Any recipe suggestions?!
I have a problem!. I've had oral allergy syndrome for about 4 years, meaning I can't eat very many uncooked fruits, and some vegetables without my mouth burning!. (apples, oranges, pineapple, etc, are the worst)!. But I really love fruit, and would like to eat healthily!. Does anyone have any suggestions about ways to cook fruit/vegetables that's tasty and healthy!? Snack-type things are ideal, but I'll go for anything!.
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Answers:
Poached/Steamed Pears in Fig sauce
You'll need:
-Pears (Bartlet work nice, this also works with apples)
-White Grape Juice or White Wine (sweet)
-Sugar (depends how sweet you like)
-Figs (best quality you can find!. If you don't like Figs, leave them out or go with raisins, plums, any dried fruit you like)!.
To start, slice pears in half or quarter them and scoop out the core and seeds and all that part!.
In a large wide saute pan (like this: http://images!.buzzillions!.com/images_pro!.!.!. Put the pears in and fill it up with the juice or wine until the pear pieces are about half submerged and bring to a boil!.
Once it's boiling, reduce heat and cover the pan, and the steam and boiling water will have them cooked nice and soft after about 10-15 min!.
When the pears are done, take them out and dump in chopped figs (they're easier to cut up in they've been chilled) and sugar and cook until it's thickened!. Pour it on the pears and you're done!.
EXTRA- you can turn this into a big show if you go the flambe route!. Check out photos and instructions here:
http://www!.xanga!.com/middle_management/5!.!.!.
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You'll need:
-Pears (Bartlet work nice, this also works with apples)
-White Grape Juice or White Wine (sweet)
-Sugar (depends how sweet you like)
-Figs (best quality you can find!. If you don't like Figs, leave them out or go with raisins, plums, any dried fruit you like)!.
To start, slice pears in half or quarter them and scoop out the core and seeds and all that part!.
In a large wide saute pan (like this: http://images!.buzzillions!.com/images_pro!.!.!. Put the pears in and fill it up with the juice or wine until the pear pieces are about half submerged and bring to a boil!.
Once it's boiling, reduce heat and cover the pan, and the steam and boiling water will have them cooked nice and soft after about 10-15 min!.
When the pears are done, take them out and dump in chopped figs (they're easier to cut up in they've been chilled) and sugar and cook until it's thickened!. Pour it on the pears and you're done!.
EXTRA- you can turn this into a big show if you go the flambe route!. Check out photos and instructions here:
http://www!.xanga!.com/middle_management/5!.!.!.
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I have seen them BBQ fruits on the grill on food network!!?
http://bbq!.about!.com/od/fruitandvegetabl!.!.!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
http://bbq!.about!.com/od/fruitandvegetabl!.!.!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
if you grill some bannanas it iz deliciousWww@FoodAQ@Com
Grilled to perfection peaches
Preheat grill to medium high heat!. Mix 1/4 C balsalmic vinaigrette dressing & 2 TB honey in small bowl!. Add 4 halved & pitted fresh ripe peaches; toss to coat!.
Remove peaches from dressing reserving dressing!. Grill peaches 6-8 minutes or until softened, turning occasionally & brushing with reserved dressing!. Place 2 peach halves on each of 4 dessert plates!.
Top each serving with 2 TB thawed coolwhip, & a mint leaf if desired!.
Carbs: 25g
((now this recipe I haven't made))
Cinnamon Grilled peaches
Glaze-equal parts butter, brown sugar & Grand Marnier, & 1 pinch salt!. Simmer the glaze on stove top!.
Cut peach into half, de seed it!. Cut each half in half again!.
Skewer 1 peach quarter with cinnamon stick, add a mint leaf, add another peach quarter!. Use a skewer if needed to ease cinnamon stick on!.
Put on grill (outside grill, or george foreman)!. Put peaches on grill & baste with glaze!.
Cook about 4-6 min per side!. Turn when they begin to get brown!. MAy baste again!.
Another idea,skewer the peaches with vanilla beans instead of mint leaves for another flavor!.
<note> I didn't put the lid down on the george to make this, I kept the lid up!
Cinnamon Grilled Peaches
BBQ U Season 1, Stick Food Episode
Method: direct grilling
Serves 4
4 large ripe freestone peaches
8 cinnamon sticks
8 fresh mint leaves
1/2 stick (4 tablespoons) unsalted buttter
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup dark rum
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
a pinch of salt
1!. Cut the peaches in half, running the knife in a circular motion around the peach to the stone!. Twist the halves in opposite directions to separate them!. Pop out the stone with a spoon and discard!. Cut each peach half in half!. Using a pointed chopstick or metal skewer, make a starter hole in the center of each peach quarter (from outside to pit side)!. Skewer two peach quarters on each cinnamon stick, placing a mint leaf between each!.
2!. Prepare the glaze!. Combine the butter, sugar, rum, cinnamon, and salt in a saucepan and boil until thick and syrupy, 5 minutes!.
3!. Set up your grill for direct grilling and preheat to high!. Brush and oil the grill grate!.
4!. Grill the peaches until nicely browned on both sides, 3 to 4 minutes per side, basting with the bourbon butter!. Serve at once!. Peach or vanilla ice cream makes a great accompaniment!.
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Preheat grill to medium high heat!. Mix 1/4 C balsalmic vinaigrette dressing & 2 TB honey in small bowl!. Add 4 halved & pitted fresh ripe peaches; toss to coat!.
Remove peaches from dressing reserving dressing!. Grill peaches 6-8 minutes or until softened, turning occasionally & brushing with reserved dressing!. Place 2 peach halves on each of 4 dessert plates!.
Top each serving with 2 TB thawed coolwhip, & a mint leaf if desired!.
Carbs: 25g
((now this recipe I haven't made))
Cinnamon Grilled peaches
Glaze-equal parts butter, brown sugar & Grand Marnier, & 1 pinch salt!. Simmer the glaze on stove top!.
Cut peach into half, de seed it!. Cut each half in half again!.
Skewer 1 peach quarter with cinnamon stick, add a mint leaf, add another peach quarter!. Use a skewer if needed to ease cinnamon stick on!.
Put on grill (outside grill, or george foreman)!. Put peaches on grill & baste with glaze!.
Cook about 4-6 min per side!. Turn when they begin to get brown!. MAy baste again!.
Another idea,skewer the peaches with vanilla beans instead of mint leaves for another flavor!.
<note> I didn't put the lid down on the george to make this, I kept the lid up!
Cinnamon Grilled Peaches
BBQ U Season 1, Stick Food Episode
Method: direct grilling
Serves 4
4 large ripe freestone peaches
8 cinnamon sticks
8 fresh mint leaves
1/2 stick (4 tablespoons) unsalted buttter
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup dark rum
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
a pinch of salt
1!. Cut the peaches in half, running the knife in a circular motion around the peach to the stone!. Twist the halves in opposite directions to separate them!. Pop out the stone with a spoon and discard!. Cut each peach half in half!. Using a pointed chopstick or metal skewer, make a starter hole in the center of each peach quarter (from outside to pit side)!. Skewer two peach quarters on each cinnamon stick, placing a mint leaf between each!.
2!. Prepare the glaze!. Combine the butter, sugar, rum, cinnamon, and salt in a saucepan and boil until thick and syrupy, 5 minutes!.
3!. Set up your grill for direct grilling and preheat to high!. Brush and oil the grill grate!.
4!. Grill the peaches until nicely browned on both sides, 3 to 4 minutes per side, basting with the bourbon butter!. Serve at once!. Peach or vanilla ice cream makes a great accompaniment!.
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