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Mango and Rose Dessert

4 large firm but ripe mangoesJuice of 2 limes2 tablespoons honey1 teaspoon rose water1 tablespoon edible rose petals, either fresh or dried (optional) To prepare mangoes, slice a thin piece off the top and bottom of each fruit. Using a sharp paring knife, cut away long thin strips of the skin, continuing until all the [...]

Oranges and Vanilla

5 navel oranges2 teaspoons vanilla extract2 tablespoons granulated sugar With a sharp knife, pare all peel and white pith from oranges. Cut oranges in half from navel to stem end. Pull away any white pith in center. Cut halves crosswise in thin slices. Put oranges in serving bowl. Add sugar and vanilla extract and toss [...]

Dippity Do Strawberries

2 cups fresh strawberries 1/3 cup plain nonfat yogurt 1/3 cup loosely packed brown sugar Rinse and dry strawberries but do not hull. Place strawberries in serving bowl. Place yogurt and brown sugar in 2 separate bowls. To eat, dip strawberries into yogurt and then into brown sugar. Yield: 4 servings.

Strawberries With Anise

1 pound fresh strawberries1/4 cup anise-flavored liqueur2 tablespoons granulated sugar Sprinkle the hulled berries with liqueur and sugar and leave for about 30 minutes. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Orange Baskets

6 large navel oranges2 slices canned pineapple2 ripe bananas1/2 cup granulated sugar1/2 cup strawberries, sliced1 cup whipping cream1 tablespoon confectioners

Brandied Pineapple

Simmer 4 pineapple slices in a mixture of 1/4 cup vinegar, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 2 tablespoons brandy and 1 cinnamon stick for 10 minutes. Chill. Cut into chunks, if desired, and serve as a fruit accompaniment with ham, pork or chicken.

Breaded Pineapple

1 (15 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained1/2 cup granulated sugar2 tablespoons flour3 eggs, beaten4 slices bread, cut into cubes1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray an 8-inch square pan with Pam

Scalloped Pineapple

4 cups fresh bread crumbs1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained3 eggs, beaten2 cups granulated sugar1 cup butter, melted Toss together bread crumbs and pineapple chunks and place in a greased 2-quart baking dish. Combine remaining ingredients and pour over pineapple. Bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes. Casserole can be made up and [...]

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 for at least 2 hours, or overnight. Place pineapple slices on a grill over moderate heat and grill for about 2 minutes on each side, until [...]

Honey-Curry Glazed Pineapple

1 pineapple, peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks1/4 cup honey1 tablespoon curry powder1 tablespoon vanilla extract1/4 cup light brown sugar1/4 cup Grand Marnier Preheat oven to 500 degrees F. Lightly grease a baking sheet. Combine pineapple chunks, honey, curry powder and vanilla extract in a bowl; toss well. Arrange on prepared baking sheet. Bake for [...]

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