Recipe Type: Appetizers

  • cooked brussels with oranges

    Hale Groves Brussels Sprouts with Oranges and Bacon

    Brussels Sprouts have always adorned well set tables at holidays like Christmas and Easter, but recently this delicious vegetable has become a favorite side dish for any occasion. Zesty oranges and smoky bacon add layers of flavor to this easy-to-make dish. The next time you need a veggie side dish to complement your grill night, try these Brussels Sprouts with Oranges and Bacon and get ready to serve seconds. Thin-skinned oranges work well here, so Tangerines, small Navels, and Honeybells are ideal choices. You will be slicing them thin and cooking them with the skin on, which is then eaten.…

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  • grilled peach kabobs

    Hale Groves Grilled Peach and Shrimp Kabobs

    Kabobs are a great way to simplify cooking while making something that lifts dinner up from the everyday routine. This sweet seafood dish takes the creativity to an even higher level by combining succulent shrimp with sweet peaches in a main dish that is sure to thrill. Whether you are cooking at home, or making a dish to take to a gathering, our Grilled Peach and Shrimp Kabobs are easy to make and will be a hit on any table. Ingredients ¾ Cup Peach Preserves 1 teaspoon Lime Zest 2 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil 2 Tablespoons Lime Juice 2 teaspoons fresh…

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  • Shrimp Tacos with Mango Salsa

    Shrimp Tacos with Mango Salsa Could your taco night use a summer makeover? This refreshing alternative is sure to be a hit! A sweet and fresh mango salsa adds tropical flair to this quick and easy dinner option, and perfectly complements the chili-seasoned shrimp, crunchy cabbage, and creamy cilantro lime sauce served in warm taco shells. Ingredients: For shrimp: 2 tsp. olive oil 1¼ lbs. shrimp, peeled and deveined w/tails removed Chili powder, to taste Sea salt, to taste   For mango salsa: 1 c. Hale Groves South Florida Mango, finely diced ½ c. red bell pepper finely diced ½…

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  • Cara Cara Orange Muffins Recipe

    A lot of commercially cultivated citrus varieties are said to have come into fruition due to some kind of natural mutation. Mutations are common among citrus cultivars due to the genetic make-up of different types of citrus being sexually compatible. One of the many fascinating and important citrus mutations occurred on a Washington Navel orange tree at Hacienda Cara Cara in Venezuela in 1976. The tree produced a fruit that looked like a regular Navel orange from the outside but once it was cut open, the interior showed a tantalizing pink hue. Cara Cara Navel Oranges have the same basic…

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  • Roasted Cara Cara Oranges

    Cara Cara oranges can easily be described as a fruit that has both style and substance. On the outside, they look similar to bright-orange, traditional navels. But inside they reveal a visually pleasing, seedless, reddish-pink flesh. Of course, the true test of any food is in the eating, and the Cara Cara?s sweet, tart taste is a joy to the palate. Cara Cara oranges are also a good source of vitamins A and C, dietary fiber, potassium, and lycopene, which gives the flesh its distinctive color. Cara Cara oranges are in season from December to April and fans of the…

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  • Bartlett Pear And Blue Cheese Salad Recipe

    The delicate but sweet flavor of Hale Groves Bartlett Pears lends itself to everything from snacks to desserts. This delicious recipe pairs the sweet smooth taste and texture of Hale Groves Bartlett Pears with the savory taste and creaminess of blue cheese. This is a perfect salad for times when you want to serve something sophisticated and unique. The tart dressing brings it all together in an unforgettable combination that is sure to please the palate. Bartlett Pear And Blue Cheese Salad Recipe Prep Time: 15 minutes Ready In: 15 minutes Salad Ingredients 1 bag mixed field greens (10 ounces)…

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  • Homemade Mango Chutney Recipe

    Mango chutney is a popular condiment in Indian cooking, pairing well with curry, but it is not used as much in cooking. Tropical mangoes from Hale Groves are handpicked at their peak and are bursting with lasting flavor. Available from August 1-29 this year, Hale selects only the most magnificent fresh mangoes and delivers them to your door straight from the farm. If you have leftover mangoes, prepare or double this Mango Chutney recipe to use as a spread on sandwiches or even served as an appetizer with bread and cheese. Versions of mango chutney can be smooth, chunky, tangy,…

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  • Citrus Marinated Shrimp Recipe

    INGREDIENTS 1 cup frozen Florida grapefruit juice concentrate, thawed 2 cloves garlic minced 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro or parsley 2 teaspoons ketchup ¼ table spoon red pepper flakes ½ teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon honey 2 Florida grapefruit peeled and sectioned 1 pound medium shrimp, shelled and deveined 2 teaspoons cornstarch 1 cup long-grain white rice 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 large red pepper slivered 2 stalks celery sliced diagonally ¼ inch thick PREPARATION In a medium bowl, combine grapefruit juice concentrate, garlic, cilantro or parsley, ketchup, honey, red pepper flakes, and salt. Add the shrimp and stir. Allow to marinade…

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  • Hot Crab Dip Recipe

    INGREDIENTS Pita  chips are great low-fat dippers for this scrumptious dip. To make the chips cut 4 pita rounds in half horizontally. Cut each half into 6 wedges. Place in a single layer on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake in a 350 degree oven 8 to 10 minutes or until crisp. Nonstick spray coating 1 cup chopped fresh mushrooms ¾ cup Florida orange juice 1 14-ounce can artichoke hearts, well-drained and chopped 2/3 cup fat-free mayonnaise dressing 1/3 cup sliced green onions 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese ¼ cup diced pimiento 1 6-ounce can lump crab meat, drained, flaked, and…

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  • Brunch Crepes with Grapefruit Maple Sauce Recipe

    INGREDIENTS Crepes: 1 cup milk ¾ cup water 3 egg yolks 1 ½ cups sifted flour 5 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted ¼ teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons chopped chives Vegetable oil for frying PREPARATION In container of electric blender or food processor combine all ingredients except chives and oil; blend 1 minute, or until smooth. Stir in chives. Refrigerate 2 hours or overnight. Lightly brush a 6 to 7 inch crepe pan or skillet with oil. Place over moderately-high heat until a drop of water bounces on the surface. Remove skillet from heat; pour 3 tablespoons batter into cent of…

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