Appetizers, Soups & Salads

What? Fruit soup? I’d never heard of it until I tried some and boy had I been missing out. Fruit soup is the bomb, really. My Dad’s sister Cathy got this recipe from Grandma as when she makes it...

Garnishing a fruit tray increases its visual appeal. Though fruit comes in many colors, it's often cubed or balled into similar sized pieces for serving, causing the fruit tray to appear flat and...

When we hear fruit salad we think refreshing and healthy. The african fruit salad gives it a whole new meaning. It's a refreshing combination of refreshing green salad and refreshing fruit salad...

Selecting fresh fruits and vegetables is critical. It is important you look for the right signs of freshness.

Also known as "Chinese apples," pomegranates are a delicious and fun seasonal fruit jam-packed with antioxidants and nutrients such as vitamins B5, C, E, and fiber. Pomegranates are...

Are you searching for a unique appetizer for an upcoming dinner party? Desiring your dessert to stand out among the rest? The answer is simple: an edible fruit arrangement. This recipe can be an...

Watercress and mixed fruit salad with Gorgonzola dressing is a simple, easy-to-prepare dish that is part fruit salad, part savory salad. Combining creamy, tangy Gorgonzola cheese with earthy...

Want to find a delicious way to get your daily fruits and make sure you have all your vitamins? This is how i make my favorite fruit salad!

Avocados, with their mildly nutty flavor and buttery consistency, are not only delicious but are packed with nutrients. They contain protein, and are rich in magnesium, phosphorus and vitamins B...

The easiest home made tray for parties is the fruit tray! There are special touches you can use to dress up this fruit tray. Make it more interesting and your guests will love you for it!

Kiwi fruit are soft, juicy, green fruit wrapped in a fuzzy borwn skin. They are sweet, healthy, quick and easy to eat, especially if you serve them like this! Eat straight from the fruit, with a...

The Green Star Juicer has many uses, along with juicing whole foods it can also be used to make healthy ice cream. The twin gears in the Green Star Juicer make it not only possible but also...

For a fun, quick snack enjoyable for children and adults, fruit kabobs are the life of any family meal. Fruit kabobs can be served chilled or grilled. The idea of having all of your favorite...

Honeydew melon is a delicious fruit rich in vitamins, including Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, folate and potassium. Ripe honeydew is the perfect addition to any fruit salad and is an antioxident known to...

In our yard we have raspberry, blueberry, cranberry and choke cherry bushes, as well as strawberry plants and mulberry trees. Making jams is one of the best ways to process the berries. Berry jam...

When you decide to have a brunch, you invite your special friends. There are several dishes and food plates you can create for a colorful and festive experience. Brunch foods are breakfast and...

Ever looked in the fridge/freezer and wanted soemthing better tasting than the same old stuff? Well! Grab your blender and follow along because you're about to make delicious milkshakes everyone...

According to AbsoluteAstronony.com, chocolate fountains were first made popular by a Canadian company called Design & Realisation. Originally only intended for commercial markets, chocolate...

When you need to bring a dish to a gathering, you cannot go wrong with a fruit tray. It is one food that everyone can enjoy. Kids like the little bite-size pieces. Dieters can partake without...

Introduce your dinner party guests to the rich savory sensations of gourmet cheeses. Prepare a flavorful, balanced, visually attractive platter of refined cheeses, ripe fruit, pungent relish and...

Avocados are delicious and nutritious. Their smooth, creamy texture makes them perfect for guacamole, salads, appetizers, side dishes, main menus, sandwich fillings and toppings for toast. If...

The leaves of the plant are poisonous, but the fruit is tasty. Its scientific name is Solanum melongena, but it's most widely known as eggplant or aubergine. Eggplant is used like a vegetable but...

Fruit salad can be as simple as preparing three or more different fruits and tossing them in a bowl. Old-fashioned fruit salads usually have five or more different fruits combined, along with...

A number one appetizer that won a first prize medal. This is an appetizer that everyone will enjoy and even easy for kids to make themselves. This is something great for kids and can be used for...

