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Apple and Sweet Pepper Slaw
Submitted by RecipeDirect

Nice variation of traditional cole slaw. Yogurt replaces the mayo for a lower fat, healthier version

Apple Chutney
Submitted by Eve22
Apple Coconut Cake
Submitted by sally50

Very easy recipe.  You don't even need to get the mixer out.

Apple Fennel Soup
Submitted by liz

For vegetarian version substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth.

Avocado Citrus Salad With Marinated Onions
Submitted by RecipeDirect

Recipe Source:  A Taste of the Tropics



Banana Bread
Submitted by TRodriguez

Love the smell of banana bread cooking n the morning.

Banana Nut Bread for the bread machine
Submitted by Bilbo Baker
This is a moist and sweet banana-nut bread recipe for your bread machine.
Bean Salad with Cranberries and Pecans
Submitted by RecipeDirect

Healthy Green Bean Salad Recipe with a festive feel.  Can be made in advance.

Black Bean Avocado Salad with Lime Dressing
Submitted by liz

Very Easy salad made with black beans, avocado, jalapeno and sweet red pepper. I sometimes add a cup of cherry tomatoes cut in half.

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Blood Orange Mimosa
Submitted by splash

What better way to start a Saturday morning than breakfast and a Mimosa in bed.

Blueberry Jam
Submitted by WV Girl

I think blueberry is my favorite jam. This is a easy recipe. Great for gifts.

Breezy Kiwi-Pineapple Pie
Submitted by liz
Very refreshing dessert.  Kiwi and pinapple pie with a hint of lemon. This is my friend, Jan's recipe.
Broiled Star Fruit with Vanilla Frozen Yogurt
Submitted by lilly
Healthy Star fruit recipe served with fat free frozen yogurt.
California Avocado Oatmeal Cookies with Raisins
Submitted by RecipeDirect

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes 

All materials courtesy of Avocado.Org

Caramel Fig Tarts
Submitted by liz

Caramel Fig Tart Recipe

Prep time: 30 minutes
Chill time: 1 hour
Cook time: 20 minutes

Cherry Good Oatmeal
Submitted by RecipeDirect
Great, healthy way to start the day.
Chewy Ginger - Molasses Fig Cookies
Submitted by liz

Ginger Molasses Fig Cookies

Recipe Source: Sweet Celebrations - Festive desserts with an exciting twist

Chipotle Chicken and Avocado Quesadlillas
Submitted by RecipeDirect

Recipe Source: Paradise Grove - California Haas Avocado

Chocolate Avocado Pistachio Cake with California Avocado Crème Anglaise
Submitted by RecipeDirect


Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Submitted by liz

These Chocolate Covered Strawberries are just screaming to be paired with a glass of bubbly.

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Chocolate Fig Banana Bread
Submitted by liz

Chocolate Fig Banana BreadRecipe Source: Sweet Celebrations - Festive desserts with an exciting twist

Chocolate Fig Crinkles
Submitted by liz

Recipe Source: Sweet Celebrations - Festive desserts with an exciting twist

Country Fried Apples
Submitted by senise

This is a fabulous side dish. Serve is with Pork Chops or my favorite - Breakfast: Eggs, sausage, and homemade biscuits!

Cranberry Jam
Submitted by wilma
Flavorful cranberry jam. I make gift baskets of home made goodies for christmas presents and always make cranberry jam to put in the baskets.
Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies
Submitted by lilly

Delicious Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies. My friend Rita made these cookies for church social, yummy! I HAD to get the recipe.

Cranberry Sauce
Submitted by liz

Recipe given to me by Marian Ham. Marian said this recipe makes enough for a large family.

Cranberry-Pumpkin Muffins
Submitted by Bilbo Baker
Moist tasty and savory cranberry-pumpkin muffin recipe.
Crock Pot Apple Butter
Submitted by liz

Easy Crock Pot Apple Butter.

Easy Apple Crisp
Submitted by lilly


Easy Fruit Salad
Submitted by liz


Easy Holiday Ambrosia
Submitted by kitchenB

I don't think we have a holiday without this ambrosia recipe. As kids we would fight over the cherries so now I add quite a few!

