Avocados Can BeThe KeyIngredient In Simply Elegant Dishes (NAPSA)—If you are looking to serve a simple yet elegant dish, avocados maybethe perfect ingredient to work with. Available year-round, Hass avocados have a smooth, creamy consistency that lends itself to a wide variety of recipes perfect for easy and elegant home entertaining. Fresh Hass avocados are easy to work with and require very little preparation. Most recipes sim- ply call for fresh diced or mashed avocados. The addition of Hass avocados to your recipes can make even very simple dishes feel decadent. An example of an easy-to-prepare, yet elegant dish featuring Hass avocados is this recipe from Christophe Em, executive chef and owner of Ortolan restaurant in Los Angeles. Hass Avocado Mousse with Sevruga Caviar Serves: 8 Preparation time: 15 minutes Ingredients: 4 ripe, fresh Hass avocados, seeded, peeled and halved \% cup extra virginolive oil 2 lemons,juiced Koshersalt, to taste Redchili powder, to taste 5 Tbsp. finely chopped white onions 8 oz. crme fraiche (1 oz. per serving) 8 tsp. sevruga caviar(1 tsp. per serving) Even though Hass Avocado Moussewith Sevruga Caviaris an elegant dish, it is really very simple and easy to prepare. Shopper’s note: Sevruga is the most widely available caviar. It can be purchased at most gourmet food and specialty stores. Instructions: 1. Puree avocados in a blender. 2. Add the olive oil and lemon juice to the avocado puree. 3. Season the puree with salt and red chili powder, to 5. Spoon the avocado puree into cocktail glasses. 6. Cover the puree in each glass with 1 oz. crmefraiche. 7. Garnish each serving with 1 tsp. sevruga caviar. 8. Enjoy! 4, Put avocado puree ina small bowl and mix in chopped white onions. For more recipes featuring fresh, creamy Hass avocados, visit avocadocentral.com. taste. Note: Large avocados are recommendedfor this recipe. A large avocado averages about eight ounces. If using smaller or larger-size avocados, adjust the quantity accordingly.
