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Miascia (italian cake made by stale bread and fruits)

Miascia (italian cake made by stale bread and fruits)

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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 60 Minutes

This is the recipe of a poor cake of the zone of Como, in Italy, made in order to recycle the dry bread and old fruits. So there is neither a version orotodossa and accurate, nor a dogmatic statement about the fruit contain: people used what the had at ho…

Fiesta Veggies Fruits & Pastas

Fiesta Veggies Fruits & Pastas

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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes

Balance is achieved in this meal. Citrus fruits, thinly sliced veggies and mixed pastas. It is fun to serve and your family will really enjoy it, too.

Fruit Kebobs

Fruit Kebobs

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Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes

These simple fruit kebobs are an easy snack that you can make with your kids. Kebobs are a fun way to get your kids to eat more fruits, and we all know they can be finicky about eating healthy, so these are the perfect cure. Let them choose their own fr…

“Sangria” a nice refreshing wine cooler

“Sangria” a nice refreshing wine cooler

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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes

So many different recipes for making “Sangria” especially down South close to the boarder. Sangria can be experimented with different combination of fruits and even wine. Many even use brandy, club soda, claret, and Bordeaux. I prefer the simply ve…

Agua de Pepino ~ Cucumber cooler

Agua de Pepino ~ Cucumber cooler

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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes

Agua de Pepino ( cucumber water) is a refreshing drink that is popular in Mexico. It is one of the large variety of the popular Aguas Frescas ( fresh or cool waters). Agua frescas are refreshing drinks made from fresh sweet and sour fruits or grains, (lik…

Apple Orange Carrot Muffins

Apple Orange Carrot Muffins

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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 25 Minutes

These muffins are full of flavor and the kids won't even know they're eating fruits and vegetables!

Cherry Pineapple Crisp

Cherry Pineapple Crisp

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Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 55 Minutes

My sister's recipe which she affectionately calls “Dump Cake”, tastes great and is super simple to make. Try it with different fruits or even different cake mixes. The possibilities are endless. Serve with ice cream or by itself. Careful, you may…

Dessert Nachos

Dessert Nachos

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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes

Nachos are definitely one my kids’ favorite things to eat, but when we made these dessert nachos they devoured them! Making dessert nachos is a really fun way for your kids to get involved in making desserts. These are super simple to make but also gr…

Fruit Pizza

Fruit Pizza

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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 14 Minutes

My Great Aunt Shannon makes this dessert that is chock full of fresh fruits. You can use any variety that you like, and you could even substitute chocolate cookie dough instead of sugar. This light, creamy dish would be the perfect ending to an outdoor…

Peanut Butter and Banana Sandwiches with Honey

Peanut Butter and Banana Sandwiches with Honey

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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes

Peanut butter is loved by kids all over the world. Some eat it with jelly, some with honey, some with sugar, or some just plain. This simple recipe is one that I am sure your kids will enjoy. It combines peanut butter, one of their favorite things, wit…

Strawberry Cheesecake

Strawberry Cheesecake

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Prep Time: 45 Minutes
Cook Time: 35 Minutes

I've baked a lot of cheesecakes over the years but this one always gets the best reviews. It's become a favorite in my family and my relatives always ask me to make it for every gathering. If you want to switch it up a little, you can replace the strawber…

Wasabi Cheesecake

Wasabi Cheesecake

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Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 60 Minutes

Wasabi cheesecake is probably the first you've ever heard of! Interestingly, this experiment of mine turned out better than I thought - like another fusion food! I added lemon initially but I felt that the wasabi did not seems to go well with it, so I lef…

Semolina halva (Suji ka halva, Sheera)

Semolina halva (Suji ka halva, Sheera)

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Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes

When it is made well, it is one of my favourite Indian sweets. It is very simple and easy to make, and if you have just a little bit of patience and follow a few instructions - success is guaranteed! Suji/rava means semolina, so you can find it under such…

Fresh fruit pie with crumble topping

Fresh fruit pie with crumble topping

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Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes

In the summer, when all of the best fruits are at the peak of their season, it is the ideal time to make a fresh fruit tart. This recipe is super versatile, because the best fruit to use is the ripest, sweetest fruit you have on hand. You can use peaches,…

Tailor Made Spaghetti

Tailor Made Spaghetti

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Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes

In 1958, at the age of 19, my zio Giuseppe Manto (Uncle Joe) parted with Sicily, I recall always hearing about zio Giuseppe, even though I had never met him. When he left I had not been conceived yet, but I heard my parents talk about him as if he had b…

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