Avocado

Spice up your summer holidays with zucchini, carrot and corn fritters with avocado and coriander salsa

Make this delicious butterflied chicken your centrepiece this Christmas. Serve with an avocado summer salad and perfect Christmas roast Lotatoes™

Rise and shine with this hearty and delicious scrambled egg, smashed avocado and bean breakfast wrap - wholesome energy for the whole morning. This recipe is suitable for diabetics.

These salmon poke bowls are fantastic as a quick dinner or tasty workday lunch. Simply leave the salmon to marinate while you prepare the rest of your ingredients and you have a fresh and healthy meal at the ready!

Keep dinner light and lovely with this flavoursome vegan slaw! It's packed with bright colours thanks to all the wonderful fresh vegetables, and the Mexican-style tempeh adds a scrumptious dose of protein.

Keep things fresh, simple and delicious with this uber-easy avocado Buddha bowl. A quinoa base is topped with healthy greens, dukkah-crusted eggs and a zingy tahini dressing, making a dish that's perfect for a fuss-free lunch or dinner.

This colourful dish is made even by the fact that it's served with homemade kūmara chips, making for a much healthier version of nachos. Serve topped with a generous scoop of smashed avocado for a deliciously fresh dinner.

Find out just how well avocado pairs with sweet flavours by whipping up a batch of these gorgeous avocado and lemon muffins. Topped with a delightful lemon frosting, these little treats are just perfect for lunch boxes.

This salad is a deliciously flavoursome childhood recipe of Nici Wickes' mum's, which is fabulous in its simplicity. The avocado is warmed by the potatoes just enough to bring up its flavour and creaminess.

Combining the heavenly flavours of chocolate and coffee with the silky smooth texture of avocado, this mousse is a delicious idea for dessert. Whip up a batch for a sweet treat that is ready in just 15 minutes.

These avocado fries are simply scrumptious. With a crispy batter of panko crumbs and delicious seasoning, served with our zingy green yoghurt sauce, they make a fantastic vegetarian side dish.

Mix up your go-to pasta dish thanks to our tasty courgette pasta recipe. This pasta alternative is not only gluten free and super healthy, the homemade avocado pesto makes it simply irresistible!

These bean and beef burgers are like a breath of fresh air! The lettuce cups make a lighter alternative to burger buns, and the avocado smash is a deliciously fresh topping.

Get your daily dose of greens with this salad, which has every shade of green under the sun! Mixing together all the favourites, from asparagus to avocado to basil pesto, it's a winning combo.

Do you need a dose of green goodness? Assembling this fresh Buddha bowl is a simple dinner fix for any weeknight meal.

Avocado lovers won't be able to resist Nadia Lim's recipe for guasacaca, Venezuelan-style guacamole. Packed with avocado, herbs, capsicum, garlic and lime, this delicious sauce will be your new fave side

Nadia Lim cleverly transforms an Italian antipasto classic into brunch fare with this bruschetta recipe. Simply topped with bacon, eggs and avo, this dish is perfect if you've got big group gathered for breakfast

Avocado for dessert?! This avocado cheesecake recipe is here to make every avo lover's dream a reality. Gently flavoured with mint, lime and scattered with dark chocolate, this no-bake cake is a must-try for any avocado addict

Eat the rainbow with this delicious rice paper roll recipe! Pack with avocado, quinoa, capsicum, cucumber and carrot, then serve with a double dipping of zingy sauce and spicy chilli herb mix. Enjoy for a delicious gluten and dairy-free bite.

