Summer is the time to cook food on the grill. Meat, vegetables, and fruits all have their flavors enhanced with the high heat that seals in all the juices. Magic seems to happen when we grill fruit. Today’s recipe uses ripe but not soft peaches wrapped in prosciutto. Grilled prosciutto wrapped peaches are a perfect sweet and savory dish. Serve with mozzarella or burrata. Drizzle the platter with extra virgin olive oil, sprinkle a little salt and pepper, and garnish with fresh basil strips.
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Peach Cole Slaw
This week I’m doing my recipe early due to Memorial Day. Traditionally summer starts with Memorial Day. Wishing you all a day of safe time with family with a few moments remembering those who served our country. Now let’s talk about cole slaw.
Peaches are one of my favorite fruits. Peaches are available from April to October. Since Florida is a hot state, you probably think we don’t grow peaches. Peaches do grow here in mostly the north part of the state. Our peaches are available April and May. By June our markets are selling Georgia peaches. No matter the state where they are grown, I just love fresh ripe peaches. I love them as my snack or dessert and also like adding them to many dishes.
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Peach Crisp
I just love peaches. Besides being a fabulous tasting fruit, peaches are also very healthy for you. Loaded with anti-oxidants, Vitamin C and A , peaches are low in calories (39 in 100 grams). They contain flavonoid poly phenolic antioxidants such as lutein, zea-xanthin and ß-cryptoxanthin, which help act as protective scavengers against oxygen-derived free radicals. See my post, Peaches A Great Addition For A Healthy Diet, for more information. Read More
Roasted Squash & Peaches
For the last few months I’ve baked infrequently due to the heat, but I am missing my roasted vegetables. Frozen organic cubed butternut squash is available and works well. I’ve been buying it from Aldi at a great price.
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Peach & Ginger Smoothie
Local peaches were available in May and I was chowing down on them. Florida’s produce is ready much faster than up north. When Florida peaches are gone, I switch to some from Georgia which is known for great peaches.
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Peaches, A Great Addition To A Healthy Diet Plus Peach Smoothie Recipe
The sweet yet tart taste and fragrant aroma make peaches a popular snack. Besides being a tasty summer treat, peaches do great things for our bodies. Loaded with anti-oxidants, Vitamin C and A , peaches are low in calories (39 in 100 grams). They contain flavonoid poly phenolic antioxidants such as lutein, zea-xanthin and ß-cryptoxanthin, which help act as protective scavengers against oxygen-derived free radicals. This helps protect us from various diseases. Rich in minerals, peaches contain potassium, fluoride and iron. Iron helps form red blood cells. Potassium helps regulate heart and blood pressure. Fluoride helps prevent cavities. Research also indicates that they help prevent obesity-related diseases such as diabetes, metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular disease.
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