Fruits

This article shares several different ways to enjoy bananas.

This is a different kind of spiced nut. It is encased in fluffy egg whites, and it's delicious!

Whip up your own batch of homemade applesauce, just like your grandparents used to make!

This article contains recipes and ideas for frozen grapes. If you have an abundance of grapes, freeze them and try these delicious recipes throughout the year!

Watermelon is a popular summertime treat. Let's explore its origins, learn how to grow your own, and find some imaginative recipes along the way.

This dish is fruity and creamy with a hint of spice. It makes a lovely treat after dinner or before retiring for bed.

Grapefruit is an eye-opening, traditional start of the day for many, but it's not just for breakfast. Learn its history, a bit of folklore, and imaginative recipes.

Raspberries—beautiful red gems with an interesting background. Learn their story, and try some imaginative recipes.

Learn some interesting things about watermelons.

It's no doubt that fruits are healthy. They're loaded with nutrients and at times even have some beneficial side effects. Here are 10 Brazilian fruits that you may or may not have heard of before.

Bananas—an inexpensive fruit, but the human toll on their production has been costly. Let's explore the controversial history and some unique recipes.

The saskatoon berry is a prolific, hardy superfood berry that has provided sustenance for peoples in the Northern Plains and Prairies since time immemorial. Four luscious, healthy recipes follow: tarts, muffins, scones, and an apple and berry ensalata.

A very fruity and flavorful ice cream recipe made from diverse tropical fruits—very refreshing and perfect for hot days.

Green banana parathas are stuffed flatbreads that have a spicy banana filling inside. They make a mouthwatering and filling for breakfast or lunch. Raw bananas are high in fiber and vitamins and are resistant starch.

Fried bananas taste amazing but don't fit into my healthy eating program, so I found a way to make them that's healthy but still delicious. Gluten-free, dairy-free, kosher, 21 day fix approved, and only 4 ingredients!

Wanna eat something healthy that's delicious and simple to make? Try this delicious fruit bowl!

Raw mango stir-fry is a spicy, tangy, and mildly sweet dish that leaves you craving more. Serve it with steamed rice for a delicious side dish.

If you have mango trees, you'll know that at times you can have more than you know what to do with. Here are a few ideas to help you enjoy your bountiful harvest.

Fruit salad served as a side dish or as a dessert is a compliment to any meal. When my grandchildren were young, they were a fan of anything with fruit, and it's a good way to get them to eat it. Pick one of these yummy creamy salads to make for dinner!

Seeds have emerged as a popular health food in recent years—with Chia seeds and flax seeds being favorites. But, which of these two are better for you? Read on to know more about this.

Do you buy so many fruits that many of them go bad before you're able to eat them? Or are some of them already getting bruised and ugly? Make some traditional Russian compot (punch) instead of throwing them out. Russian fruit and berry punch is really simple to make!

British Bramley apples are the best cooking apples around with sharp-tasting, fluffy white flesh that melts in the mouth. Bramleys are a great year-round apple, but they are best in the colder winter months. Use them in pies, crumbles and sauces—or simply bake them for a great tasting pudding.

Brandied fruit is a family tradition that can be made with different kinds of fruits, or with just one kind. You can serve it as a topping on pies, pound cake, ice cream, or use to make a cake.

The cocoa-hazelnut confection known as Nutella is world-famous today, but it came from very humble beginnings. Learn the history, and how to use it and hazelnuts in your cooking and baking.

A recipe handed down for six generations in my family, this sweet Southern fruit salad is more dessert than salad. It's delicious and a holiday treat at our house each year—a real family favorite!

This pickled lemon recipe is one of my best recipes. Its sharp sourness and hotness make it a favorite of many. You can eat this immediately, and it's oil-free. Try it!

Roasted pumpkin seeds are a fall favorite, and as well as being delicious, they are easy to make. A few ingredients and your favorite squash seeds are all you need for this autumn treat.

This article teaches you hot to cook a dish from Indonesia consisting of bananas that are fried in butter and sugar, then cooked in orange juice and finally topped with rum and whipped cream for a superb tropical dessert.

Apples are a fantastic fruit with many excellent properties. So is it true that an apple a day will keep the doctor away? Possibly!

These are yummy snacks that you can make in a jiffy. Roasted bananas are crispy and spicy, and the recipe requires only a few ingredients.

Peanut butter: the soul of PBJ sandwiches, and so much more. Let me tell you how it began, and how to use it for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert.

Avocado toast seems to be the latest trend; is it a silly fad or a healthy, quick meal? Let's examine the nutritional value of this social media phenomenon and explore a variety of recipes.

There are hundreds of cool ideas you can make easily with common fruits, and many of them can be tweaked to suit young children! This is a fun, easy inexpensive summer treat your children will love.

Let me tell you about the fruit that doesn't come from a pine tree, is not related to the apple, and didn't originate in Hawaii. The pineapple has a long history and can be used in so many recipes.

I love the street food in the Philippines, and I love promoting them. Here's a snack that most Filipinos love: roasted peanuts.

Olives: These ancient trees are perhaps the oldest living things on Earth. Learn their history and facts and enjoy some new recipes.

Mangoes are at their peak in the summer. Any dish, curry, or sauce made using mango will surely be mouth-watering. It has a distinct flavor that tickles our taste buds. Try this tasty mango curry!

A simple, delicious dish that is perfect for spring or summer!

Cranberries are more than a roast turkey garnish. Learn their origins, how they grow, and ways you can use them in breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert.

Goji berries are high in antioxidants, minerals, and protein, can be added to almost any recipe, and are considered a superfood. Better yet, a goji berry bush could be grown in your back yard!

Is the pear the grandfather of the apple? Whether or not that is true, one thing is certain: it has been cultivated (and loved) for eons. Learn all about the pear, and add some recipes to your collection.

This article explores a quick, easy, and cost-effective baby superfood.

Your baby is sure to love this nutrient packed and sweet puree made from mangos and avocados.

Avocados—they're more than just the prop for guacamole, and can be used in many cuisines—not just Tex-Mex. Learn about this popular fruit and (of course) add a few new recipes to your collection.

Mango mania—everyone is obsessed with the flavor of mango. Is it a passing fad or a smart eating choice? Find out what's behind this most recent craze. Along the way we'll fine some new recipes too.

Lemons—once a mere ornamental tree is now recognized as valuable in every meal of the day. Allow me to share my recipes with you and harness the power of sour.

Not just for juicing, summer holidays, or picnic baskets, Chinese fruits come in a variety of exotic and unusual tastes, colours, shapes, and scents!

Join me for an afternoon of food and fun in the State of Washington’s oldest town where the annual Autumn harvest is celebrated at the “Steilacoom Apple Squeeze”.

The apple might not have tempted Adam and Eve, but it's been cultivated (and loved) for thousands of years. Learn all about this popular fruit and add a few recipes to your collection.

There is nothing more heavenly than a sweet vine-ripened tomato. Yet years ago it was thought to be poisonous. And what about that fruit/vegetable controversy? All the facts (and recipes) are here.