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THE FASHIONABLE SET eat them on toast and blend them in smoothies, but a good old-fashioned salsa is hard to beat (try our cheat’s version, right). The creamy flesh gives a silky smooth texture to chocolate mousse and cheesecakes – great if you’re dairy free. Whether you buy the nobbly skinned Hass or the smoother Fuerte, the mildly nutty flavour goes well with spices, herbs, citrus fruits, fish, shellfish and tomatoes, too.