Recipes: Cooking with avocados and almonds

This April 13, 2015 photo shows lime and avacado streusel mini muffins in Concord, N.H. Avocados are bursting with healthy fats that satisfy, as well as fiber that fills you up. They also can be used in baked goods in place of other fats. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)

Lime and avocado streusel mini muffins Avocados are bursting with healthy fats that satisfy, as well as fiber that fills you up. They also can be used in baked goods in place of other fats. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead) Find the recipe from the Associated Press here (AP/Matthew Mead)

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This June 3, 2013 photo taken in Concord, N.H. shows a recipe for healthy fish tacos with avocado. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)

Fish tacos with buttermilk avocado puree (AP Photo/Matthew Mead) Find the recipe from the Associated Press here (ASSOCIATED PRESS/MATTHEW MEAD)

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This Feb. 16, 2015 photo shows chilled cucumber, avocado and pea soup with mint pesto in Concord, N.H. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)

Chilled cucumber, avocado and pea soup with mint pesto (AP Photo/Matthew Mead) Find the recipe from the Associated Press here (AP/Matthew Mead)

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** FOR USE WITH AP WEEKLY FEATURES ** Avocado ice cream is churned in a home ice cream maker in this May 21, 2007 photo. The smooth and creamy frozen treat has a striking green color. (AP Photo/Larry Crowe)

Avocado ice cream Avocado ice cream is churned in a home ice cream maker in this May 21, 2007 photo. The smooth and creamy frozen treat has a striking green color. (AP Photo/Larry Crowe) Find the recipe from the Associated Press/David Lebovitz here (ASSOCIATED PRESS/LARRY CROWE)

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This June 2, 2014 photo shows tomato and avocado salad with gingered tomato vinaigrette and toasted peanuts in Concord, N.H. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)

Tomato and avocado salad with gingered tomato vinaigrette and toasted peanuts (AP Photo/Matthew Mead) Find the recipe from the Associated Press here (AP/Matthew Mead)

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This Feb. 21, 2011 photo shows sweet pea and avocado guacamole in Concord, N.H. This guacamole is a spring-inspired version of the classic dip, and has a fresh, crisp flavor that is brightened by plenty of fire-roasted chilies, lime juice and chopped fresh cilantro. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)

Sweet pea and avocado guacamole This guacamole is a spring-inspired version of the classic dip, and has a fresh, crisp flavor that is brightened by plenty of fire-roasted chilies, lime juice and chopped fresh cilantro. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead) Find the recipe from the Associated Press here (ASSOCIATED PRESS/Matthew Mead)

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Fig jam is used to create a sweet-and-savory vinaigrette for a tomato, avocado and feta cheese salad in this May 18, 2011 photo taken in Concord, N.H. Fig jam loves to be paired with Mediterranean flavors, from oregano and feta to almonds and just about anything lemony. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)

Tomato, avocado and feta salad with fig vinaigrette Fig jam is used to create a sweet-and-savory vinaigrette for a tomato, avocado and feta cheese salad in this May 18, 2011 photo taken in Concord, N.H. Fig jam loves to be paired with Mediterranean flavors, from oregano and feta to almonds and just about anything lemony. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead) Find the recipe from the Associated Press here (ASSOCIATED PRESS/Matthew Mead)

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Avocado and Pineapple Salad is made with a delicious combination of ingredients. It has a dressing that's simple but perfectly highlights the subtle creaminess of the avocados and the more assertive pineapple. (AP Photo/Larry Crowe)

Avocado and pineapple salad Avocado and pineapple salad is made with a delicious combination of ingredients. It has a dressing that’s simple but perfectly highlights the subtle creaminess of the avocados and the more assertive pineapple. (AP Photo/Larry Crowe) Find the recipe from the Associated Press here (ASSOCIATED PRESS/LARRY CROWE)

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**FOR USE WITH AP LIFESTYLES** Cilantro and Toasted Almond Pesto is shown in this Monday April 6, 2009 photo. Cilantro provides the flavor punch in this Cilantro and Toasted Almond Pesto, shown served on linguini. (AP Photo/Larry Crowe)

Cilantro and toasted almond pesto Cilantro provides the flavor punch in this cilantro and toasted almond pesto, shown served on linguini. (AP Photo/Larry Crowe) Find the recipe from the Associated Press here (AP/Larry Crowe)

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In this March 14, 2012 image taken in Concord, N.H., almond chicken with red pepper flakes is shown. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)

Marcona almond-crusted baked chicken breasts In this March 14, 2012 image taken in Concord, N.H., almond chicken with red pepper flakes is shown. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead) Find the recipe from the Associated Press here (ASSOCIATED PRESS/Matthew Mead)

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This Sept. 8, 2013 photo shows a citrus spice almond butter torte in Concord, N.H. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)

Citrus spice almond butter torte (AP Photo/Matthew Mead) Find the recipe from the Associated Press here (ASSOCIATED PRESS/Matthew Mead)

ASSOCIATED PRESS/Matthew Mead

In this image taken on Nov. 28, 2011, almond butter gives a thick, rich texture and flavor to this mole-style pulled pork sandwich shown served on a plate in Concord, N.H. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)

Mole-style pulled pork buns In this image taken on Nov. 28, 2011, almond butter gives a thick, rich texture and flavor to this mole-style pulled pork sandwich shown served on a plate in Concord, N.H. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead) Find the recipe from the Associated Press here (ASSOCIATED PRESS/Matthew Mead)

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In this Jan. 9, 2012 image taken in Concord, N.H., marcona almonds top a bowl of sweet tomato sweet potato soup. an entirely different flavor and texture than the more common California almond. These wide, teardrop shaped treats are the filet mignon of the nut world. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)

Tomato sweet potato soup with rosemary marcona almonds In this Jan. 9, 2012 image taken in Concord, N.H., marcona almonds top a bowl of sweet tomato sweet potato soup. An entirely different flavor and texture than the more common California almond, these wide, teardrop-shaped treats are the filet mignon of the nut world. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead) Find the recipe from the Associated Press here (ASSOCIATED PRESS/Matthew Mead)

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