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Keyword: Fruit

MIXED MELON SALSA FRESCA

MIXED MELON SALSA FRESCA

Celebrate summer's peak with juicy melons! Explore health benefits, savor Mixed Melon Salsa Fresca—a versatile delight

CLASSIC STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE

CLASSIC STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE

Let perfectly ripe strawberries be the star of the show with a not-too-sweet shortcake and vanilla kissed whipped cream as supporting players. There’s nothing better than classic strawberry shortcake. Easy, goofproof, delicious!

WATERMELON AGUA FRESCA

WATERMELON AGUA FRESCA

Easy, delicious and inexpensive. Agua Fresca is a great drink to make for a crowd. Perfect any day of the year but especially great for Cinco de Mayo celebrations.

CUCUMBER LIME AGUA FRESCA

CUCUMBER LIME AGUA FRESCA

Is there a more refreshing beverage? I think not!

TEQUILA WATERMELON AGUA FRESCA

TEQUILA WATERMELON AGUA FRESCA

Here’s how to make a refreshing cocktail with Watermelon Agua Fresca.

ONE BITE APPLE PIES

ONE BITE APPLE PIES

The perfect fusion of crispy wonton wrappers, homemade apple filling, and luscious caramel sauce (recipe follows) in our One-Bite Apple Pies – a delightful, budget-friendly dessert that's sure to please.

APPLE ROSE TART

APPLE ROSE TART

Apple Rose Tart pairs a crunchy, toasted pecan crust with rich apple butter cheesecake covered in roses made from sliced apples. Get your camera ready!

MELON, CUCUMBER, FETA, AND MINT SALAD

MELON, CUCUMBER, FETA, AND MINT SALAD

Peak season melons and cool cucumber pair with salty, creamy feta cheese and mint to make one irresistible salad.

STRAWBERRY ROSE TART

STRAWBERRY ROSE TART

A sugar cookie crust filled with rich vanilla custard, topped with strawberry roses. And it tastes even better than it looks. This is actually three different handy dandy techniques that you’ll use over and over again.

HOMEMADE SUGAR-FREE LIMONCELLO

HOMEMADE SUGAR-FREE LIMONCELLO

Easy recipe for homemade Limoncello that tastes like  summer in a glass. Simple Italian method with intense lemon flavor that will make you feel like you’re on the Amalfi Coast of Italy.

BACIO DEL LIMONE

BACIO DEL LIMONE

Italian for "lemon kiss," this fluted drink with an elegant, festive presentation.

SPARKLING LEMON SANGRIA AND LEMON RASPBERRY ICE POPS

SPARKLING LEMON SANGRIA AND LEMON RASPBERRY ICE POPS

Sizzle and Pop! For spectacular summer entertaining on a budget – Lemon Sangria paired with Lemon Raspberry Ice Pops. So refreshing on a hot day!