7 molded avocado with Recipes

avocados (peeled, pitted & mashed ), unflavored gelatin (unflavored, powdered), cold water, yogurt (unflavored), tomato (peeled, seeded & finely chopped ), white onion (finely chopped ), garlic clove (crushed to a smooth puree), olive oil, lime juice (strained , may sub lemon juice), chili powder, salt, shrimp (sml-medium size, cooked in boiling water 3-5 min , shelled & deveined), salad greens (platter garnish), tomatoes (platter garnish), pitted ripe olives (platter garnish), lime , slices (or lemon, platter garnish)

lime flavored jell-o mix, boiling water, cream cheese, softened, chopped celery, avocados, peeled and mashed, mayonnaise, salt, onion juice (optional), butter lettuce leaves, rinsed, mayonnaise, sugar , or to taste, lemon juice , or to taste, pecan halves, toasted

unflavored gelatin, white fish stock, sliced smoked salmon, well-chilled heavy cream, avocado, peeled,pitted and chopped, heavy cream, fresh lemon juice , to taste, white pepper, tomato, peeled,seeded,cut into 1/4 inch dice, capers

cobb salad with grilled chicken, mercury , in dallas, special equipment 4 four-inch ring molds approximately 2 inches tall, champagne vinaigrette 1/4 cup champagne vinegar, egg yolk, creole mustard, canola oil, salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, in a bowl whisk together the vinegar , egg yolk, and mustard. then slowly pour in the oil, whisking to emulsify. season with salt and pepper. refrigerate until ready to use., salad 2 ripe avocados, peeled, seeded, and flesh broken into large pieces, hard-boiled eggs, grated, ripe tomato, peeled, seeded, and diced, cooked bacon, diced, blue cheese , preferably roquefort, approximately 1 cup champagne vinaigrette (recipe above), head romaine , cut in julienne strips 2 inches long, salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, in a large bowl toss the avocado , grated egg, tomato, bacon, cheese, lettuce, and enough champagne vinaigrette to just moisten the ingredients. with a spoon, mash everything together until it resembles a loose guacamole. season with salt and pepper. if you are not using immediately, cover surface with plastic wrap and refrigerate., when you are ready to assemble the salads, set out 4 dinner plates. place a ring mold on each plate and fill it with salad. using moderate pressure, press the salad down with a spoon or fork until it is flush with the top of the ring. refrigerate the salads for 1 hour., chicken 4 boneless chicken breasts, approximately 6 oz each, basil oil (for garnish , optional), chile oil (for garnish , optional), grill the breasts until just done , about 5 minutes per side. may be sauteed, if you wish. keep warm., unmold the salads , hold down the top of the salad with 1 hand while you carefully remove the ring with the other, giving it a slight twist as you lift up if it doesn tsp move easily., warm chicken and place on top of the salads in a grid fashion, 2 pieces 1 way, 2 the other, and so on. drizzle the plate with the basil and chile oils, if desired. serve immediately. serves 4., this recipe comes courtesy of chef chris ward and his four-star dallas restaurant, the mercury.

peanut or vegetable oil, for frying, wonton wrappers, egg, beaten , for egg wash, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, wasabi powder, sugar, mayonnaise, peanut oil, diced cucumber, diced avocado, stalk scallion, white part only, minced, shiso leaves, minced, sushi grade tuna, mayonnaise, lemon juice, sour cream, tobiko eggs, furikaki (japanese rice seasoning), available at japanese markets, special equipment needed : cone-shaped, heat resistant molds (such as pastry-piping tips) to use to shape wontons; paper (or aluminum foil) cone wrappers, for serving