Vanilla Poached Peaches
Directions: Place the water, sugar, vanilla bean and scrapings into a saucepan. Over low heat stir the mixture until the sugar dissolves. Continue to simmer until the mixture… Read More »
Summer Fruit Gratin
Directions: Preheat the oven to 350 F (180 C). Lightly coat a 9-inch (23-cm) square baking dish with cooking spray. In a bowl, combine the cherries and stone… Read More »
Strawberry Shortcake
Directions: In a large mixing bowl, re-sift the flours, baking powder and sugar together. Using a fork, cut the chilled margarine into the dry ingredients until the mixture… Read More »
Strawberries and Cream
Directions: In a small bowl, whisk together the sour cream, brown sugar and liqueur. In a large bowl, add the halved strawberries and sour cream mixture. Stir gently… Read More »
Strawberry Balsamic Sorbet
Directions: In a small nonaluminum saucepan, bring the vinegar to a simmer over medium-low heat. Cook until reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and… Read More »
Seasonal Fruit Palette
Directions: In a small bowl, stir together the cinnamon and sugar. Set aside. In a food processor or blender, combine the strawberries and powdered sugar. Pulse until smooth…. Read More »
Sauteed Bananas With Caramel Sauce
Directions: To make the sauce, in a small saucepan melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the walnut oil, honey and brown sugar. Cook, stirring continuously until… Read More »
Rustic Apple-Cranberry Tart
Directions: Preheat the oven to 375 F. In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine the cranberries and apple juice. Cook on high for 1 minute, then stir. Heat for… Read More »
Red, White And Blue Parfait
Directions: Make creamy filling by placing yogurt, cream cheese and honey into bowl and beating until fluffy. Assembly parfaits by placing 1/3 cup strawberries in each parfait glass…. Read More »
Pumpkin Cream Cheese Dip
Directions: Mix all ingredients for the spread together in a mixing bowl by hand or with an electric mixer (medium speed). Serve with apple slices for dipping.
Poached Pears
Directions: In a small bowl, combine the juices, cinnamon and nutmeg. Stir to mix evenly. Peel the pears and leave the stems. Remove the core from the bottom… Read More »
Peaches A La Mode
Directions: Preheat the oven to 350 F. Lightly coat a small baking dish with cooking spray. Place the peaches in the baking dish. Sprinkle with cinnamon and granola…. Read More »
Peach Crumble
Directions: Preheat the oven to 375 F. Lightly coat a 9-inch pie pan with cooking spray. Arrange peach slices in the prepared pie plate. Sprinkle with lemon juice,… Read More »
Orange Slices with Citrus Syrup
Directions: Working with 1 orange at a time, cut a thin slice off the top and the bottom, exposing the flesh. Stand the orange upright and, using a… Read More »
Orange Dream
Directions: In a blender, combine the orange juice, soy milk, tofu, honey, orange zest, vanilla and ice cubes. Blend until smooth and frothy, about 30 seconds. Pour into… Read More »
Mixed Berry Pie
Directions: In a small bowl, mix together the strawberries and raspberries. Spoon 4 teaspoons of the pudding into each pie crust. Add about 2 tablespoons of the strawberry-raspberry… Read More »
Grilled Pineapple
Directions: Prepare a hot fire in a charcoal grill or heat a gas grill or broiler (grill). To make the marinade, in a large bowl, combine the olive… Read More »
Grilled Fruit with Balsamic Vinegar Syrup
Directions: In a large bowl, combine the pineapple, mangoes and peaches. Spray generously with cooking spray. Toss and spray again to ensure the fruit is well-coated. Sprinkle with… Read More »
Grapes and Walnuts with Lemon Sour Cream Sauce
Directions: In a small bowl, combine sour cream, powdered sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice and vanilla. Whisk to mix evenly. Cover and chill for several hours. Divide grapes… Read More »
Fruited Rice Pudding
Directions: In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add the rice and cook about 10 minutes. Pour into a colander and drain thoroughly…. Read More »
Fruitcake
Directions: In a medium bowl, combine dried fruit, applesauce, pineapple, fruit zests and juices, and vanilla. Let soak for 15 to 20 minutes. In a large bowl, mix… Read More »
Fruit and Nut Bar
Directions: Combine all ingredients, mix well. Spread half an inch thick over a parchment-lined sheet pan. Bake at 300 F for 20 minutes. Cool completely and cut.
Cran-fruit Coffeecake with Crumb Topping
Directions: Preheat the oven to 350 F. Lightly coat a 10-inch round pan with cooking spray. To prepare the topping, combine flour, brown sugar and chopped pecans in… Read More »
Creamy Fruit Dessert
Directions: In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, yogurt, sugar and vanilla. Using an electric mixer on high speed, beat until smooth. In a separate bowl, combine… Read More »
Fresh Fruit Kebabs with Lemon Lime Dip
Directions: In a small bowl, whisk together the yogurt, lime juice and lime zest. Cover and refrigerate until needed. Thread 1 of each fruit onto the skewer. Repeat… Read More »
Casaba Melon with Creamy Sweet Curry
Directions: To make the sweet curry cream, whisk together the yogurt, lemon zest and juice, honey, and garam masala or spice mixture in a large bowl. Cover and… Read More »
Baked Apples with Cherries and Almonds
Directions: Preheat the oven to 350 F. In a small bowl, toss together the cherries, almonds, wheat germ, brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg until all the ingredients are… Read More »


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