Category Archives: Fruit

Medallions of Pork with Dried Cherry Sauce

This cherry sauce is rich a bit sweet and a bit tart and is a perfect foil for the pork medallions. I especially enjoy this dish during crisp autumn weather, but you could make it anytime. 4 SERVINGS 4 8-ounce … Continue reading →

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Thai Spicy Mixed Fruit Salad (Tum Phonlamai Ruam)

Som Tum or Som Tam is the famous Thai dish that you should try. This dish normally combines with 4 main tastes; sour from lemon juice, hot from chili, salty from fish sauce and sweetness from palm sugar. The word … Continue reading →

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Lemon and Lime Granita

Granita is a dessert common in Italy and typically made from fruit, water and a simple syrup. This lemon and lime based granita is easy to make and refreshing. I find that it goes well as the end to a … Continue reading →

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Grilled Chicken Breasts with Peach and Onion Relish

Fruit is almost always a good addition to a chicken breast recipe and this peach and onion based relish is no exception. It adds both a sweet and a savory element to the smokiness of the grilled chicken. Great summertime … Continue reading →

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Asian Pears with Ginger-Maple Syrup

This is a simple and fresh dessert. The ginger gives a hint of spice that really helps add to and enhance the flavor of the Asian pears. 6 SERVINGS ¼ cup water 1 tablespoon matchstick-size pieces peeled fresh ginger 1 … Continue reading →

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Cheesecake Fruit Tart

You will find this cheesecake so simple to make thanks to the use of the premade crust that you’ll want to serve it all the time. To get the best results though make it in the summer when the berries … Continue reading →

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Berry-Berry Streusel Bars

Everyone is always on the go and rushing to get somewhere these days and often that means skipping the most important meal of the day; Breakfast. Now you can make your own delicious berry filled breakfast bars and make sure … Continue reading →

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Banana Cream Pie in Almond Crust

The almond crust is a nice additional to the fruitiness of this banana cream pie. If you’re a fan of the banana I think you’ll like this pie. Great for family get-togethers, barbeques and holidays. 8 SERVINGS CRUST 6 tablespoons … Continue reading →

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Spicy Mango Chutney

This spicy mango chutney is a perfect Thai style accompaniment to duck, chicken, fish and lamb. MAKES ABOUT 1¼ CUPS 2 tablespoons (¼ stick) butter 1 cup finely chopped onion ¾ teaspoon minced garlic 1 Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored, … Continue reading →

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Banana Cake with Sour Cream Frosting

I don’t know about you, but for me it seems as if my banana’s go bad the second I get them home. From yellow to brown in less than an hour. What better way to use up those over ripe … Continue reading →

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Phyllo Nests with Caramelized Fruit Compote and Brandied Cream

I love the way the toasted bread crumbs give an extra crunchy texture to the phyllo nests in this very pretty and presentable dessert. Plus, the fruit compote can be used to top many other dishes from desserts to breakfasts … Continue reading →

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Caramelized Fruit Compote

Fruit compote is a versatile addition to your repertoire of recipes and is something every cook should know how to make. It can be spooned over cakes, used to top puddings or added as a sweet component to a savory … Continue reading →

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