Category Archives: Fruits

Check out our collection of easy, healthy, and delicious fruit recipes.

Avocado Mango Salsa

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CousCous & Tuna Steak topped with Avocado Mango Salsa

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CousCous & Tuna Steak topped with Avocado Mango Salsa Avocados & Mangos were on sale at the market 10 for $10.00. Two of my favorites for only a buck each! I only bought 3 of each, but if I had … Continue reading →

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Coconut Macaroons

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Coconut Macaroons

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Coconut Macaroons Sweet chewy goodness is the only way to describe these delicious gems. My hubby requested that I make some Macaroons. He very rarely makes requests. Even when I ask him, “Is there anything that you want me to … Continue reading →

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Pear & Pancetta Rounds

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Pear & Prosciutto Rounds

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Tired of the same old appetizers? Serve these at your next party and delight your guests. These are super simple and simply delicious! A serious party appetizer that is sure to become a favorite. Continue reading →

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Banana Mango Shake

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Banana Mango Shake

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We just moved from Los Angeles to Tennessee ~ and it’s hot here! Not just hot, but humid, as well. I’m so not used to it!! Nothing cools me down as fast as a delicious, ice cold, shake… except jumping into … Continue reading →

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Red, White & Blue Strawberries

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Red, White & Blue Strawberries on Plate

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Strawberries are in season and they sure are delicious! This is just a cute idea I wanted to share with you for the 4th of July. You can use this same technique using white and dark chocolate or just dip … Continue reading →

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Peanut Butter Banana Date Shake

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Peanut Butter Banana Date Shake

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This is a healthy alternative when you get the urge to have a shake! It tastes so rich and creamy you will definitely be more than satisfied. You have a lot of flexibility with this recipe. You can use prunes … Continue reading →

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Mini Pineapple Upside Down Cakes

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fork taking a piece of a Mini Pineapple Upside Down Cake

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Pineapple Upside Down Cake is a favorite of my boyfriend, Billy. I wanted to make it for him, but I didn’t want to be tempted with a whole cake waiting in the kitchen to be consumed…. Instead I only made … Continue reading →

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Grapefruit Pie with Coconut Meringue Crust

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cutting grapefruit segments

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I absolutely love the flavor of this pie. The grapefruit makes the filling not too sweet. After making this pie I realized that the crust would actually make perfect little meringue kisses. So, I’m going to give them a try … Continue reading →

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Palacinkys

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Palacinkys with Fresh Blackberries, Yogurt and Whipped Cream

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These pancakes are a childhood favorite of mine. I remember my grandmother making these for me when I was a child. It was always such a treat! They are like crepes, but always seem to taste so much better. I … Continue reading →

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Fresh Strawberry Pie ~ simple & delicious!

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Fresh Strawberry Pie

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INGREDIENTS
1 pie crust (I used Pillsbury ready-made)
2 to 3 baskets of fresh strawberries
1 6-oz package Strawberry Jello
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Blueberry Muffins

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Blueberry Muffin

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Is there anything better that fresh warm muffins out of the oven? Well, maybe ~ but this morning they were a hit! I really enjoyed my early session of baking. Everyone else was still asleep as I was downstairs in … Continue reading →

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2 Great Banana Recipes: Banana Split Cake and Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

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brown bananas

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Do you suffer from Banana Syndrome? This is what seems to happen on a weekly basis in our house…  buy new bananas, a few don’t get eaten and there they are ~ waiting, not sure what their fate will be. … Continue reading →

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Cardamom Pear Cake

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Last night we were in the mood for something sweet, so I whipped up this easy delicious cake! If you want to make it even easier on yourself you can just modify a boxed cake mix and whip this up … Continue reading →

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