To make this tasty version of the classic Seuss character, cut your favorite sandwich into a triangle, then round the corners to make a pear shape. Top with Wholly Guacamole, smooth and etch Grinch brows and cheeks. For eyes use yellow pepper circles topped with pimento stuffed olives. Cut an olive for the nose and add a sprig of celery greens for hair. He's Mean, Green and Ever so Tasty. Enjoy.

  Holiday Hass Avocado and Au Gratin Potatoes
  Serves: 4
  (Photo:  http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20071204/LATU046-a)

  Ingredients
  -- Non-stick cooking spray, as needed
  -- 2 cups fat-free, reduced-sodium chicken broth
  -- 1 (8 oz.) package reduced-fat cream cheese,
     placed at room temperature and cubed
  -- 1 (4.9 oz.) package Au Gratin Potato mix
  -- 1 green onion, thinly sliced
  -- 1 Tbsp. fresh thyme leaves, chopped
  -- 1 ripe fresh Hass avocado, halved,
     seeded, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  -- 1 cup grated Jarlsberg cheese, divided


  Instructions
  1. Do not follow package instructions.
  2. Prepare an 8 x 8 inch baking dish, pan or similar sized oval casserole
     dish with non-stick cooking spray.
  3. In a medium sauce pan, bring broth to a boil over medium-high heat.
     Remove from heat and stir in cream cheese and contents of Au Gratin
     Potato seasoning packet.
  4. Mix in dry potatoes, onion, thyme, avocado and 1/2 cup Jarlsberg
     cheese.
  5. Pour into baking dish, making sure that all potatoes are submerged in
     the liquid.
  6. Bake in 350 degrees F oven for 30 minutes.
  7. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top and bake an additional 15 minutes.
  8. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.


  Holiday Vegetable and Hass Avocado Saute
  Serves: 4

  Ingredients
  -- 1 1/2 Tbsp. avocado oil or olive oil
  -- 2 tsp. garlic cloves, finely chopped
  -- 1/2 large shallot, finely chopped
  -- 1/2 Tbsp. fresh thyme leaves
  -- 3 zucchini, cut in half lengthwise and
     sliced 1/4-inch thick
  -- 1/2 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch squares
  -- 1 Tbsp. grated lemon peel
  -- 1 1/2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
  -- 1 ripe fresh Hass avocado, halved,
     seeded, peeled and cut into chunks


  Instructions
  1.  In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic,
      shallot and thyme, saute for 3 minutes.
  2.  Mix in zucchini, bell pepper and lemon peel, stir and cook for
      2 minutes. Lower heat and cover, cooking for 3 minutes.
  3.  In a small bowl, combine lemon juice with avocado. Add to skillet and
      gently mix. Cook for 2 minutes to allow flavors to blend.