Archive for August, 2009

Summer Fruit Bowl Recipe 

8 whole ladyfingers 1 tbsp sherry or 1 tbsp orange juice 1 cup sliced fresh strawberries 1 cup fresh blueberries 1 cup seedless green grapes 13 1/2 ounce can pineapple chunks, well drained 1 cup sour cream 1 tsp pure vanilla extract Split ladyfingers and arrange in serving bowl. Sprinkle with sherry (or orange juice). […]

Pineapple Mousse 

12 marshmallows 1 tbsp cold water 1 3/4 cup whipping cream, chilled 1/3 cup pineapple juice, chilled 1/8 tsp salt 1 tsp pure vanilla extract 1 1/4 cup crushed pineapple Combine the marshmallows and water in the top of a double boiler and heat, stirring constantly, until marshmallows have melted. Let cool. Meanwhile, put the […]

Pineapple Strawberry Tarts 

1 1/2 cups diced strawberries 1/2 cup sugar 3 tbsp cornstarch 3/4 cup pineapple juice 1 cup diced pineapple 1/8 tsp salt 1 tsp butter 6 baked tart shells vanilla ice cream Mix strawberries and sugar. Make a smooth paste of cornstarch and a little of the pineapple juice. Add remaining pineapple juice, diced pineapple […]

Fruity Bobs Dessert 

1 medium banana 8 ounces pineapple chunks, drained 11 ounces mandarin orange sections, drained 8 ounces maraschino cherries, drained 8 ounces honey shredded coconut Peel banana and cut into 1/2″ slices. Alternate fruit on skewers, topping with a cherry. Brush with honey and plance on top rack of a grill. Cook at low to medium […]

Pineapple Banana Puree 

4 cups water 1 1/2 cups brown sugar 1 (2 inch) stick cinnamon 1 large pineapple 4 large bananas 1 tsp orange peel, grated 1 1/2 tbsp lime juice 2 (1 inch) sticks cinnamon Combine water sugar and large cinnamon stick in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Continue to boil for 20 minutes. When […]