INGREDIENTS 1 can (20 ounce) pineapple chunks (in juice), undrained ½ teaspoon orange peel, grated ½ cup orange juice 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 1 teaspoon ground ginger PREPARATION Combine pineapple, ½ cup orange juice and 1 teaspoon orange peel with remaining ingredients in a saucepan. Cook, stirring…
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With the gorgeous weather the sunshine state of Florida possess all year round, it is no wonder they are notorious for growing some of the most delicious citrus fruits in the world. Chefs, markets, restaurants and hotels all flock to Florida to purchase their famous navel oranges straight from the…
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Most people have created fruit salads at one time or another either for their families or parties. However, not all of those people have taken the time to actually think about the fruits they are using in those salads. For the most part people tend to stay with those ingredients…
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INGREDIENTS 6 Hale oranges Zest from Hale oranges 1 cup Grand Marnier 2 cups water 1 cup sugar PREPARATION Peel the zest from two oranges with a vegetable peeler and then cut into very thin julienne strips. Reserve for Orange Zest Grenadine**. Remove pith from oranges and discard. Completely peel…
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The citrus industry in the United States generates revenues in excess of thirty billion dollars a year. While several states produce sizable citrus crops, Florida is by far the biggest. The Sunshine State is home to a massive nine billion dollar industry that employs 90,000 workers. In this article we…
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Continue ReadingINGREDIENTS *Tart Shell 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour (unsifted) 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup butter or margarine (room temperature) 2 each egg yolks **Custard 1/3 cup sugar 3 tablespoons cornstarch 1 cup light cream or half-and-half 4 each egg yolks, beaten 1/3 Hale orange juice 1 teaspoon orange peel(grated) Prepare…
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When you are planning your next party, you might think about using Florida navel oranges in your drinks and fruit baskets. One of the most advantageous reasons to use Florida navel oranges is their seedless nature. If you are making fresh orange juice you don’t have to become concerned about…
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INGREDIENTS 1 envelope unflavored gelatin 1 tablespoon sugar 1 ¼ cups orange juice 2 8-ounce package ladyfingers split PREPARATION In a small saucepan combine gelatin and sugar. Stir in orange juice. Stir over low heat until gelatin dissolves. Transfer to a medium mixing bowl. Chill about 45 minutes or until…
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PREPARATION Toss 1 cup hulled and sliced strawberries, in a bowl, with 2 teaspoons sugar and let stand for half an hour. Rub the skin of an orange with 3 large sugar cubes until the cubes are orange colored, then dissolve the cubes in 1/3 cup orange juice, crushing them…
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Navel oranges are not only good to eat, but also the peel makes a colorful and attractive garnish as well. Most people tend to use parsley sprigs to garnish meat and other dishes, but you can use navel orange peeling as well. In order to add some additional color to…