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Fruit Recipes and Cooking Instruction
Apple
Learn about the history of apples, health benefits, and what types are best for specific cooking methods. The versatile apple can be used in all types of dishes. Recipes galore.Apricot
Is it prounouced APP-ricot or APE-ricot? No matter how you pronounce the name of this luscious fruit of the gods, apricots are a delightful addition to a wide variety of savory and sweet dishes.Avocado
Also known as the "alligator pear," the avocado is in season in winter, so check out avocado history, health benefits and tips, plus tons of recipes!Banana
Bananas are such a common fruit, we scarcely give them a second thought. However bananas have a very interesting genesis and background, are good for the body, and can even waylay a hangover. Bananas are not just for banana bread as you'll see from the recipe collection.Blueberries
Delve into the blue velvet summer jewels we know as blueberries with some great recipes good year-round.Cherries
Dessert recipes abound for both sweet and sour cherries, but cherries can also give a touch of class to savory dishes and vegetables.Coconut
Fresh or packaged coconut, get the inside scoop on history, lore, selection, and storage, along with many recipes, both sweet and savory.Cranberries
More than just sauce for Thanksgiving. Learn all about them, plus nearly a hundred recipes.Figs
Its sweet, delicious flesh, long used as a sweetener before the advent of refined sugars, enhances both savory dishes and desserts. Not to worry if you don't have access to fresh figs. Dried figs are readily available.Kiwifruit
Kiwifruit may look unpalatable at first glance, but under that hairy brown exterior lies sheer heaven.Limes
Find out the difference between Key limes and Persian limes. Learn the origin of Key Lime Pie and how to make your own as well as many other lime recipes.Litchi / Lychee
The litchi, also known as lychee, is a fruit that looks like a strawberry with alligator skin. Its delicious sweet flavor is likened to a fusion of strawberries, watermelon, and grapes. Find out how to peel lychees with step-by-step photos and try some litchi recipes.Mandarin Oranges
Mandarin oranges are little segments of bright citrus flavor suitable for salads, vegetables, main dishes and, of course, desserts. Although mostly used in canned form, you may have eaten a fresh mandarin orange and not even realized it. Find out about the tangerine connection and try one of the many recipes.Mango
Exotic, practical and healthy? The mango is all this and more. Learn about the mango and give an exotic flair to your recipes.Marmalades
Marmalades usually begin with a citrus base, but many fruits can be added to pique the palate. Learn how to make homemade marmalade and how to use it in recipes. Perfect for kitchen gifts.Nuts
Articles on nuts include all you need to know about almonds, chesnuts, pecans, pistachios, peanut butter, walnuts, and more.Olives and Olive Oils
Get up to date on the intriguing origins of this ancient fruit, plus recipes for brining your own at home.Papaya
Both ripe and unripe papayas make for great dishes and do double-duty as a tenderizer in some recipes. Bring an exotic touch to both savory dishes and desserts with papayas.Peaches
Legend has it the peach grants health, virility and immortality to those who partake of it. A bit of an exaggeration perhaps, but there's no doubt about this luscious fruit's taste appeal. Try combining peaches with meats for a new taste sensation.Pineapple
It's not a pine nor an apple, and it's not native to Hawaii. The tantalizing sweet pineapple has wonderful tenderizing enzymes and goes especially well with pork, poultry, seafood, sweet-and-sour dishes, and of course, desserts.Plum
Enjoy plums in both sweet and savory dishes, plus history, selection & storage info.Pomegranate
Once you get past the multitude of seeds, pomegranate juice is tangy, sweet, rich and flavorful. This juice becomes the base for sauces and flavorings for drinks, savory dishes, and sweets.Raisins
We're all familiar with cakes, cookies and sweet breads bursting with juicy raisins or eating them just as a snack, but raisins are also good in savory foods. What's the difference between a currant and a sultana and how do raisins act as a preservative? Find out the answers and how to cook with raisins.Strawberries
Strawberries are available pretty much year-round. Don't miss these recipes for not only some great desserts, but also some main dishes.Watermelon
Watermelons are a picnic favorite. You'd be surprised at what you can make with watermelon, including cake. Carve out a basket for fruit salad, or try one of the many recipes.
