BEST COOKING RECIPES

Breakfast made with vibrant flavors of Mexico is a lively way to start any day. Saut้ed onion and bell pepper
Jack cheese
cilantro and a hint of hot pepper sauce transform eggs into a feast
while avocado cubes supply the crowning touch.

Alternatively
substitute fresh or frozen corn kernels for the bell pepper
and fold diced avocado into scrambled eggs just before serving. Another great breakfast or brunch idea: Mix chopped avocado into your favorite salsa
and serve over a cheese omelet.

Hass avocados from Mexico
in plentiful supply all year long
are ideal for these morning specialties. Mash a ripe avocado with chopped onion
lemon juice
salt and pepper
spread over toasted bagels and
if you like
top with smoked salmon. This spread is not only tastier and more colorful than cream cheese
but more healthful-because two-thirds of the fat in Hass avocados consists of monounsaturated fat
the same cholesterol-lowering "good fat" as olive oil.

Mexican Avocado

And Egg Scramble

1 fully ripened Mexican Hass avocado

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1/2 cup chopped onion

1 cup diced red pepper

6 eggs

2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

3/4 teaspoon hot red pepper sauce

1/2 teaspoon salt

3/4 cup broken tortilla chips

1/2 cup shredded Jack cheese

Cut avocado lengthwise around the middle; twist to separate halves and scoop out flesh. Dice avocado and set aside. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and bell pepper; cook and stir until onion begins to brown
about 4 minutes. Whisk together eggs
cilantro
hot sauce and salt. Add to skillet along with tortilla chip pieces. Cook and stir gently until eggs are set but still soft. Sprinkle cheese on top. Cover; remove from heat; let stand until cheese melts
1
minute. Divide mixture among four plates; top with reserved avocado.

YIELD: 4 servings

Rich and creamy avocado over eggs is a tasty way to jump-start the day.