This recipe is so simple there isn’t a real recipe. This is a fast appetizer when guests appear or when you are just in the mood for something rich and wonderful. 1 wedge or round of Brie Cheese, your choice of cheese 2 to 3 … Read More →
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Brandied Tutti-Frutti
Brandied tutti-frutti is an orchard in a crock. The time to start it is when the first perfect , firm-ripe fruit of summer comes on the market. As other fruits appear they are added to the crock and the end result is a fantastic dessert … Read More →
Authentic Mexican Fruit Salad
Tossed in lime juice, the fruits and vegetables used are commonly cantaloupe, honeydew, oranges, cucumbers and jicama. Many people order “Pico de Gallo” as a salsa like concoction of tomatoes, onions, cilantro and tomatoes. “Pico de Gallo” is also a fruit salad seasoned with a … Read More →
Fresh Fruit Salad with Cream Custard Sauce
8 servings Ingredients 6 kiwis, peeled and chopped 2 ripe mangoes, peeled, cored, and sliced 1 melon, peeled, cored, and chopped 1 quart strawberries, hulled and quartered 1 quart blackberries 1/2 quart blueberries Custard: 1 1/2 cups whole milk 2/3 cup sugar 6 large egg … Read More →
Pavlova
Ingredients: 4 egg whites 1 cup very fine sugar 1/2 tablespoon corn starch 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 pint whipping cream 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/4 sugar 1 cup strawberries 1 cup kiwi fruit Directions: Lightly dampen grease proof paper or foil, cut into size and … Read More →
Fresh Fruits And Dessert Cheeses
Always a good ending. Ingredients: 1 pound seedless grapes (black, red, or green) 8 ounces triple-crème cheese, like Gourmandize with Kirsch or walnut, St. Andre, or Camembert 2 Bose pears, sliced 1 small box sweet whole wheat biscuits Directions: Place rinsed grapes and pears on … Read More →
Ambrosia
Ingredients: 1 cup orange juice 3 medium oranges, peeled and sectioned 1 can (8 ounces) pineapple chunks, undrained 1/2 cup seedless red grapes, halved 1/2 cup shredded coconut 1/2 cup chopped pecans Directions: Combine juice, orange sections, pineapple, and grapes, stirring gently to blend. Refrigerate … Read More →
Sweet honeyed figs in Pastry
Sweet honeyed figs, salty bacon and savory blue cheese combine to make a delectable filling for mini puff pastry tarts. These appetizers satisfy all of your cravings. Ingredients 1/2 of a 4-ounce package pancetta or 3 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled 1 teaspoon chopped fresh … Read More →


Fresh Fruit Salad with Honey Melon Liquor Dressing
Cut or section the following fruit and toss in decorative bowl. Pineapple Mandarins or Clementines Grapes Cantaloupe Kiwi fruit Strawberry Dressing: 3 tablespoons honey 1/4 cup Melon Liquor Mix the honey and Melon Liquor together until honey dissolves. Pour over fresh fruit toss and … Read More →