own unique blend of pure plant extracts, enriched with avocado and borage.

Spread with a very tiny amount of wasabi paste, place the crab and avocado on top and roll into a cylinder.

One interesting aspect of cultural diffusion is when the culture that was influenced in turn influences the original culture. Apparently, a staple of American sushi, avocado, is now making its way into Japanese sushi.

Most infants start out with pureed avocado or banana.

Mixing some strawberries into the banana or a little tomato into the avocado can give things an interesting twist.

Bring the look to your home by decorating with avocado green, orange or mustard yellow paired with beige-think natural.

The 70s inspired a new wave in the field of skincare, resulting in women's attention to face creams that included ingredients like avocado oil and various natural moisturizers.

Obviously bordering Mexico, the heritage of this culture can be found in dishes using cilantro, avocado and hot peppers.

In food processor, combine avocado, shallot, broth, tomato paste, hot sauce, lime juice and cilantro, processing until smooth.

Add alfalfa sprouts to the avocado mix and combine them.

Common raw garnishes are parsley, avocado, flax seeds and green onion.

Fruits like banana, avocado, and mango will add richness to the smoothie.

Top a whole grain bagel with mashed avocado, sprouts, and a slice of tomato.

Good choices include eggs, marinated tofu, carrots, roasted sweet potatoes, cucumber, roasted red peppers, and avocado.

Ingredients include coconut, palm, olive, avocado, vitamin E, and jojoba oils, shea butter, and calendula flowers.

Ingredients include organic calendula blossom tea and petals, organic olive, coconut, palm, avocado and jojoba oil, raw silk protein, and essential oil.

If you have dry hair, start by experimenting with sweet almond, olive, or avocado oil; they'll add the most moisture.

Try sprinkling a little lemon juice on avocado slices to keep them from browning overnight.

Healthy fats are found in whole foods such as avocado, olives, nuts, seeds, and olive oil.

Potatoes have a GI of about 95, bananas have a GI of about 65, green grapes have a GI of about 45, and an avocado has a GI of about 10.

Broccoli, avocado, cantaloupe, and berries are all good sources for dietary potassium; supplementation is permitted, but those on blood pressure medication should consult their doctors before supplementing with potassium.

Sources of healthy, unsaturated fats include avocado, olive oil, canola oil, peanut butter, fatty fish, nuts, and seeds.

Healthy fats and oils include olive oil, coconut oil, and avocado, which is often included in recipes to add fat and body.

Include a healthy fat, such as olive or flaxseed oil, or half of an avocado.

Start your day off well with a whole wheat bagel with avocado, egg whites, cheddar, and tomato.

For example, one ounce of dried pecans is 189 calories, or there are 234 calories in an average avocado.

The aforementioned avocado is a perfect example of this.

Think of classic parings like tomato, mozzarella and basil; fresh avocado mixed with diced tomatoes and garlic; or crunchy cabbage slaw with a vinaigrette dressing.

Create one at home by mixing yogurt, honey and avocado.

Make your own mask by putting one large peeled and pitted avocado in a blender with about a tablespoon of honey.