California Avocado Commission partners with Chef Ryan

In order to inspire backyard party hosts this summer, the California Avocado Commission (CAC) has partnered with Chef Ryan “Peaches” Lamon, the executive chef and co-owner of Peaches’ Smokehouse and Southern Kitchen, to create some new recipes that highlight how easily California avocados can elevate one of America’s favorite regional cuisines – Southern barbecue.

Americans nationwide may better recognize the Peaches’ Food Truck as the winner of the Cooking Channel’s Food Truck Race Off in 2014. Lamon is a second generation Georgia pitmaster, who first began cooking at his father’s beloved neighborhood eatery in Athens, GA. After working in several kitchens throughout the country, Lamon started Peaches’ Food Truck, bringing his Carolina-style BBQ together with California’s bounty of fresh produce. Between Peaches’ and his brick-and-mortar restaurant, Poppy + Rose, Lamon’s menus give classic American food a fresh California twist.

Inspired by California avocados that are fresh and fast to market, Lamon developed two recipes that highlight the fruit’s versatility by how easily it fits into Southern-style specialties.

Lamon’s Crab Cake Sandwiches with California Avocado Remoulade takes a unique twist on this southern classic. His California Avocado Remoulade has a West Coast-meets-South flavor, combining creamy California avocados with Louisiana hot sauce and paprika for a mouthwatering kick. “I love the contrast of flavors and textures in these crab cakes. They’ll take folks on a flavorful tour of the U.S. in one bite. Plus, the California Avocado Remoulade can also pull double duty as a refreshing dip for veggies and chips, or to top tacos, burgers and more,” said Lamon.

For a great appetizer, try Lamon’s Grilled BBQ Chicken Salad Stuffed California Avocados at an upcoming outdoor gathering. “When I host parties, I like to have something for guests to enjoy while mingling. So of course, I liked that California avocados can be an edible vessel for my BBQ Chicken Salad. These stuffed California Avocados can easily be prepped ahead of time too,” said Lamon.

For Lamon’s California avocado recipes, visit CaliforniaAvocado.com.

For more information:
Cristina Samiley
California Avocado Commission
Tel: +1 213 335 5570
csamiley@golin.com