Best Avocado Recipes

The seed of an avocado—also known as the pit or the stone—can be tricky to remove, especially if the avocado isn’t perfectly ripe. Many cooks recommend driving a knife into it and twisting the bulbous seed out, however you should only try this with a very sharp knife.

Avoid an unsafe situation by trying to squeeze avocado halves lightly until the pit slides out on its own. Failing that, a wine opener or corkscrew can be your best friend. Twist the sharp end into the stone to gain purchase, then wiggle it until the seed comes loose.

Avocados shouldn’t be frozen whole, but the flesh can be. Before sticking it in the freezer, remove the seed and lightly mash the light-green flesh, put it in an airless plastic bag and mix with a squirt of lemon juice.