Category Archives: Appetizers
The following recipe requires a little bit of practice (or skill), but is well worth the effort. If you are used to making sushi, this will not be difficult. For first time sushi makers, practice with the rice alone before incorporating the fruit. Ingredients: 1 cup cooked Jasmine rice Assortment of diced fresh fruit (bananas, [...]
(0) Comments | Post a CommentWhat a busy time of the year! Here in the northern part of Michigan the harvest season is in full swing. Rhubarb and asparagus are over and we are nearing the end of the strawberry season. Local orchards are a flurry of activity harvesting cherries. This is my favorite time of the summer with the [...]
(0) Comments | Post a CommentThis spicy mixture wows traditional salsa lovers. Ingredients: 1/2 cup Brownwood Acres Montmorency Dried Tart Cherries 1/2 cup cherry preserves 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar 1/2 cup chopped red onion 1/2 cup chopped yellow bell pepper 1/4 cup chopped jalapeno peppers (approximately 2 medium) 1 to 2 Tbsp [...]
(0) Comments | Post a CommentA super simple side dish to any entrée. Purchase packaged grated carrots to cut prep time. 1 /4 cup Brownwood Acres Dried Tart Cherries 2 Tbsp white wine vinegar 1 Tbsp olive oil 2 tsp lemon juice 1 tsp honey 1 small package grated carrots or 4 large carrots, grated 1 /4 cup chopped walnuts [...]
(0) Comments | Post a CommentPart three of a healthy Thanksgiving is appetizers or keeping people munching on something other than unhealthy snacks. The following recipe can also be used at your next holiday party. Ingredients: 4 oz goat cheese, room temperature or 4 oz low-fat cream cheese 6 large stalks celery, cleaned and trimmed 1/4 cup FruitFast Dried Wild [...]
(0) Comments | Post a CommentJust in time for Halloween, an easy-to-prepare healthy alternative snack to chips and candy at your holiday parties Ingredients: 4 cups bite-size corn or rice square cereal (such as Corn or Rice Chex) 2 cups bite-size wheat square cereal (such as Wheat Chex) 2 cups broken whole grain Melba toast 2 cups small fat-free pretzel [...]
(0) Comments | Post a CommentFor a tasty and tantalizing topping for your next bagel or sandwich spread, try this cherry variation. Ingredients: 8 ounces soft goat cheese or chèvre 4 oz Neufchâtel cream cheese, softened 3 tablespoons local honey 1 Tbsp CherryFlex Liquid tart cherry supplement 1/2 cup dried tart cherries, finely chopped 1/3 cup finely chopped toasted walnuts, [...]
(0) Comments | Post a CommentIngredients: 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon apple pie spice blend 1 package 100-calorie microwave popcorn 2/3 cup dried cherries from Michigan Butter-flavored non-stick cooking spray Directions: Stir together sugar and apple pie spice in small bowl; set aside. Pop popcorn according to the package directions. Carefully open the package and pour into medium bowl. [...]
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