At one time, fresh fruit could only be ensured year round by canning jam and preserves in a sterilized water bath. Those days are over. Homemade jam can be made easily without the use of heat or...

Life is hectic. We're all on the run trying to fit as much into our day as possible. We don't always eat right although we have good intentions. We need to have a game plan and be prepared so...

Tomatoes and other vegetables grow only a few months of the year in most parts of the United States. But you can have fresh fare all year round with strategic preservative methods. Buy some...

Get more fruit into a healthy diet with creative, tasty snacks. USDA guidelines include a variety of fruit as an essential part of the food pyramid suggestions for a nutritious diet, as outlined...

A very easy and delicious dip recipe to make. Make for a party or just for fun for your family. My children love this dip and I find it is a great way to sneak fruit into their diet. Serve with...

Putting together a delicious fruit tray for guests is easy and allows you a lot of creativity. You can pick budget-friendly items or opt for an exotic array of treats. Either way, an appealing...

I have no Italian heritage in my background, but this fruit salad is delicious! This dish is the perfect make-ahead for those days when you are planning to have guests for dinner but have a...

Try giving the gift of a fruit basket the next time you have gift giving to do. Fruit baskets are easy to make or buy, they are affordable, and most people like some kind of fruit. Best of all,...

A fresh fruit platter is a common centerpiece for parties. Fresh fruit is easy to find and prepare and provides a splash of color to the food table. While creating a fruit tray is relatively...

Fruit Salads are a healthy, nutritious way to get vitamins, minerals and fiber. Fruit salads are also delicious, and the variety of fruit means never having to be bored by repetition. Types of...

Yogurt is created by fermenting the bacteria found in milk. During the fermentation process, the lactose creates lactic acid, which interacts with the protein to give yogurt its pudding-like...

Although fruit is a natural and healthy dessert, it can take on a new level of decadence when served alongside a rich and creamy dip. Whipping up a batch of fruit dip is not only quick, it can...

Chewable breath mints and breath-freshening candy are plentiful in the supermarket checkout lane. The abundance of those confections are due largely to the original "freshmaker," Mentos, that...

Eating fruit is a healthy way to fill your stomach and give your body the nutrients that it needs. Sometimes, however, eating plain fruit can get monotonous. Try spicing up your fruit with a...

If you are looking for a light, refreshing dessert that will just absolutely melt in your mouth, this Cream Cheese and Fruit Jello Salad is the way to go. This recipe is a wonderful way to satisfy...

One of my favorite fruit salads is what I like to refer to as a juicy fresh fruit salad since all the ingredients except for the bananas are very juicy fruits. Once they sit together the juices...

Using the same care as you do with vegetables, shopping for fruit can be just as enjoyable. Choose wisely, choose quality and always shop for fruit when it is in season. Fruit which is shipped...

This delicious fruit dip is creamy and not too sweet. Festive enough for a party yet simple enough to make for everyday snacking.

Avocados are a fruit rich in potassium, fiber, folate, and vitamin k. When you get a ripe avocado, you can eat them by themselves, or incorporate in several types of meat and vegetarian dishes....

Fruit is delicious, everybody loves it and its a good healthy snack as well. Why not go the extra mile and make a beautiful, colorful, tangy and delicious fruit salad. It's so easy to make and it...

When hosting a party, many people turn to heat-and-serve packaged appetizers full of saturated fat, sodium, sugar and excess calories. But there's no reason to serve these to guests to save...

Have you always wanted to have a get Frozen fruit treat but were never sure how to make it work? Have you been wondering what the Frozen Fruit Salad is that I have been talking about? Well this is...

This is a fun summer (or anytime) treat that everyone will enjoy! Its easy to make and fun to eat! Great for parties or picnics or just to enjoy at home as a family! You can be happy knowing your...

How to add a little variety to the everyday boring peanut butter and jelly sandwich.

This is the best fruit salad I've ever had. It is perfect for parties people love it, and due to the pineapple juice it looks great even after sitting in the fridge for a day (nothing turns...

Fruit trays do not have to be elaborate productions with sculptures of tropical fruit surrounded by cascading berry waterfalls. While that would be lovely and dramatic, you may just want to set...