TIPS FROM THE KITCHEN Slice and Peel Made Easy: Avocados, Ginger, Garlic 1. Slice Avocados in their Skins To slice avocados for salads or guacamole, split them in half, remove the pit by whacking it with the heel of your knife and twisting it out, then slice it directly in the skin using the tip of a paring knife or a spoon (my preference) or chef's knife. When you then scoop it out with a spoon, you'll have slices ready to go, with less mess than trying to fiddle with slippe