Side Dishes
Recipe Type: Side Dishes
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Continue 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 Pears with Cheese the next time you need a fast but fancy dessert. Serve with ice cream for a winning touch. Ingredients 2 Hale Groves Ripe Pears, halved and cored 6 ounces Mascarpone Cheese 1/2 tsp Lemon Zest 1 Cup crushed…
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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 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…
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Creamy Apple Slaw Recipe
Recipe Type: Side DishesContinue ReadingTired of your old coleslaw and want to try something new? Why not take it up a notch and breathe new life to this classic side dish by adding fresh, crunchy, diced apples to bring about tanginess, sweetness, juiciness and more flavor to your slaw? Creamy Apple Slaw is a well-balanced side dish that can be paired with any fried, grilled or roasted meat to make your meal more appetizing. What makes this slaw even more awesome is that aside from being tasty, it is amazingly healthful. Apples are rich in antioxidants, dietary fiber, and flavonoids that help fight off…
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Southern Pickled Peaches Recipe
Recipe Type: Side DishesContinue ReadingSummer has always been considered the fruit season, as most fruits are available during this time of the year. One popular summer fruit is the sweet, luscious peach. Hailed as the Southern Gentleman, the Peach is Georgia’s crown jewel and it has played a big part in Georgia’s economy. This fruit will surely be remembered in history even for decades to come. Consuming Peaches Peaches are versatile. Aside from being a healthy, juicy snack fruit, they can be baked into pastries, tarts, pies and cobblers. You can also toss peaches in salads, use it as fruit topping, turn it into…