Easy Key Lime Pie
Submitted by liz

Key Lime Pie Recipe. If you can't find real key limes, bottled is now available in most stores. You may have to look in the cocktail section to find it.

Exceptional Stuffed Figs
Submitted by lilly

Figs stuffed with goat cheese and wrapped in prosciutto.

Fig Preserves
Submitted by RecipeDirect
Very easy Fig Preserve recipe.
Flank Steak Ribbons with Pear-Fig Salad
Submitted by RecipeDirect

Portioned in small plate sizes perfect for entertaining, this savory combo is a crowd-pleaser. The flank steak is rubbed with fresh herbs and garlic for maximum flavor and the colorful Pear-Fig Salad adds a blend of crisp and crunchy textures with its tasty fresh pears, greens, and chopped nuts. Blue cheese and White Wine-Fig Dressing round out the salad’s flavor appeal.

Recipe Source: http://www.usapears.org/

Fruit Ambrosia
Submitted by sally50
"Fruit of the Gods" Very easy fruit salad.
German Chocolate Cake With Broiled Fig and Coconut Topping
Submitted by liz

Recipe Source: Sweet Celebrations - Festive desserts with an exciting twist

Grilled Mango With Spicy Rum Glaze and Vanilla Ice Cream
Submitted by liz

Recipe Source: A Taste of the Tropics

Halibut Filets with Watermelon Salsa
Submitted by prepchefjohn

Perfect topping not only for fish but poultry also.

Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream
Submitted by sally50

Yum...homemade Strawberry Ice Cream

Honey Guacamole
Submitted by RecipeDirect

Recipe created by Mitzi Dulan, registered dietician, author and nutritionist for NFL and Major League Baseball teams.

Honeydew Granita
Submitted by RecipeDirect


Island-Style Skewers
Submitted by liz

Recipe Source:

A Taste of the Tropics for more great recipes.

Island Style Chicken Skewers

Kiwi -Lime Pie
Submitted by liz

Recipe for Kiwi Lime Pie.

Kiwi Margarita
Submitted by liz

In a margarita rut? Try Kiwi Margarita.

Kiwi Teriykaki Steak
Submitted by liz

California Kiwifruit Commission

Kiwifruit Mint Lemonade
Submitted by RecipeDirect

Kiwifruit Mint Lemonade Recipe


Flavorful, Budget-friendly Fun Foods.


Lemon-Blueberry Breakfast Muffins
Submitted by RecipeDirect

Recipe Source: Promise Buttery Spread


Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 22 minutes


Mango Smoothie
Submitted by liz
Delicious Mango and Pomegranate Smoothie.
Mediterranean Kiwifruit Couscous
Submitted by RecipeDirect

Mediterranean Kiwifruit Couscous Recipe courtesy of California Kiwifruit Commission.

Flavorful, Budget-friendly Fun Foods

Mexican Avocado, Edamame And Radish Asian Salad
Submitted by RecipeDirect

Recipe Provided by  http://missavacado.com/ Please visit for more great recipes.

Mom's Cranberry Relish
Submitted by cynthia


Oven Roasted Apple-Cranberry Crisp with Creamy Spiced Chantilly
Submitted by RecipeDirect

Recipe created by Bobby Flay.


Pear Relish
Submitted by liz

Aunt Mary's Pear Relish Recipe.

Pink Angel
Submitted by RecipeDirect

 

* This cocktail can be made with freshly squeezed juice from a POM Wonderful pomegranate or by using POM Wonderful 100% Pomegranate Juice. To juice the pomegranate, cut it in half (as you would a grapefruit) and juice using a citrus reamer or a juicer. Pour mixture through a cheesecloth-lined strainer or sieve. One large POM Wonderful pomegranate will produce about 1/2 cup of juice.
Piquant Peach Melba
Submitted by liz


Poached Pears
Submitted by liz


Pomegranate and Banana Salad
Submitted by lilly

I love the textures of this wonderful fruit salad.  The crunchy pomegranate and the smooth banana.  The lime dressing really sets it off.

