In Season

By March Betty is ready for spring. The days are getting longer, the weather is warmer, but, most importantly, it is avocado season! After a dull winter Betty can finally indulge in her favorite fruit. And this year she doesn't even have to head to her local supermarket before making her famous guacamole. With a little help from "The Avocado Pit Grower's Indoor How-to Book" Betty has grown her very own tree! Filled with modern two tone illustrations and simple instructions, this book is beautifully designed and easy to follow. Tonight Betty is making a crabmeat salad served on avocado halfs for dinner. What are you having?

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Betty Crocker's New Dinner for Two Cook Book, 1964

Guacamole

Combine 1 avocado, pitted; 1 small onion, minced; 1 1/2 tsp. vinegar; salt and pepper to taste; and chopped green chili pepper to taste. Beat until smooth on medium mixer speed. Finely chop 1/2 peeled ripe tomato; fold into mixture. Serve Guacamole as a dip with corn chips.

Crabmeat Salad

1/2 cup flaked cooked crabmeat

1/2 tsp. lemon juice

1/2 tsp. finely minced onion

salt and paprika to taste

1/2 cup diced celery

1/2 cup lettuce hearts in small pieces

1 tbsp. mayonnaise

2 avocado halves

Mix all ingredients except mayonnaise and avocado. Chill thoroughly. Just before serving, drain and toss together with mayonnaise to moisten. Server on avocado half. 2 servings.