Fruit


Melon Basket

Melon Basket Fruit1 watermelon1 cantaloupe1 honeydew melon So that the watermelon will sit steadily, cut a very thin slice off its least attractive side. Lay the watermelon on this cut side, then

Fruit Fluff Shake

Fruit Fluff Shake Source: Marshmallow Fluff 1 cup chilled fruit juice of your choice2 large spoonsful Marshmallow Fluff3 ice cubes Put all ingredients into a blender container. Blend 30 seconds or until smooth.

Grilled Tequila Pineapple

Grilled Tequila Pineapple 1 ripe pineapple, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch    slices, or canned pineapple slices, drained1/2 cup tequila or orange juice1/4 cup brown sugar Marinate the pineapple slices in the tequila

Coconut Fruit Dip

Coconut Fruit Dip 1 (8 ounce) can crushed unsweetened pineapple, undrained3/4 cup skim milk1/2 cup nonfat sour cream1 small box instant coconut cream pudding mixFresh pineapple, kiwfruit, strawberries or other fruit In

Baked Stuffed Oranges

Baked Stuffed Oranges 6 large navel oranges4 cups crushed pineapple with juiceJuice of 1 lemon1/2 cup granulated sugar, or to taste1/4 cup sherry wine1/2 cup walnuts, finely chopped Cut oranges in half

Buttered Honey Nuts

Buttered Honey Nuts 6 ounces shelled unsalted nuts1 tablespoon butter1 tablespoon honey Spread nuts on cookie sheet. Bake at 300 degrees F for 15 minutes. Mix butter and honey; pour over nuts. Stir

Fruit Pillows

Fruit Pillows 2 cups sifted flour8 ounces salted butter (room temperature)6 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)Raspberry, strawberry, apricot preserves or seedless jam Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Mix butter and cream cheese

Orange Candied Nuts

Orange Candied Nuts 3 cups pecan or walnut halves2 tablespoons butter or margarine1/2 cup granulated sugar, divided1/2 cup light corn syrup1/4 cup grated orange rind3 tablespoons orange juice1 teaspoon grated lemon

Minted Pecans

Minted Pecans 1 cup granulated sugar1/2 cup water1 tablespoon corn syrup1/8 teaspoon salt6 large marshmallows1/2 teaspoon peppermint3 cups pecan halves Cook sugar, water, syrup and salt slowly. Remove just before it reaches

Honey Roasted Peanut Cookie

Honey Roasted Peanut Cookies 1/2 cup butter or margarine 1 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup peanut butter 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 tablespoons honey 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/3