Cheese Sandwiches W/Avocado & Tomato

Cheese Sandwiches W/Avocado & Tomato

1 ripe avocado, halved and peeled

1 Tbs lemon juice

1/2 tsp cumin

1/4 tsp salt

2 Tbs snipped fresh parsley

8 slices bread

6 oz Monterey jack or whatever cheese you prefer, sliced

1 large tomato, thinly sliced

2 Tbs softened butter or alternative spray

Mash together the avocado, lemon juice, cumin and salt until smooth; stir in parsley and set aside. Top 4 bread slices with cheese; spread with avocado mixture and top with tomato slice. Cover with remaining bread slices and spread lightly with half the butter. Grill over medium high heat for 4-6 minutes until toasted, turning once after buttering the other side of sandwich.
from co-op member Barb

Cinnamon Pear Compote

http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/recipe.php?recipeId=1929

Serves 4 to 6

A bowl of ice cream will be much improved with a bit of this sweet pear compote spooned over the top. Or to prove that it's not just for dessert, try spreading some on a sandwich with roasted pork loin, crisp lettuce and Dijon mustard.

Ingredients

2 ripe but firm pears, peeled, cored and chopped
1/4 cup seedless raisins
1/3 cup apple juice
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch of ground nutmeg
2 teaspoons butter (optional)
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or red wine vinegar
Salt and pepper to taste

Method

Put pears, raisins, juice, cinnamon, nutmeg and butter into a small pot and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes.

Add vinegar, salt and pepper and continue to cook until juice is thickened and pears just begin to fall apart, about 5 minutes more. Set aside to let cool for 5 minutes, then serve.