• 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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              • Grilled Honey-Soy Chicken Sandwiches Recipe

                  INGREDIENTS 1/3 cup frozen Florida orange juice concentrate, thawed 2 tablespoons light soy sauce 2 tablespoons honey 1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning 1 teaspoon ground ginger ¼ teaspoon garlic powder 4 skinless, boneless medium chicken breast halves (12 ounces total) 4 whole wheat hamburger buns 2 or 3 plum tomatoes, thinly sliced Lettuce leaves PREPARATION • For marinade, in a shallow nonmetallic dish combine thawed orange juice concentrate, soy sauce, honey, lemon-pepper seasoning, and ginger and garlic powder. Set aside. • Rinse chicken; pat dry. Place each breast half between 2 pieces of plastic wrap. Working from center to the edges, pound chicken…

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                • Spirited Grapefruit Parfaits Recipe

                    INGREDIENTS 2/3 cup heavy cream 1/3 cup liqueur (hazelnut, almond, anise, or orange flavored) 1 tablespoon butter or margarine 1/3 cup chopped hazelnuts or sliced almonds 2 red Florida grapefruit, peeled and sectioned PREPARATION In small mixing bowl combine heavy cream and 1 tablespoon liqueur.  Chill 30 minutes.  In small bowl combine remaining liqueur and grapefruit sections; let stand 30 minutes.  Meanwhile, melt butter in small skillet over medium heat; add nuts and stir until lightly toasted.  Turn out onto paper toweling to cool.  Whip cream until stiff peaks form.  In 4 parfait, dessert dishes or large wine glasses, arrange…

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                  • Orlando Punch Recipe

                      INGREDIENTS 4 cups Florida grapefruit juice, chilled 4 cups ginger ale, chilled 1 cup Florida orange juice, chilled ¼ cup bitter liqueur (Campari) 2 cups club soda Chilled ice PREPARATION In large pitcher combine grapefruit juice, ginger ale, orange juice and liqueur; stir to blend.  To serve, add club soda; pour over ice. YIELD: 10 to 12 servings.

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                    • Chicken in A Flash Recipe

                        INGREDIENTS   1 broiler-fryer chicken, about 3 pounds, quartered 1 cup Florida grapefruit juice 1 clove garlic, minced 2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander (cilantro) 2 teaspoons honey ½ teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 tablespoons cornstarch 2 Florida grapefruit, peeled and sectioned ¼ cup chopped green onion   PREPARATION   In a large, shallow, microwave-safe dish (13×9-inch), arrange chicken quarters with meatiest portions toward outside of the dish. Cover with plastic wrap. Cook on HIGH 8 minutes; rotate dish ½ turn. Cook 8 minutes longer. Remove from oven; let stand while preparing sauce. In 2-cup glass measure, combine grapefruit juice, garlic, coriander, honey, salt…

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