Wednesday's Helping: Avocados done differently

Don't mash 'em up

We think of making guacamole whenever we purchase avocados, but there is the underlying urge to try making something different. What do we suggest? Remember that pureed avocados and heavy cream (or half-n-half) can make a rich soup stock that's to be served cold. Add cooked seafood, such as shrimp, crab meat, or imitation crab to the soup. Garnish with sliced green onion, diced cucumber, corn kernels, and minced cilantro. You can also make antipasti with avocado wedges for a change.