Swap your usual avo on toast for something a little more exciting with this fritter recipe. Avocado, courgette and peas give these fritters a delicious green hit, while feta is the perfect way to add some extra creamy goodness

Everyone's favourite breakfast is taken to tasty new heights with this avocado on toast recipe. Lush avocado cream, spice-packed chermoula and fresh radishes come together to create this posh toast

This avocado and sprout salad recipe is packed full of all sorts of goodness. Serve drizzled with a creamy green tahini dressing for a winning vegetarian, gluten-free accompaniment to your next meal

This taco recipe is based on The Lucky Taco Sizzlin’ Steak Taco Kit, which is designed to make the process of creating authentic, tasty Mexican food faster and easier

Add some oomph to avocado on toast with this delicious recipe. In a twist on the classic combo, edamame, avo, lemon and chilli are mashed and spread on grainy toast. Enjoy for breakfast, brunch or a hearty snack

This recipe is for all the avo fans. Creamy, ripe avocados are filled with chilli-spiked prawns and drizzled with a tangy lime mayo. Heaven! Try as a delicious gluten-free starter

Make crayfish go that little bit further with this cocktail salad recipe. Serve with a homemade spicy dressing and enjoy for a delicious summer starter

This canapé recipe is sure to impress your guests! These homemade blinis with avocado and salmon are light, fresh and perfect with a crisp glass of wine

This warm Mexican cheese dip recipe is criminally cheesy! Serve with plenty of corn chips at your next party, drinks or movie night - your guests won't be able to get enough

These scrumptious falafel pita pockets are fantastic served with avocado and minted pea spread and enjoyed for a satisfying lunch

Enjoy a sweet treat that just so happens to be gluten, dairy and refined sugar-free with this delicious avocado and lime mousse slice recipe. It's the perfect guilt-free indulgence

Creamy, green and a nutritionist’s dream, avocado is one of nature’s powerhouse foods. This avocado, mozzarella and tomato salad recipe is great served with crusty bread and enjoyed as a tasty side at your next al fresco meal

This pita chips with avocado and tomato salsa recipe creates a delicious, fresh snack that's perfect served as a party snack

Serve up this tasty tart recipe next time you feel like eating something that's just a little bit fancy (and doesn't require much effort). Top with avocado, goat's cheese and prosciutto - yum!

Light, fresh and creamy, this avocado tzatziki dip recipe is beautiful enjoyed with crackers or bread as part of a tasting plate when entertaining guests

Eat ’em while they’re cheap! Make the most of summer's bounty of avocados with these tasty crab, salmon and avocado stacks. Enjoy as a delicious and easy starter at your next dinner party

Light, creamy and packed full of flavour, this gorgeous avocado pate is beautiful spread on crackers with salmon and served as part of a tasting plate for afternoon tea or nibbles.

Creating creamy avocado mousse for your next cheese platter is easy with this recipe. Serve with crisp ciabatta toast at your next drinks or dinner party

This spiced avocado salad recipe makes a substantial side dish to barbecue meats or seared chicken breast or you can serve it with smoked chicken or crispy bacon for lunch

Nothing makes you feel more virtuous than a green smoothie. In this recipe, avocado creates a creamy smoothie, while coconut water brings a subtle sweetness and adds a good dose of electrolytes

This matcha shake recipe is the perfect morning pick-me-up, filled with good fats (from the creamy avocado), antioxidants and a gentle caffeine boost from the matcha, plus a zip of lime keeps it fresh. Recipe by My Darling Lemon Thyme's Emma Galloway

If you like sushi, you'll love this guacamole makeover. The creaminess of the avocado mellows the heat of the wasabi and complements the crunch of the Huntley & Palmers Oat Thins

Relax, unwind and catch up after a long day snacking on Copper Kettle Special Reserve Chips. This light, zingy green bean dip is perfect match for the rich, meaty flavour found in the Wagyu Beef & Wasabi Cream flavour

Excite your taste buds with this fresh and delicious haloumi and avocado bruschetta. It makes a brilliant snack, light lunch or dinner or starter to a dinner spread.

Looking for delicious and easy snack ideas? Whip up a batch of this tasty (and healthy!) chia and tomato guacamole with sumac crisps!

Delicious and healthy! Soft poached chicken salad with creamy avocado and sweet green papaya - a summer inspired dinner perfect for any time of the year!

Serve up a family feast that’s so delicious, they won’t even notice how healthy it is!

The salty-sweet combination of watermelon and feta is unbeatable, and when served with thin ribbons of beef and radish, it's next level good.

