12 wonderful avocado Recipes

mixed salad greens, rinsed and dried, dried sweetened cranberries, sunflower seeds, avocado, peeled, pitted and diced, raspberry walnut vinaigrette

mixed salad greens, rinsed and dried, sweetened dried cranberries, sunflower seeds, roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped, avocado - peeled, pitted and diced, raspberry walnut vinaigrette

black beans , rinsed super well and drained of liquid, chick/garbanzo beans , rinsed well and drained of liquid, garlic cloves minced, red onion chopped, tomatoes diced, juice of two limes , juice of an extra lime over just cut avocado, minced fresh cilantro (or more !), apple cider vinegar, couple of shakes of red chili flakes, kosher salt and 1/2 tsp fresh cracked pepper, avocados sprinkled with lime or lemon juice and cut up.

cooked chicken, chopped, sliced cherry tomatoes, green onions, chopped, sour cream bacon dip (the kind for potato chips - i just use my grocery store brand), ground black pepper, salt, avocados, pitted,peeled and sliced

pears, carrots, avocado, baby beets (5-6 beets), tomato, vintage cheddar cheese, toasted pine nuts or chopped cashews, head butter lettuce, steak (optional), evoo

mixed salad greens,rinsed and dried, sweetened dried cranberries, sunflower seeds (optional), roma tomatoes,chopped, avocado,peeled,pitted and diced, raspberry walnut vinaigrette .

sliced almonds, yellow sweet pepper cut into bite size strips, jalapeno pepper seeded and chopped, olive oil, tomatoes peeled and chopped, chili powder, ground cumin, salt, eggs, ripe avocado seeded peeled and sliced

a little less than half of a haas avocado, sliced, wonder + whole wheat bread, mushrooms, brown, sliced, onion , 2 thin slices, hummus

sweet almond oil, molecules in this oil make it a heavier oil best suited for heavy massage or for a very moisturizing cream or salve. sweet almond oil contains vitamins a, b1, b2 and b6 and a small amount of e. protects and nourishes the skin., apricot kernel oil, light weight oil suitable for massage. use in cream and lotion recipes. good for all skins, especially prematurely aged, sensitive, inflamed and dry. contains minerals and vitamins., avocado oil, heavy weight oil suitable for massage. use up to 1-fourth to a cream or salve base. contains vitamins a, b, and d and is rich in lecithin. penetrates the upper layers of the skin. has beneficial effect on dry skin and wrinkles., grapeseed oil, light weight oil suitable for light massage and is water-dispersible in the bath. contains vitamins, minerals and protein. good all around oil. grapeseed oil is not suitable for creams or lotions., hazelnut oil, oil suitable for light massage. perfect for base oil for creams. hazelnut oil is said to penetrate the top layer of the skin slightly, being beneficial for oily or combinations skins and effective on acne. it is stimulating to the circulation and also has astringent properties. contains oleic acid and a small proportion of linoleic acid., jojoba , refined colorless, jojoba is not an oil , but a liquid wax; excellent choice for many aromatherapy uses. most often used as the carrier oil of choice to use with essential oils. a must in all your cream and lotion recipes. it is very stable, having extremely good keeping qualities. useful oil in cases of acne., jojoba, golden organic, choose this jojoba for heavier creams, soap making and when you want extra moisturizing. less refined, it retains more vitamins and minerals than the refined. not quite as stable. jojoba contains myristic acid, which has anti-inflammatory properties., kukui nut oil, light to medium weight oil. new on the scene , this oil is wonderful for mature, aging skin. has a slight odor, which can be overcome by adding essential oils. not offensive. kukui nut oil is readily absorbed into the skin and leaves the skin soft and very moisturized. an excellent oil to add to your cream and lotion formulas., macadamia nut oil, oil suitable for massage. it is highly emollient and a good addition to your cream formulas. very nice feel to the oil when applied to the skin., olive oil, heavy weight oil suitable for massage. wonderful for salves, olive oil is emollient, soothing to inflamed skin. use regular, not extra virgin, unless the odor is not objectionable., sunflower nut oil, very light weight oil-perfect choice for bath oils. also excellent in lotions, as this oil is most readily absorbed into the skin. not suitable for massage due to absorption rate., essential oil blends for the bath and massage, lavender, lavender is calming as well as uplifting and can be safely used with children. it s sweet floral-herbaceous scent and balsamic-woody undertone may help to unwind at the end of a stressful day., lavender/rose geranium, two parts lavender to 1 part rose geranium. this recipe is meant to help calm your mind and lift your spirits. rose geranium has a rosy sweet scent and may be anti depressant and uplifting., eucalyptus blend, four parts eucalyptus 70/75 and 1 part tangerine essential oils. will help relieve cold symptoms, especially in the bath. add to a carrier oil/oils for muscular aches and pains. warming to the skin. fragrance is fresh and pungent., morning energizer, two parts lemon , 1 part rosemary, two parts tangerine. energize with this refreshing blend. a wonderful morning wake-up and summertime refresher.