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" Avocados are the best. Not only are they beyond delicious, but they&amp;#039;re healthy too. As avocado season gets into full swing, it&amp;#039;s time to take advantage and go avocado-crazy! But before you can do that, you need to know how to quickly and, more importantly, safely open and pit an avocado. It&amp;#039;s easier than you think. No, really, this finger-saving tip is life-changing.   1. Slice the knife through to the pit lengthwise, then rotate 90\u00BA and slice through again, so the avocado is cut into four pieces but is still attached to the pit. 2. Hold the avocado in your hand and twist. The pieces will start falling away from the pit easily. The last piece will hang onto the pit \u2013 just twist the pit a little with your hands and it should pop off quite easily. 3. Peel away the skin from each piece by hand and you&amp;#039;re done! Now that you can cut open avocados in no time at all, you need some truly amazing avocado recipes. From savory to sweet, these 20 recipes are avocados at their best. 1. Cranberry-Avocado Salad  This beautiful salad pairs sweet-tart cranberries with the rich avocado. Double yum. Get the recipe from Tried &amp;amp;amp; Tasty. 2. Grilled Guacamole  Summer means both avocados and grilling. Put &amp;#039;em together and you get this truly perfect guacamole. Get the recipe from Kiss My Smoke. 3. Avocado Brownies  Avocado is great for reducing butter in baked goods and adding a healthy kick, but, as these brownies can attest, you won&amp;#039;t sacrifice flavor! Get the recipe from This Week for Dinner. 4. Quinoa Burrito Bowls  These burrito bowls will become a way of life for you, and the avocado on top is soooo much better than a cherry. Get the recipe from What&amp;#039;s Gaby Cooking. 5. Chocolate-Avocado Pudding  If you want to eat vegan but want your pudding, too, avocados are your answer! Get the recipe from An Edible Mosaic. 6. Avocado Bruschetta  Basically the best bruschetta this side of anywhere. Get the recipe from Laylita&amp;#039;s Recipes. 7. Avocado Pasta  This pasta dish has only five ingredients, is incredibly fast and easy, and is totally, ridiculously yummy. Get the recipe from Dessert for Two. 8. Hummus-Guacamole Dip  Serve this at your next party and become everyone&amp;#039;s favorite person. (Shhhh \u2026it&amp;#039;s healthy too.) Get the recipe from This Week for Dinner. 9. Avocado Pie  Come to mama, beautiful, rich and creamy avocado pie. Get the recipe from Foodologie. 10. Buffalo Chickpea-Bella Baked Avocado  This baked avocado is filled with all kinds of spicy goodness. Get the recipe from Spabettie. 11. Creamy Avocado Dressing  You need a reliable, delicious, creamy avocado dressing in your life. #truth Get the recipe from Tasty Yummies. 12. Asparagus and Avocado Spring Rolls  Avocado takes center stage in these light spring rolls dipped in citrus dipping sauce. Get the recipe from Oh My Veggies. 13. Vegan Chocolate-Avocado Cookies  You won&amp;#039;t even know these chocolate cookies are vegan. Get the recipe from Two Peas &amp;amp;amp; Their Pod. 14. Avocado Egg Salad  Egg salad? Boring. Avocado egg salad? Anything but! Get the recipe from Running to the Kitchen. 15. Raspberry-Banana-Avocado Smoothie  Start your day off right with an avocado-packed smoothie. Bonus: It&amp;#039;s not green. Get the recipe from Texan Erin. 16. Sweet Potato, Apple, and Avocado Salad  This paleo, gluten-free, and vegan salad is gorg and delish. Get the recipe from Savory Simple. 17. Avocado Ice Cream  Have you had avocado ice cream? It takes creamy to a whole new level. Get the recipe from The Law Student&amp;#039;s Wife. 18. Mango-Avocado Salsa  Flavored with strawberries and habaneros, this mango avocado salsa is truly irresistible. Get the recipe from A Southern Fairytale. 19. Avocado and Feta Orzo Salad  Rich, creamy, and packed with flavor, this just became your favorite pasta salad. Get the recipe from Diethood. 20. Avocado Truffles  Yes, there are avocados in these truffles. Yes, they are awesome. Get the recipe from Food Faith Fitness. Jane Maynard is a food blogger at This Week for Dinner and Babble, a writer and designer, and a lover of all things chocolate. Follow Jane on Twitter, Pinterest, and Facebook. RELATED: 17 Life-Changing Cooking Hacks 14 Spring Salads That Actually Taste Amazing 7 Healthy, Energy-Boosting Snacks That Will Get You Through Any Day "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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