August 30, 2023

Take a Tropical Vacation with These Recipes

If you dream of going to a tropical paradise for a relaxing vacation, but you can’t get away anytime soon, we’d like to bring a little paradise to you with some delicious ideas for tropical fruit treats. Just a whiff of these succulent fruits will take you away to the beach and thoughts of relaxing under a palm tree. You’re probably familiar with mangoes, papayas and pineapple. But there are so many fruits we don’t see often in the U.S. And most of these exotic fruits are full of FoodTrients® including vitamins, antioxidants, fiber, and more. Full disclosure: You won’t […]
September 6, 2017

Try Tropical Tarts with Coconut Crust

If you love ginger, this one’s for you, especially if you use the greater amount. Ingredient tip: Look for high-fiber coconut flour in the baking section of your natural market. To make the crust gluten free, use an all-purpose gluten free flour blend, such as Bob’s Red Mill’s Gluten Free 1-to-1 Baking Flour. *Yogurt Cream Blend: 1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt, 1 tsp. vanilla extract, and 2 Tbs. honey. Makes 1/2 cup. **Citrus Glaze: Combine 3/4 cup fresh orange juice, 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, and 3/4 cup honey in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce […]