Lisa on January 6th, 2012

Yes, when I get on a kick, I get on a kick. My current one is tiny plantains. They’re so cute! And so handily single-portion-sized. (Note: I mean “tiny plantains” as a descriptive term — you’ll find them under guises such as “manzano bananas” and “burro bananas” and any other official label attached to short, [...]

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Lisa on November 9th, 2008

A pavlova is a baked meringue shell topped with fruit or sauce. (And yes, it’s named after a Russian ballerina.) Pavlovas are very simple to make, yet never fail to impress. I topped this one with a kiwi pureé, diced mangoes, and pomegranate seeds. It’s a flavorful, visually-stunning dessert…and it’s fat-free! Not only that, kiwis [...]

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Lisa on September 5th, 2008

Strange title, I know, but I prefer to make a fruit salad out of fruit that won’t brown quickly. It’s more visually appealing and less wasteful–if you have left-overs, they’ll make a nice breakfast the next day. Or you can freeze the leftovers in small bunches and use them any time to make a multi-fruit [...]

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