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Win $2,500 and video immortality on our site!

Find out more about the California Avocado Commission's video recipe contest
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To enter, create a video of you demonstrating how to make your signature recipe. Upload your video to YouTube, tag us, enter the recipe details (ingredients and instructions) in the description field for your video on YouTube and submit your entry on the form below. WE want to see YOUR innovative Fresh California Avocado recipe.


Stuffed Avocado Eligibility:
  • Must be a Culinary Professional from an existing foodservice operation based in the United States, and must name your industry affiliation in the video ("I'm chef ____ with ____")
  • Only one (1) entry per person shall be allowed
  • Must be at least 18 years old to enter

The contest has ended. Congratulations to our winners!
View the winning videos below.

Entries will be judged based on the following criteria:

  • Flavor appeal and visual appeal (50 percent)
  • Avocado menu versatility (25 percent)
  • Quality of video (production values, presentation) (25 percent)

Read the official rules and regulations for more information.

Grand Prize Winner



Rene VanBroekhuizen of McCormick & Schmick's Restaurant

Recipe: California Avocado Trio - Tree and Sea Combo



First Place: Entrees/Sides/Salads


Ris Lacoste of RIS Restaurant

Recipe: Scallop Margarita



First Place: Hot Application


William Douglas Hildreth of Camp Spofford

Recipe: Baked Alaska California Style




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