I am in charge of our monthly women's breakfast meetings and for two months in a row I have served a big bowl of cut up fruit with yogurt and granola on the side. What else can I do and stay economical? I thought of stewed fruit, but buying all the dried fruit wouldn't be cost effective for 40 servings. I usually go totally decadent with cinnamon rolls or something, so it would be nice to stay reasonably healthy in the fruit department...TIA!!
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ISO: ISO: some way to serve fruit at a breakfast for 40...suggestions? Recipes?
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Tike Treat
TIKE TREAT
INGREDIENTS:
1/2 cup chopped pecans (I used toasted pecans)
1/4 cup coconut
4 bananas
1 cup lemon or orange juice (I used fresh orange juice)
DIRECTIONS:
1. Place pecans and coconut in a small paper bag.
2. Peel bananas and cut into 5 slices.
3. Roll banana slices in the juice.
4. Put banana slices in the bag and shake.
5. Put banana slices on a tray.
6. Refrigerate for 1 hour and serve.
4 servings
Source of Recipe: "First Capital Favorites of York, PA"
http://www.food.com/recipe/tike-treat-96676
TIKE TREAT
INGREDIENTS:
1/2 cup chopped pecans (I used toasted pecans)
1/4 cup coconut
4 bananas
1 cup lemon or orange juice (I used fresh orange juice)
DIRECTIONS:
1. Place pecans and coconut in a small paper bag.
2. Peel bananas and cut into 5 slices.
3. Roll banana slices in the juice.
4. Put banana slices in the bag and shake.
5. Put banana slices on a tray.
6. Refrigerate for 1 hour and serve.
4 servings
Source of Recipe: "First Capital Favorites of York, PA"
http://www.food.com/recipe/tike-treat-96676
Fresh Fruit Sundae Snack
*Note: This is also good as a fruit salad, without the cones.
FRESH FRUIT SUNDAE SNACK
INGREDIENTS:
Strawberry Sauce:
1 1/2 cups cut-up strawberries
Sugar, to taste
Filling:
3 cups assorted cut-up fruits, such as apples, bananas, cherries, seedless red or green grapes, kiwifruit, peaches, nectarines, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, etc.
5 large waffle cones
DIRECTIONS:
1. Place the strawberries and sugar in a blender. Puree until smooth.
2. In a mixing bowl, gently combine the cut-up fruits. Spoon them into the waffle cones and drizzle the pureed strawberry sauce on top.
Makes 5 servings.
Adapted from BHG
Per serving: 160 calories and 1 g total fat.
http://www.bhg.com/recipe/appetizers-snacks/fresh-fruit-sundae-snack/
*Note: This is also good as a fruit salad, without the cones.
FRESH FRUIT SUNDAE SNACK
INGREDIENTS:
Strawberry Sauce:
1 1/2 cups cut-up strawberries
Sugar, to taste
Filling:
3 cups assorted cut-up fruits, such as apples, bananas, cherries, seedless red or green grapes, kiwifruit, peaches, nectarines, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, etc.
5 large waffle cones
DIRECTIONS:
1. Place the strawberries and sugar in a blender. Puree until smooth.
2. In a mixing bowl, gently combine the cut-up fruits. Spoon them into the waffle cones and drizzle the pureed strawberry sauce on top.
Makes 5 servings.
Adapted from BHG
Per serving: 160 calories and 1 g total fat.
http://www.bhg.com/recipe/appetizers-snacks/fresh-fruit-sundae-snack/
Mock Strawberries Romanoff
This is a non-fat version, but it tastes rich and fattening. I double the sauce, so I have lots.
MOCK STRAWBERRIES ROMANOFF *FATFREE
INGREDIENTS:
1/4 c. sugar
1/2 c. orange juice
zest from half an orange
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/8 tsp rum flavoring (or 1/4 tsp rum)
1/2 c. non-fat sour cream
2 pints fully ripe strawberries
DIRECTIONS:
Wash and hull berries, cutting larger berries in half. Cover and refrigerate.
To make sauce: Combine sugar, orange zest, and orange juice in a small saucepan. Over high heat, bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Blend in cinnamon, rum flavoring, (or rum), and sour cream. Cover and chill at least 1 hour.
Place berries in individual serving dishes and top with sauce.
Pine Meadow Inn B&B
This is a non-fat version, but it tastes rich and fattening. I double the sauce, so I have lots.
MOCK STRAWBERRIES ROMANOFF *FATFREE
INGREDIENTS:
1/4 c. sugar
1/2 c. orange juice
zest from half an orange
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/8 tsp rum flavoring (or 1/4 tsp rum)
1/2 c. non-fat sour cream
2 pints fully ripe strawberries
DIRECTIONS:
Wash and hull berries, cutting larger berries in half. Cover and refrigerate.