It’s tempting to just throw a bunch of fruit and veges in a blender and hope for the best, but that’s not what makes a good smoothie great. By using a recipe, you can ensure the correct balance of acidity and sweetness. Also, the consistency will be just right – not too thin, but not a thick sludge either. Most importantly, a great smoothie will be healthy – not simply a whole heap of sugar disguised as fruit. This green goddess smoothie is one of my trusty standbys. I regularly knock one back for breakfast or for a mid-afternoon snack. The pear provides the sweetness, the lime the acidity and the avocado makes for a smooth and creamy texture, plus it’s packed full of goodness. Enjoy!

This is one instance when an under-ripe avocado will come in handy. If it’s too ripe the avocado will go mushy during the frying process. These fat avocado ‘chips’ would also be great served alone as a snack with the jalapeño ranch as a dipping sauce. Recipe by Leisha Jones.

Love sushi but hate the time it takes to roll? Save time tonight with this quick and delicious tuna salad sushi bowl! Simple, easy, and super tasty!

I’ve used sesame blue-corn chips with this recipe not only for their dramatic colour but also their sweet nutty flavour. They are higher in protein than yellow corn chips and you can find them in the health-food section in supermarkets or at specialty food stores and health shops. Photography by Jani Shepherd / Gatherum Collectif.

Fruit and vegetables straight from the garden make perfect Flatbread toppings for a light summer meal

This tasty avocado and mandarin chicken noodle salad makes the perfect light lunch or dinner.

We’re blessed in New Zealand with relatively easy access to wonderful seafood. Any fish works well with this recipe but one with the skin on will really crisp up on the barbecue & add crunch. Easily grilled outdoors, teamed with super fresh leaves it makes a lovely lunch or a fresh summer evening meal.

Megan May's simple fresh green bowl is surprisingly delicious and satisfying. It will also get you off to a great start in the morning as the avocado is filled with good fats, vitamins and minerals, the coconut water is hydrating and the pineapple and papaya are high in enzymes. Photography by Melanie Jenkins.

Quinoa is one of only a handful of vegetarian ingredients that on their own contain all nine essential amino acids, making it a perfect meat substitute. Veg it up! By leaving the chicken out of the guacamole.

Savoury pea fritters, perfect for brunch or lunch! Tasty, golden and green these fritters are a delicious alternative to corn. They are also suitable for diabetics.

This light, low GI, avocado and herb salad, sourdough bruschetta, is a perfect dish for brunch, or for an afternoon snack. This recipe is suitable for diabetics.

Vine-ripened truss tomatoes are perfect for a simple recipe like this for their brilliant colour, robust flavour and crisp, tangy flesh to stand out at their best. This salad is perfect for lunch or as a side at dinner.

These fun bite size, Texi-mexi pizzas are great for kids to get a taste of Mexico or delicious nibbles for Mexican-themed parties!

Avocado, poached eggs, sourdough, fermented white cabbage and fennel with some stuff from the garden. Darren Robertson from Three Blue Ducks shares his recipe from The Great Australian Cookbook.

These worm coffin rolls are perfect for this Halloween! Simple and delicious - these are perfect for the scariest night of the year!

Fresh, flavoursome, and so delicious - these juicy grilled prawns with zesty avocado cream and slaw will please the entire family!

Cool, refreshing and flavoursome, this creamy kale and avocado soup is packed full of nutrients and healthy fats that will keep you fueled for a busy day. This recipe is from Scott Gooding's book, Clean Living.

Excite you taste buds with this fresh and zesty Mexican salsa- full of flavour and super tasty, this Mexican classic will be a favourite in no time!

Almonds are rich in nutrients such as protein, fibre, vitamin E, zinc, potassium, iron, and calcium. Almond milk also contains flavonoids, which help to lower levels of "bad" cholesterol and protect the heart. Powerful antioxidants in almonds help support a strong immune system.

A delicious vegetarian take on the popular Mexican dish, wonderful shared between friends and family.

