Archive for the ‘Fruit’ Category

Guacamole

This item was filled under [ Appetizers, Fruit, Mexican, Snacks, Vegetarian ]

3 Ripe avacados Juice of half a lemon 1 Large tomato, diced 4 Cloves garlic, minced 1 Medium shallot, chopped 1/2 t Salt 4-5 Dashes tabasco sauce Tortilla chips Pit avacados and scoop out the green stuff. Mash in a bowl. Add the juice of half a lemon, tomato, shallot, garlic, salt (add more to [...]

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Mango and Brie Quesadilla with Sour Cream and Lime Dipping Sauce

This item was filled under [ Appetizers, Cheese, Fruit, Sauces, Vegetarian ]

Yield: 4 servings 4 (8-inch flour) Tortillas (available in all grocery stores but sometimes hidden in the refrigerated or frozen food sections) 1 Ripe mango, peeled, and sliced (If unavailable, replace with papaya or pear) 1 Serrano chile, or 2 jalapeno chiles, minced 2 Scallions, trimmed and diced 1/2 c Lightly packed fresh cilantro leaves, [...]

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Cottage Cheese and Peaches

This item was filled under [ Bodyforlife, Cheese, Fruit, Snacks ]

1/2 cottage cheese 1/2 can peaches, drained 1 packet sugar free sweetener Mix all ingredients and chill until ready to eat. Makes 1 serving.

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Pear and Grappa Pound Cake

This item was filled under [ Baking, Cake, Fruit, Italian ]

Yield: 12 Servings 1 16-oz Can pear halves or slices 3 c All-purpose flour 2 1/2 t Baking powder 1/2 t Salt 1/2 lb Unsalted butter, softened 1 1/2 c Sugar 3 Large eggs 3 T Grappa, rum, or brandy 1 t Vanilla extract Confectioners’ sugar Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Butter and flour [...]

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