When the mercury mercilessly slithers up to the 90s, our blender, Li’l Crusher, comes out to play. He’s one pandemic purchase we don’t regret. We’d been using my parents’ ’70s-era blender until it ...

The subtle nutty flavor and creamy consistency of avocados works well in dips, sauces, salad dressings, sandwiches and salads. Their rich and silky mouthfeel also makes them an excellent ingredient in ...