Last Updated on March 16, 2026 by Daily News Staff

Serve a Warming, Roasted Soup

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• 3          pounds tomatoes
• 1/2       onion (optional)
• 1          garlic bulb (optional)
• 1          tablespoon garlic powder
• 2          teaspoons onion powder
• 1          tablespoon sugar
• 1          tablespoon mesquite seasoning
• avocado oil
• 1 1/2    cups broth of choice
• 1          cup heavy whipping cream
• salt, to taste
• pepper, to taste
• grilled cheese sandwiches, for serving (optional)

1. Heat oven to 375 F.
2. Slice tomatoes. Slice onions and garlic, if desired. Place in baking dish.
3. Sprinkle garlic powder, onion powder, sugar and mesquite seasoning over tomatoes. Drizzle avocado oil over top and mix well.
4. Bake about 1 hour. Blend until smooth.
5. Pour into pot and mix in broth and whipping cream. Bring to simmer and add salt and pepper, to taste.
6. Serve with grilled cheese sandwiches, if desired.

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Lime-Rubbed Chicken Avocado Tacos with Corn Guacamole

Recipe courtesy of Pati Jinich on behalf of Avocados From Mexico

Servings: 8

Chicken:

• 1          tablespoon fresh-squeezed lime juice
  
• 1          tablespoon olive oil
  
• 1/2       teaspoon salt
  
• 1/4       teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
  
• 1          tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary, or 1/4 teaspoon dried
  
• 1          pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  
•             corn or safflower oil

Corn Guacamole:

• 1          jalapeno chile, roasted and chopped, or to taste
  
• 2          garlic cloves, skin on
  
• 2          large ripe Avocados From Mexico, halved, pitted and diced
  
• 3/4       cup corn kernels shaved from corn, or cooked from thawed
  
• 3/4       cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved or chopped
  
• 1          tablespoon fresh-squeezed lime juice
  
• 3/4       teaspoon kosher or sea salt, or to taste

Tacos:

• 16        corn tortillas

1. To make chicken: In bowl, mix lime juice with olive oil, salt, ground pepper and rosemary. Pour on top of chicken in container. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes or up to 12 hours.
2. Heat medium-sized saute or grill pan over medium-high heat. Add corn or safflower oil; once hot but not smoking, add chicken. Saute until golden brown and cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. Remove from pan; place on chopping board to cool. When cool enough to handle, slice into diagonal strips about 1/2-inch wide.
3. To make corn guacamole: Place jalapeno and garlic cloves in small baking dish under broiler 6-9 minutes, or until completely cooked through, soft and skin is charred. Once cool enough to handle, peel garlic and mince along with chiles.
4. Place diced avocado in mixing bowl. Add charred and minced garlic and jalapenos, gently tossing together. Incorporate corn and tomatoes. Squeeze lime juice on top and sprinkle with salt. Mix together.
5. To assemble tacos: In hot skillet or comal set over medium-low heat, heat tortillas about 1 minute per side.
6. Place tortillas in tortilla warmer or wrap in clean kitchen towel or cloth napkin. Serve with guacamole and chicken.

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Avocados From Mexico

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Caprese Skewers

Recipe courtesy of The Produce Moms

Prep time: 15 minutes

Yield: 12 skewers

• 2          tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  
• 1          teaspoon Italian seasoning
  
• 1/3       teaspoon cracked red pepper flakes
  
• 1/8       teaspoon garlic powder
  
• 1/8       teaspoon kosher salt
  
• 12        mozzarella balls, drained and patted dry
  
• 24        ounces NatureSweet Constellation tomatoes
  
• 24        small fresh basil leaves
  
• 1/4       cup balsamic glaze (optional)

1. In small bowl, whisk olive oil, Italian seasoning, cracked red pepper flakes, garlic powder and salt.
2. Add mozzarella balls. Gently toss to coat. For best flavor, marinate in fridge overnight.
3. To assemble skewers: Thread tomato, folded basil leaf, marinated mozzarella ball, another folded basil leaf and another tomato. Repeat to make 12 skewers.
4. Place on serving platter. If desired, drizzle balsamic glaze over skewers on serving platter.

Bruschetta Bagels

Prep time: 1 hour, 20 minutes

Yield: 8 bagels

Bagels:

• 1          packet dry yeast
  
• 1          tablespoon sugar
  
• 1 1/4    cups lukewarm water, divided
  
• 3 1/2    cups flour
  
• 1          teaspoon salt
  
• sesame seeds

Bruschetta:

• 2          cups NatureSweet Glorys cherry tomatoes
  
• 1/4       cup olive oil
  
• 2          cloves garlic
  
• 1/2       cup basil

Topping:

• 1          cup goat cheese
  
• 1/4       cup balsamic vinegar
  
• salt, to taste
  
• pepper, to taste

1. To make bagels: In bowl, mix yeast, sugar and 1/2 cup lukewarm water; let rest 5 minutes.
2. In separate large bowl, place flour and add yeast mixture, remaining lukewarm water and salt. Mix thoroughly with hands until homogenous mixture is obtained. Transfer to greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap and let rise 1 hour.
3. Once dough rises, place on flat surface and divide into eight equal parts. Form small dough balls and, using finger, make hole in center of each to form bagels. Place on baking sheet, cover with kitchen towel and let rise 15 minutes.
4. Preheat oven to 390 F.
5. In pot of hot water over medium heat, cook each bagel 5 seconds, making sure they do not stick to each other. Remove from water and drain thoroughly. Place on parchment paper-lined plate, sprinkle with sesame seeds and bake 25 minutes.
6. To make bruschetta: On cutting board, use knife to cut tomatoes in half. Transfer to bowl; add olive oil, garlic and basil then mix. Set aside.
7. To make topping and serve: Cut bagels in half, place on cutting board and use knife to spread goat cheese on each bagel half. Add bruschetta and drops of balsamic vinegar then sprinkle with salt and pepper, to taste.

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NatureSweet

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