Grilled Bananas

4 bananas; cut in half
Cinnamon sugar; to taste
Melted butter; (optional)
Cut bananas in half so that both halves have all the skin on. Cut the halves lengthwise (so the bananas are shaped like boats) and LEAVE THE SKIN ON. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar. (If using butter, brush bananas lightly
before sprinkling with [...]

Stuffed Strawberries

20 large fresh strawberries; divided
3 ounce cream cheese; softened
2 tablespoons walnuts or pecans; finely chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons powdered sugar
1 teaspoon orange liqueur, or orange juice, optional
Dice 2 strawberries and set aside.
Cut a thin slice from stem end of each remaining berry, forming a base for it to stand on. Cut each berry into four wedges, [...]

Chocolate Covered Strawberries

6 ounces bittersweet chocolate; chopped
3 tablespoons heavy cream
1 tablespoon Butter
10 large Strawberries with long stems
Line a baking sheet with foil or waxed paper.
In the top of a double boiler set over hot water melt the chocolate, stirring. Add the 3 tablespoons of cream and the butter and stir until smooth.
Holding each strawberry by the stem, [...]

Blueberry Compote

2 1/2 cups frozen blueberries; unthawed
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup water
Combine 1 1/2 cups blueberries, sugar and 1/3 cup water in heavy small saucepan. Simmer over medium heat until berries burst, stirring often, about 10 minutes. Add remaining 1 cup berries. Cook until compote coats spoon, stirring often, about 8 minutes.
(Can be made 3 days ahead. [...]

Honeydew and Cantaloupe in Vanilla Lime Syrup

4 cups honeydew melon balls; 3/4 to 1 inch
4 cups cantaloupe melon balls; 3/4 to 1 inch
  === SYRUP ===
2/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup fresh lime juice
1/3 cup water
2  limes; zested in strips
1  vanilla bean; split
  === GARNISH ===
  Whipped cream
  Freshly-grated lime zest
In a small saucepan simmer syrup ingredients, stirring, until sugar is dissolved, about [...]

Strawberries and Mascarpone

4 cups strawberries; washed
1 cup mascarpone cheese
1/3 cup heavy cream; chilled
3 tablespoons Vin Santo wine
In a bowl with a whisk or an electric mixer beat together mascarpone, cream and Vin Santo until mixture holds stiff peakes.
Dip strawberries in whipped cream. Serve with biscotti.
Source: Sara Moulton
6 servings

Baked Apples with Raisins

2  apples
1  orange juice
1 tablespoon raisins
1  pinch ground cinnamon
Peel and core the apples.  Coat with the orange juice on the outer surface. Stuff with the raisins.  Sprinkle on the cinnamon.
Place in Pyrex baking cups.  Bake in a 350 F oven 25 to 30 minutes or until fork pierces surface easily.  Serve warm or cold.
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