Side Dishes
Recipe Type: Side Dishes
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Continue ReadingGreek yogurt bowls are a great way to have a quick breakfast or an afternoon snack that is filled with fresh ingredients and also provides a boost of protein. Greek yogurt is creamy and tangy, providing a refreshing and slightly sour base. The addition of Sumo Citrus provides a sweet touch, with a bright citrusy flavor that complements the yogurt. Cacao adds a rich and slightly bitter chocolate taste that balances out the sweet orange flavor. Finally, fresh mint delivers a fresh and herbaceous note, adding a cool and refreshing finish to this healthy treat. This Greek Yogurt bowl recipe…
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Hale Groves Grilled Pears with Cheese
Recipe Type: Side DishesContinue ReadingSurprise everyone with this easy yet amazing dessert that is a perfect finish for everything from a summer barbecue to a winter fireside dinner. Fresh, frim pears become even sweeter when grilled, and mascarpone cheese combined with ginger cookies adds the perfect combination of sweetness and spice. Grab what you need, fire up the grill, and make these yummy Grilled Peaches with Cheese the next time you need a fast but fancy dessert. Serve with ice cream for a winning touch. Ingredients 2 Ripe Pears, halved and cored 6 ounces Mascarpone Cheese 1/2 tsp Lemon Zest 1 Cup crushed Gingersnap Cookies,…
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Continue ReadingFabulous news – you don’t have to wait until summer to enjoy a delicious, sweet peach crisp! This recipe uses Hale Groves’ own Petite Florida Peaches, which are harvested in late winter. Even better, this healthy, all-natural recipe makes a great breakfast or elegant dessert. Treat yourself to a taste of summer early! Ingredients: 6 Hale Groves Petite Florida Peaches, sliced (about 4 c.) 1 Tbsp. cornstarch 1 Tbsp. lemon juice 1 c. old fashioned rolled oats ½ c. pecans or almonds, chopped ½ c. almond flour ⅓ c. maple syrup ¼ c. coconut oil, melted 1 tsp. vanilla ½…
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Continue ReadingThe warm, comforting flavors will win over the pickiest eaters in your family, guaranteed! An elegant side dish for any menu, this unique salad blends sweet pears with savory bacon and cheese with a tasty dressing that will elevate any meal. Whether you serve it for a weeknight dinner or a holiday gathering, it’s sure to impress! Tip: for less of a spicy kick, substitute Monterey Jack for the Pepper Jack cheese. Ingredients: For the salad: 2 Hale Groves Pears, thinly sliced 2 c. leaf lettuce, chopped 2 c. fresh kale, chopped 1 c. Pepper Jack cheese, shredded 4 bacon…
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Continue ReadingIf you have extra peaches to use up, here’s a perfect way of to do it: this simple, yet decadent dessert lets the star ingredient – Orchard Fresh Peaches from Hale Groves – shine! Fresh peaches baked until warm and tender with maple syrup, brown sugar and cinnamon…serve with ice cream, whipped cream, drizzled caramel or fresh out of the oven! Ingredients: 3 fresh, very ripe Hale Groves Orchard Fresh Peaches 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 3 Tbsp. pure maple syrup OR honey 1 Tbsp. brandy OR bourbon, optional 1 Tbsp. light brown sugar 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract 1…
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Continue ReadingShrimp 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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Continue ReadingThis easy appetizer is perfect for a summer cookout. As easy and fun as a summer day, each hors d’oeuvre holds sweet and savory flavor in every bite, with a dash of refreshment from the lemon juice. Ingredients: 6 Hale Groves Orchard Fresh or Sweet Georgia Peaches, sliced into thick wedges 8 oz. mozzarella ciglione balls 8 oz. prosciutto slices 12 oz. basil leaves 2 Tbsp. lemon juice 5 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil 1/16 tsp. salt 1/16 tsp. black pepper 4” bamboo skewers Directions: Half each peach wedge. Fold a basil leaf in half and thread it onto a…
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Hale Groves Honey-Orange Broccoli Slaw
Recipe Type: Side DishesContinue ReadingGot a last-minute picnic to attend? Take along this refreshing, nutty twist on coleslaw! The citrusy-honey hints will make it stand out from ordinary coleslaw dishes and make it a hit with everyone. Ingredients: 12-oz. package broccoli/coleslaw mix ? c. sliced almonds ? c. raisins 2-3 Tbsp. honey 2 Tbsp. olive oil 2 Tbsp. orange juice 4 tsp. Hale Groves Navel Orange zest, grated ¼ tsp. salt Directions: In a large bowl, combine broccoli/coleslaw mix, almonds and raisins. In a small bowl, whisk together remaining ingredients. Pour over salad; toss to coat.
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Honey Grapefruit with Banana
Recipe Type: Side DishesContinue ReadingFruit is generally delicious and nutritious with some varieties having better qualities than others. Grapefruits and bananas are two of the most loved of all fruit. They both have unique flavors that you cannot find in other foods and they are filled with vitamins and minerals that promote overall health. Bananas are perfect in that they are tasty, packed with nutrients to help the body, small enough to take with you, convenient because of their protective peel, and because they are always available and quite affordable. Let us talk about taste. Unripe bananas have a “grassy” bland taste that changes…
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Continue ReadingThe Christmas Holiday is all about festivities and fun family activities. It is also about getting together with friends and celebrating good times while reminiscing about happy days with people that matter in our lives. The bountiful harvests of nuts, fragrant nutmeg, and oranges are the key ingredients in many dishes used for celebrating Christmas. This tradition sprang from a belief in Europe that Saint Nicholas brought nuts, oranges, and small treats to children, which then gave birth to the game “scrambling for nuts” – a popular game during the Elizabethan period in England. Moreover, the three parts of the…