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Creamy Fruit Freeze

July 10, 2009 by Firehouse Chef  
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  Creamy Fruit Freeze - This succulent, fresh, fruit recipe really packs a punch of fresh berry flavor. An absolute breeze to whip up, we suggest keeping some in the freezer all summer long, it is so versatile. A breakfast or snack for kids, a refreshing way to and a summer meal, or even put it back in the blender for an awesome fruit smoothie!

Prep Time: 10 mins
Main Ingredient: Fruit, Fruit Juice
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Creamy Fruit Freeze

1 tb Unflavored gelatin
2 tb Water, cold
1 tb Lemon juice
1 c Unsweetened frozen raspberries, pureed, OR your favorite berry)
1 t Lemon rind, or orange rind
2 tb Frozen apple juice concentrate
2 c Plain lowfat yogurt

**Vary the fruit juice and fruit puree combinations to develop your own creative desserts according to the seasons. It takes almost two cups of fruit to make one cup of puree. Bananas can be mashed with a fork; other fruits do better in a blender.

***If desired, use 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger, cinnamon or cardamom in place of lemon or orange rind. Honey may be used in place of the juice concentrate.

Directions to make Creamy Fruit Freeze

Step 1:Soften gelatin in cold water for 2-3 minutes. Combine gelatin, lemon juice, fruit puree, grated rind or seasoning, fruit juice concentrate and yogurt and mix thoroughly. Freeze until crystals begin to form around the edges.
Step 2:About 30 minutes before serving, remove from freezer to refrigerator to allow dessert to soften. Scoop into stemmed dessert dishes for a festive presentation.

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Tropical Fruit and Chicken Salad

June 28, 2009 by Firehouse Chef  
Filed under Barbeque, Buffet, Easy, Easy Fruit Recipes, Fruit, Main Course, Salad, Snack, Supper

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tropical_fruit_chicken_salad Tropical Fruit and Chicken Salad - This fresh, fruity salad, is the perfect weeknight meal! What little prep there is can easily be done the night before, so all you do when you get home is toss all that goodness together and serve! A delectable combination of fresh fruit, and chunky chicken, that is low fat, and, low cal. Enjoy!

Prep Time: 10 mins
Main Ingredient: Chicken, Fruit, Rice
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Tropical Fruit and Chicken Salad

3 oz/90 g cooked, long grain rice
1 oz/30 g pineapple in natural juice, drained, chopped
Half medium banana, sliced
15 oz/45 g black grapes, halved
2 ts Lemon juice.
1/4 oz/7 g sultanas
2 ts Desiccated coconut
1 tb Low fat natural yogurt
2 ts Low Cal mayonnaise
pnch Chili powder (optional)
2 oz/60 g cooked chicken, chopped
Salt and pepper.
Lemon slices and fresh Sprigs of parsley to garnish

Directions to make Tropical Fruit and Chicken Salad

Step 1:Mix together the rice, pineapple, banana, grapes and lemon juice.
Step 2:In a small bowl combine the sultanas, coconut yogurt, mayonnaise and chili powder. Add the chicken and rice mixture stirring well to coat. Season with salt and pepper.
Step 3:Serve garnished with lemon slices and parsley sprigs.

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Fresh Citrus Pie

June 12, 2009 by Firehouse Chef  
Filed under Baked, Dessert, Easy, Easy Fruit Recipes, Fruit, Snack

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  Fresh Citrus Pie - The fresh light taste of fruity lemon, baked into a light, flaky crust, and then topped with rich, thick meringue! Everyone knows lemon and meringue have always been a simple combo of two favorite flavors, so here they are, in this easy pie recipe just for you!

