• The Ultimate Grapefruit Compote Recipe

      INGREDIENTS 1 ½ cups Florida grapefruit juice 1 ½ cups bottled white grape juice 2 teaspoons finely chopped preserved ginger in syrup 1 tablespoon syrup from preserved ginger 3 Florida grapefruit, peeled and sectioned 1 cup red seedless grapes 1 cup green seedless grapes PREPARATION In compote or glass dessert bowl, combine all ingredients.  Cover.  Chill until ready to serve.  YIELD: 6 servings.

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    • Fish Soup Sarasota Recipe

        INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 cup sliced celery 1 large onion, sliced (1 cup) 2 cloves garlic, sliced 2 pounds fish bones or heads 1 quart water 10 peppercorns 1 teaspoon dried leaf thyme, crumbled 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds 1 1/2 pounds halibut, cod or haddock, cut in 1-inch chunks 1 1/2 cups Hale Grapefruit Juice 1 cup bottled clam juice PREPARATION Assorted Garnishes: Grated Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, cooked pasta, garlic croutons, cooked shellfish, chopped tomatoes, sliced black olives In large pot or heavy kettle, heat oil; saute´ celery, onion and garlic until tender. Add…

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      • Whole Wheat French Toast with Florida Orange Slices Recipe

          INGREDIENTS 1 large egg 2 large egg whites 1 tablespoon low-fat mild 2 teaspoon grated orange zest ½ teaspoon vanilla extract 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 4 slices whole wheat toast Florida orange slices (recipe follows) PREPARATION • In a shallow bowl, beat egg, egg whites, milk orange zest, vanilla extract and cinnamon until blended. • In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat, Dip bread in egg mixture and add to skillet. Cool, turning once, until browned on both sides (3 to 4 minutes per side). Serve hot with Florida orange slices. Florida Orange Slices 2…

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        • Everglades Punch Recipe

            INGREDIENTS 2 cups water 1 cup sugar 1 cup packed, fresh mint leaves 1 quart Hale Grapefruit juice 1 cup seltzer or club soda Molded ice ring or ice cubes Hale grapefruit slices, halved fresh mint PREPARATION In small saucepan, combine water and sugar, boil 5 minutes. Add mint leaves and boil 5 to 10 minutes longer, or until mixture becomes light green and has reduced to 1 1/2 cups liquid. Remove from heat. Cool to room temperature. Strain syrup. Refrigerate. To make punch: In large punch bowl, combine grapefruit juice, 1 1/2 cups syrup and seltzer; add ice ring…

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          • Winter Haven Salad Recipe

              INGREDIENTS 2 Hale pink grapefruit, peeled and sectioned (2 cups sections) 2 small red onions, thinly sliced and separated into rings 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed, cooked, drained 1 can (1 pound) artichoke hearts, drained, cut in halves PREPARATION Arrange grapefruit sections, onions, green beans and artichoke hearts on lettuce-lined serving plates.  In small bowl or jar, combine oil, vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper; mix well. Serve dressing with salad. YIELD: 4 to 6 servings.

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            • Orange Dessert Pie Recipe

                INGREDIENTS 1 9-inch tart shell, baked 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1/3 cup sugar 1 1/2 cups milk 2 large eggs 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 8 Hale oranges PREPARATION Prepare tart shell.* In a medium saucepan, mix flour and sugar. Beat together milk and eggs in a small mixing bowl. Gradually stir milk mixture into flour and sugar in saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until custard thickens. Remove from heat; add almond extract. Place piece of plastic wrap directly on surface of filling. Cool. Spoon custard into prepared tart shell. Chill before serving. Arrange orange sections over custard. YIELD:…

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              • Five Fruit Soup Recipe

                  INGREDIENTS 2 cups Florida grapefruit juice 1 cup Florida orange juice 1 cup buttermilk 1 ripe banana cut in chunks 1 cup sliced, fresh strawberries 1 cup sliced cantaloupe pieces 2 teaspoons sugar ½ teaspoon ground cardamom Strawberries and fresh mint for garnish PREPARATION Combine all ingredients, in several batches, in a container of electric blender or food processor; cover; blend until smooth.  Chill at least 1 hour.  Garnish with strawberry slices and fresh mint, if desired. YIELD:  4 servings (about 6 cups).

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                • Grapefruit Bread Pudding Recipe

                    INGREDIENTS 15 thin slices French or Italian bread 2 ½ tablespoons butter or margarine, softened 1/3 cup raisins 2 cups milk 1 cup Hale grapefruit juice 4 eggs, slightly beaten 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons firmly packed light brown sugar, divided ½ teaspoon grated grapefruit peel ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 Florida grapefruit, sectioned PREPARATION Preheat oven to 350F.  Spread one side of each bread slice with butter.  In a 1 1/2 -quart shallow baking dish, arrange bread, buttered-side down and sprinkle with raisins.  In a medium bowl, beat together milk, grapefruit juice, eggs, 1/3 cup brown sugar, grapefruit peel and…

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                  • Zesty Citrus Vinaigrette Recipe

                      INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoon powdered fruit pectin 1 teaspoon sugar 2 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or 2 teaspoon dried oregano Dash ground red pepper (cayenne) ½ cup water 1 tablespoon frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar or cider vinegar 1 garlic clove, minced PREPARATION This dressing lends zesty flavor with no fat.  Serve it on a salad of spinach leaves, mandarin orange segments, sliced celery and croutons. Combine all ingredients in a small jar with tight – fitting lid; shake to blend well. Yield:  2/3 cup, 1 tablespoon per serving (8 calories, 0 g fat, 0 g…

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                    • Red Snapper a la Orange Recipe

                        INGREDIENTS 2 pounds Red Snapper Fillets – fresh or frozen 3 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil 1 teaspoon lime or lemon juice Dash pepper 1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoon Hale orange juice 2 teaspoon grated Hale orange peel Dash nutmeg PREPARATION If the fish is frozen, thaw it.  Cut in serving size portions.  Arrange in single layer, skin side down, in shallow well greased baking dish 12” x 8” x 2”.  Combine the ingredients plus ½ cup of orange sections and pour over fish.  Bake in moderate oven 350 degrees for 25 minutes or until the fish easily flakes…

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