Category : Fruit
Fruit normally means the fleshy seed-associated structures of a plant that are sweet or sour. They are normally edible in the raw state, such as apples, bananas, grapes, lemons, oranges, and strawberries. These are part of our daily lives and contain vitamins needed to stay healthy. Hence the belief about having five items of fruit and vegetables a day keeps the doctor at bay.
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Lots of recipes include fruit. Due to ease of prep these Include drinks, smoothies, starters, appetisers, main dishes, side dishes, dessert, snacks and vegetarian recipes. Also most can be consumed raw and cooked, hot and cold, at a table or on the go, by the young, middle aged and the elderly and is easy to obtain.
Maraschino Cherry Shake
A Maraschino Cherry Shake is a thing of beauty. The sumptuous rich flavour of the cherries and their juice with the vanilla ice cream creates...
Dried Cherry Relish
Dried Cherry Relish is an ideal recipe to use unwanted cherries. Served as a chutney/relish with cold meats and cheeses takes them to a new...
Zesty Orange Sauce
Zesty Orange Sauce is excellent to serve over wild fowl especially Cornish Game Hens. The tang of the orange and mild kick of the sherry...
Rosemary Apple Salsa
Rosemary Apple Salsa is a remarkable dish for being so simple but being so tasty. Its best served as a dip with meats and goes...
Blueberry White Chip Muffins
Blueberry White Chip Muffins are perfect and not just for Breakfast or dessert? Serve them as a snack, picnics and basically a perfect treat anytime....
Easy Apple Burritos
Easy Apple Burritos are a fast, easy recipe that provides a light snack for anyone within minutes. There are only three ingredients; tortillas, apples and...
Honey Lemon Sauce
Honey Lemon Sauce is a deliciously fresh easy sauce using yes you guessed it Honey and Lemon. I love to serve this with poached salmon...
Cherry Cinnamon Rolls
These are wonderful for breakfast or brunch. Cherry Cinnamon Rolls are three words that bring the children running to the kitchen. These simple rolls are...
French Onion Beef
A lovely play on slow cooked beef recipe. The inclusion of French onion soup give a subtle hit that only increases the amazing flavour of...
Frosty Citrus Refresher
Frosty Citrus Refresher is superb on a warm balmy evening. The cocktail of fruit juices compliment each other and then chilled with crushed ice makes...
Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins may sound like an odd combination, but wait till you try it. Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins are very simple to bake...
Carrot Bran Muffins
Carrot Bran Muffins are lovely snacks from America. The grated carrot mixed with bran, raisins and nuts creates such a superb flavour. These are one...
Citrus Salad
A Citrus Salad is ideal for brunches, snacks and side dishes. The lettuce and fruit salad has a lightly sweetened mint-lemon vinaigrette. Serve with chicken...
Raspberry Muffins
A delightful change to the standard muffin. The raspberry adds a lovely sweet flavour that adds a kick with coffee. Raspberry Muffins are a perfect...
Fresh Apple Coffee Cake
The recipe for Fresh Apple Coffee Cake was given to me by an ex mother in law. It is a very simple but very tasty...
Watermelon Blueberry Banana Split
A banana split is a treat so many children looked forward to having at the end of a meal out. We have now pimped this...
Rio Breakfast Shake
A Rio Breakfast Shake is a weekday kick start to the morning. The flavours of the banana, grapefruit, mango and yoghurt blend perfectly together. Then...
Raspberry Glaze
If your roast turkey needs a boost then Raspberry Glaze is a simple recipe that tastes so go. The sweetness of the jam, sharpness of...
Fruit Smoothies
Everybody loves fruit smoothies. Change the peaches and plums for any other non sinew fruit and makes countless others. An amazing drink that’s refreshing and...
Ham Sandwich With Nectarine Salsa
Ham Sandwich With Nectarine Salsa is an amazing recipe with little effort. The freshness of the nectarines bring a ham sandwich to life. Serve as...
Poached Pear Halves With Wine Sauce
Poached Pear Halves With Wine Sauce is a classic Dessert that stands the test of time. The poached pears are soft with a wine based...
Blueberry Orange Bread
Blueberry Orange Bread is a bread I love to have during the week as a snack at work. Unlike many other breads, it’s refreshing, filling...
Hawaiian Isle Sorbet
Hawaiian Isle Sorbet is a very simple but attractive dessert or snack that always works. My grandchildren love making this and the variations are numerous....