Prep Time: 10 mins
Servings: 6-8
Main Ingredient: Lemon, Meringue
Difficulty Level: 2

Ingredients to make Fresh Citrus Pie

4 ea Egg Whites
1/4 ts Cream of Tartar
1 c Sugar
1/2 c Sugar
3 tb Lemon Juice
1 ea Lemon,grated rind from
4 ea Egg yolks

Directions to make Fresh Citrus Pie

Step 1:MERINGUE: Beat egg whites until foamy. Add Cream of Tartar then beat until the whites stand in peaks. Add sugar a little at a time, beating well after. Beat for a minute or two after adding all the sugar. Butter & flour pyrex pie plate. Spread the meringue in the plate. Bake 1 hr & 10-15 minutes in a 275 degree oven, then raise temp to 300 degrees and bake for additional 20 minutes.
Step 2:FILLING: Beat egg yolks well. Add sugar, juice and rind. Cook in double boiler until thickened. Cool. Whip 3/4 cup of whipping cream and sweeten with 2 T powdered sugar. Cover meringue with half of cream then lemon filling and then the rest of the cream. Leave in refrigerator overnight.

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Lemon Cake with Cherries

June 9, 2009 by Firehouse Chef  
Filed under Baked, Dessert, Easy, Easy Fruit Recipes, Fruit

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  Lemon Cake with Cherries - The light taste of lemon cake, mixed with the richness of cherries, that is this easy cake! Cake is always popular, and we guarntee this one will be moist, with the subtleness of the vanilla pudding.

Prep Time: 25-30 mins
Main Ingredient: Cake, Fruit
Difficulty Level: 2

Ingredients to make Lemon Cake with Cherries

1 Lemon, pudding cake mix
1 c Confectioners sugar
8 oz Cream cheese, softened
9 oz Cool whip whipped topping
1 Pkg vanilla pudding mix; small amount milk
1 c Cherry pie filling

Directions to make Lemon Cake with Cherries

Step 1:Mix and bake cake according to package directions in 9 inch cake pans. Cool completely.
Step 2:Mix confectioners sugar, softened cream cheese and 3 tbsp. of Cool Whip whipped topping. Blend well. Spread 1/2 the mixture on bottom layer. Spread 1/2 can cherry pie filling over it.
Step 3:Place on top layer of cake. Secure with toothpicks, if necessary. Spread remaining cherry filling over all. But don’t add cherries yet.
Step 4:Blend the pudding mix with the remaining Cool Whip topping. Add a small amount of milk if it seems too stiff. Frost sides of cake and build a rim at the top of the cake to hold the remaining cherry pie filling.

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Fruit Streusel Pie

June 9, 2009 by Firehouse Chef  
Filed under Baked, Dessert, Easy, Easy Fruit Recipes, Fruit, Snack

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  Fruit Streusel Pie - This summer version of streusel is made with sweet fruit, and fresh fruit juices. Add the sensational cinnamon, and a few macadamia nuts and you have a very easy pie recipe and delicious treat.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 45 mins
Main Ingredient: Banana
Difficulty Level: 2

Ingredients to make Fruit Streusel Pie

Pastry for single crust pie
4 c Ripe bananas,sliced
1/2 c Unsweetened pineapple juice
2 tb Lemon juice
1 1/2 ts Finely shredded lemon peel
1/4 c Sugar
1/2 ts Ground cinnamon
1 t Cornstarch

STREUSEL
1/2 c Flour
1/2 c Brown sugar,packed
1/3 c Macadamia nuts,chopped
1 t Ground cinnamon
1/4 c Butter or margarine

Directions to make Fruit Streusel Pie

Step 1:Prepare and roll out pie crust. Place pastry in 9 inch pie plate. Line the unpricked pastry shell with a double thickness of foil. Bake in a 450 degree oven for 8 minutes. Remove foil. Bake 4-6 minutes more or until pastry is golden. Remove from oven. Reduce oven temperature to 375 degrees.
Step 2:Meanwhile, in medium mixing bowl gently toss together bananas, pineapple juice, and lemon juice. Drain, reserving juices. Gently toss bananas with lemon peel, sugar and cinnamon. Turn mixture into pastry shell. In a small saucepan, combine the reserved juices and cornstarch. Cook and stir over medium heat till thickened and bubbly. Pour over banana mixture in shell.
Step 3:For streusel, combine the flour, brown sugar, nuts and cinnamon. With a pastry blender or 2 forks, cut in the butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle banana mixture. Cover edge of pie with foil. Bake in a 375 degree oven for 40 minutes or until topping is golden and edges are bubbly.

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