Category Archives: Fruits

Moroccan Orange & Date Salad

Moroccan Orange & Date Salad Serves 6 to 8 1/2       cup Nakano seasoned rice vinegar * 2          Tbsp. olive oil 2          Tbsp. finely chopped red onion 1          Tbsp. chopped mint 1/8       tsp. ground cumin             Butter lettuce 4          large navel oranges, peeled and sliced 1/3       cup chopped dates 1/3       cup coarsely-chopped pistachios For the dressing, combine rice [...]

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Get-healthy Blueberry Bran Muffins

Blueberry Bran Muffins Prep time: 10 minutes Bake time: 20 minutes Makes 12 muffins 1 cup whole wheat flour 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed 1/3 cup oat or wheat bran 1/4 cup flaxseed meal 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup [...]

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Gorgonzola and Cranberry Roasted Pears

Gorgonzola and Cranberry Roasted Pears Makes 6 servings Prep time: 10 minutes Bake time: 30 minutes 3 medium Bosc or D’Anjou pears, halved, cored, peeled if desired 1/4 cup sweet wine such as Riesling or Muscat 1/3 cup Sun-Maid dried cranberries or cherries 1/3 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon [...]

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Waldorf Salad revisited

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Light n’ Lively Waldorf Salad Makes 4 servings 2        tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar            Grated zest of 1 orange            Dash ground nutmeg 2         red-skinned sweet apples, about 1 lb. (gala, fuji, red delicious) 1         large stalk celery, sliced 1/3    cup chopped toasted walnuts            Lettuce leaves In a medium bowl stir together seasoned [...]

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Bitters with ice cream?

Two weeks ago I promised Angostura with mayonnaise. But somehow ice cream in August seems more appealing. Bitters with ice cream!?

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Peaches ‘n Cheese Salad

Feta, Peach and Spinach Salad Makes 4 servings 1 package (6 oz.) baby spinach 1 large ripe peach, pitted, sliced 1/2 cup dried cherries or cranberries 3-4 tablespoons Maple Balsamic dressing 3 ounces crumbed feta or soft goat cheese 1/2 cup Spiced Candied Nuts   PLACE spinach, peach slices and dried cherries in a large bowl.  [...]

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One-a-Penny Two-a-Penny Hot Cross Buns

Hot Cross Buns Makes 24 1/2 cup warm water (110-115°F) 2 pkgs. (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast 3/4 cup milk 1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 egg 4 cups all-purpose flour, or 2 cups each all-purpose and whole wheat 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 cup teaspoon nutmeg 1 cup Sun-Maid raisins [...]

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Not a Funny Fruit Cake

Raisin Cherry Holiday Loaf Prep time: 30 minutes   Bake time: 75 minutes Makes 2 loaves. 1 jar (16 oz.) maraschino cherries, drained (about 1 cup) 1-1/2 cups natural raisins 1-1/2 cups golden raisins 1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided use 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla [...]

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Wild Rice Cranberry-Apple Salad

Wild Rice Cranberry-Apple Salad Makes 6-8 servings      Prep time 1 hr 5 minutes (rice included) 1 cup (6 oz) wild rice 2 cups water 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup Holland House white wine vinegar 1/4 cup safflower or canola oil 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 large green [...]

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Trio of Apple Desserts

Raisin Bread Apple Crisp Makes 6 servings.  Prep time: 10 minutes 4         slices Sun-Maid Cinnamon Swirl Raisin Bread 6         tablespoons  butter, melted 1/2     cup packed brown sugar 1/2     cup chopped walnuts 3         large granny smith apples,            cut into in 3/4 inch chunks  Preheat oven to 325 F. Tear or cut raisin bread into 1/2-inch pieces.  [...]

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