Pomegranate Martini
Submitted by RecipeDirect
Use fresh Pomegranate Juice if possible.  Very refreshing adult beverage!
Pork Chops with Apples
Submitted by TRodriguez
My sister's recipe for Pork Chops.
Power Cherry Trail Mix Cookie
Submitted by RecipeDirect

Cookies that are good for you and taste great!

Prosciutto-Wrapped Figs With Blue Cheese
Submitted by liz

Prosciutto-Wrapped Figs With Blue Cheese RecipeEasy Summer Entertaining.

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: about 5 minutes

Pairs with Mirassou California Chardonnay

Red White And Blue Watermelon Sundaes
Submitted by RecipeDirect

Red White Blue Watermelon sundea

Star Fruit Salad
Submitted by liz

Each serving equals 1 cup of fruit or vegetables
Source: Produce for Better Health

Stephen Valentino’s Drunken Cranberry Sauce
Submitted by liz

Recipe Source: Steve Valentino of Serves You Right Radio and TV http://www.syrradio.com/

Julia Child said: “This is the most wonderful cranberry sauce I have ever tasted.”

Prep & Cook Time: Approximately 30 minutes



Strawberry Bread
Submitted by Eve22
Try a slice with sliced strawberrys and a dollop of whipped cream on top. Yum.
Strawberry Crepes Recipe
Submitted by sally50
Strawberry Crepes are a given when the U pick strawberry farms are opened.
Strawberry Mint Lemonade
Submitted by liz
Refreshing Strawberry Mint Lemonade Recipe.  There is nothing like a glass of homemade lemonade.
Strawberry-Banana Power Shake
Submitted by sally50

This is a great breakfast shake. It is quick and nutritious. Eliminate the jam, if desired and use an additional 1/2 cup strawberries

Super Fruit Cobbler
Submitted by RecipeDirect

Delicious Cherry Cobbler Recipe.

Triple Berry Smoothie
Submitted by lilly

You can also use a frozen berry mixture.

Tropical Salsa
Submitted by Playa Cofi
This can also be served as a side salad.
Wahoo with Mango Salsa
Submitted by RecipeDirect

For a taste of the Carribean try this recipe.

Walnut Key Lime Pie Smoothie
Submitted by RecipeDirect

Start your morning with a taste of the tropics. This filling breakfast smoothie, featuring heart-healthy walnuts, is chock-full of omega-3’s and fiber-rich avocado and will give you the fuel you need to kick-start your day.

Recipe Source: California Walnut Commission

Walnut-Strawberry Wheat Berry Salad
Submitted by RecipeDirect

Wheat berries have a great crunchy texture and are high in fiber. You will love this healthy recipe.

Watermelon Crab Cups
Submitted by RecipeDirect

The perfect brunch recipe.

Watermelon Mango Rum Punch
Submitted by RecipeDirect

Watermelon Mango Rum PunchBursting with fruity flavor, this refreshing punch combines watermelon, mango and cran-raspberry with rum and cherry brandy to create a deliciously smooth-sipping punch that will keep guests lingering at the punch bowl!

Watermelon Pomegranate Green Tea
Submitted by RecipeDirect

This drink has a deliciously refreshing and antioxidant-rich combination of watermelon, pomegranate and green tea.

Watermelon Salsa
Submitted by liz

PrepChef John's salsa recipe.  Serve with fish or chicken. Very refreshing summer salsa.

Watermelon, Black Bean and Corn Salsa
Submitted by liz

A yummy salsa that can also be a great side dish for a picnic.  Extend it even further by serving over shredded iceberg lettuce.


Wheat Berrry Apple Salad
Submitted by RecipeDirect

Healthy Wheatberry and Apple Recipe.  Wheatberries, Walnuts, Apples, raisins and more goodies.

Wine Spritzer
Submitted by RecipeDirect
Colorful holiday cocktail.  Garnish with a lime wedge or some fresh cranberries.
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