Whip up this breakfast bruschetta in no time at all, packed full of goodness to fuel you for a big day ahead. Creamy avocado, fresh eggs and crispy ham make this just as tasty as it is nutritious.

Throw some different ingredients into the traditional burger with chicken patties, avocado slices and rashers of bacon. This new combo won't disappoint.

The unbeatable combination of fresh prawns, golden chat potatoes creamy avocado and a homemade cocktail sauce makes this dish the perfect starter for a warm Summer dinner.

There's no need to slave over a hot stove with this delectable starter. Smoked ocean trout melts in your mouth with zesty avocado, a treat no one will believe was so easy to make.

Add some onions, chilli and lime to the classic meatloaf to create a fiesta in your mouth you won't forget any time soon.

Add some sweet and spicy flavours to your favourite corn fritters with this tomato sweet chilli sauce and fresh rocket salad.

Spicy, plump little mouthfuls with crunch, zing and juice, these are perfect with a sauvignon blanc.

Simple, but utterly unbeatable, the combination of creamy smashed avocado mixed with fresh basil and smooth cheese makes the ultimate toast topping for any time of day. This dish is popping up on most cafe menus for breakfast and lunch.

Whip up a healthy lunch time snack with this sandwich idea. Replace traditional butters and spreads with mashed avocado and enjoy celery and tomato for that extra crunch.

This Mexican-Italian fusion combines pizza and nachos by topping the a base with avocado, bean mix, cheese and spices, and serving alongside a refreshing salsa and sour cream sauce with a twist.

No more boring salad days - with toasted nuts, crisp bacon and healthy vegies, this salad is full of crunch.

Easy-to-make and packed full of flavour, these bite-sized Mexican nacho cups are wonderful served as a vegetarian starter or as finger food at your next party.

Homemade tacos are a family favourite, but have you made them with chicken and corn? Try this recipe for a new take on a old favourite.

Whip up this Mexican favourite in no time at all. Your family and friends will love sharing this big tray of vegetarian nachos, enjoying the oozy melted cheese and creamy avocado atop crunchy corn chips.

An unbeatable breakfast dish, whip up this classic Australian favourite for your family this weekend. Creamy scrambled eggs are beautiful served with a thick slice of avocado-topped toast, fresh tomatoes and crispy bacon.

This versatile salsa will match perfectly with grilled chicken, salmon, haloumi or beef.

Give tried-and-true baked beans a fun Mexican twist - this dish will be on the table in just 15 minutes!

Fresh, healthy and satisfying, this wholesome chicken, baby spinach and beetroot salad tossed with chickpeas and avocado is packed full of goodness and can be ready in no time at all.

Give your day a power boost with the natural goodness of this rocket and avocado salad, drizzled with a creamy mayonnaise, lemon and anchovy dressing.

Power load meal time on any day of the week, whipping up these light and fresh salmon and vegetable patties drizzled with a nutritious herb salsa.

Sharpen the mind over lunch by enjoying this quick combination of spinach, avocado, tuna and corn wrapped in wholemeal lavash.

Meltingly soft haloumi and herby cauliflower fritters in a soft roll make for a magic meal.

Individual nacho bowls topped with avocado, melting cheese and sour cream make an excellent starter, share plate or meal in their own right.

Luca Villari turns caveman in the kitchen

Creamy avocado gives these chicken patties a wonderful texture, not to mention a boost of nutrients, too!

When the weather is hot, chilled soups are the way to go. This fresh and zesty recipe for avocado soup uses cucumber and lime for a summertime flavour.

This Asian inspired Salmon dish is packed full of wonderful, fresh flavours and makes the ultimate dinner for a warm evening. Perfectly cooked fish is tossed through a punchy soba noodle and avocado salad, and drizzled with a tasty miso dressing.

Packed full of goodness, this tasty salmon and avocado salad is topped with a perfectly runny soft-boiled egg. Serve this nutritious dish for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Use pink salmon instead of red salmon. If making ahead, add a little lemon juice to avocado to prevent discolouring Serve as an entree in hollowed avocado halves. Note