Chef Tyler Florence Kicks off Fall Sports with Unique Recipes

IRVINE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Fall sports season is here, which means fans across the country will be getting together regularly to cheer on their favorite baseball and football teams. Whether enjoying the game in front of the television or live at a stadium, food is always a big part of game day gatherings.

“Hass avocados are my go-to ingredient for game day gatherings. They add a great flavor and creamy texture to everything I make – without a lot of work.”

Tyler Florence, chef, cook book author and host of Food Network’s “Tyler’s Ultimate,” is known for developing ultimate versions of traditional dishes. For quick and delicious game day offerings, he recommends incorporating Hass avocados into dishes.

“When I get together to watch sports with friends, I like to create a menu that is simple and delicious,” says Florence. “Hass avocados are my go-to ingredient for game day gatherings. They add a great flavor and creamy texture to everything I make – without a lot of work.”

Hass avocados can add a new dimension of flavor to freshly grilled meats, top off fresh salads and sandwiches or serve as the star ingredient in guacamole. In addition to their delectable flavor, Hass avocados also contribute good fats to one’s diet, along with nearly 20 vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients.

To help sports fans plan their own “ultimate” game day menu, Florence is sharing some of his favorite recipes that are sure to be crowd pleasers. His recipe for “Shrimp Nachos with White Cheddar Sauce and Hass Avocado Grapefruit Salsa” is a decadent take on traditional nachos. Florence then offers his recipe for “Chili Grilled Hass Avocados with Toasted Jalapeño Breadcrumbs,” which is a creamy Hass avocado half filled with homemade chili, toasted on the grill and finished off with crispy, spicy breadcrumbs.

SHRIMP NACHOS WITH WHITE CHEDDAR SAUCE AND HASS AVOCADO GRAPEFRUIT SALSA
Serves: 8

Prep Time: 30 minutes; Cooking Time: 15 minutes; Total Time: 45 minutes

Hass Avocado Grapefruit Salsa
Ingredients

• 3 ripe, fresh Hass avocados, peeled, seeded and scooped out
• 1 cup diced ruby red grapefruit
• 1 serrano chile, finely diced
• 3 scallions, sliced into 1/8-inch thick circles
• 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
• 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
• Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Place the avocado into a bowl and gently mash with a fork. Add the grapefruit, serrano chile, scallions, cilantro and oil, and gently mix together. Season with kosher salt and black pepper; set aside.