To make sauce: Combine sugar, orange zest, and orange juice in a small saucepan. Over high heat, bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Blend in cinnamon, rum flavoring, (or rum), and sour cream. Cover and chill at least 1 hour.
Place berries in individual serving dishes and top with sauce.
Pine Meadow Inn B&B
Hawaiian Fruit Platter
This is the only one I haven't tried yet, but it's on my to-try list:
HAWAIIAN FRUIT PLATTER
INGREDIENTS:
3 fresh pineapple slices (unpeeled) -- cut in 8 wedges
2 kiwi fruit -- peeled & sliced
2 medium oranges, unpeeled, sliced -- halved
1 papaya, peeled, seeded, cut in wedges
1 star fruit -- sliced
1/2 pound red grapes, broken into small clusters
1 banana, peeled, sliced *(See note below)
2 Tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/2 cup frozen pineapple juice concentrate -- thawed
1/4 cup coconut
*(Best to slice bananas just before serving to prevent browning).
DIRECTIONS:
1. On large serving platter, arrange pineapple, kiwi fruit, oranges, papaya, star fruit and grapes.
2. Toss banana slices with lime juice. Drain, reserving lime juice. Arrange bananas over fruit on platter.
3. In a small bowl, combine reserved lime juice and pineapple juice concentrate; blend well. Drizzle over fruit. Sprinkle with coconut.
Makes 10 servings.
Source of Recipe: Easiest Ever Holiday Meals Cooking Magazine
This is the only one I haven't tried yet, but it's on my to-try list:
HAWAIIAN FRUIT PLATTER
INGREDIENTS:
3 fresh pineapple slices (unpeeled) -- cut in 8 wedges
2 kiwi fruit -- peeled & sliced
2 medium oranges, unpeeled, sliced -- halved
1 papaya, peeled, seeded, cut in wedges
1 star fruit -- sliced
1/2 pound red grapes, broken into small clusters
1 banana, peeled, sliced *(See note below)
2 Tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/2 cup frozen pineapple juice concentrate -- thawed
1/4 cup coconut
*(Best to slice bananas just before serving to prevent browning).
DIRECTIONS:
1. On large serving platter, arrange pineapple, kiwi fruit, oranges, papaya, star fruit and grapes.
2. Toss banana slices with lime juice. Drain, reserving lime juice. Arrange bananas over fruit on platter.
3. In a small bowl, combine reserved lime juice and pineapple juice concentrate; blend well. Drizzle over fruit. Sprinkle with coconut.
Makes 10 servings.
Source of Recipe: Easiest Ever Holiday Meals Cooking Magazine
Banana Creamed Fruit
BANANA CREAMED FRUIT
List of Ingredients
1 egg white
1 large banana, mashed
1 tsp lemon juice
1 Tbsp confectioner's sugar
2 cups sliced fresh fruit, such as peaches, berries, etc.
Recipe
In a small bowl, beat egg white until foamy.
Add banana, lemon juice, and confectioner's sugar. Beat until mixture forms stiff peaks.
Spoon fruit into individual dishes and top with cream.
Makes 4 servings.
BANANA CREAMED FRUIT
List of Ingredients
1 egg white
1 large banana, mashed
1 tsp lemon juice
1 Tbsp confectioner's sugar
2 cups sliced fresh fruit, such as peaches, berries, etc.
Recipe
In a small bowl, beat egg white until foamy.
Add banana, lemon juice, and confectioner's sugar. Beat until mixture forms stiff peaks.
Spoon fruit into individual dishes and top with cream.
Makes 4 servings.
melissa-dallas
Well-known member
You could always just do trays of sliced melon. Too bad grapefruit halves are hard to eat
without proper spoons.
without proper spoons.
carianna-in-wa
Well-known member
I really like fruit compote this time of year. My mother-in-law serves a nice one at xmas that
has grapefruit in it. She always makes it ahead and serves it cold. The one I linked is pretty, but I would probably add one or two more fruit options as well. smileys/smile.gif
http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/cranberry_ruby_grapefruit_compote.html
has grapefruit in it. She always makes it ahead and serves it cold. The one I linked is pretty, but I would probably add one or two more fruit options as well. smileys/smile.gif
http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/cranberry_ruby_grapefruit_compote.html
mariadnoca
Moderator
Fruit pizza/tart/King cake w fruit filling/Granola bar - note some can't eat grapefruit due to meds.
http://eat.at/swap/forum1/147896_Chewy_Apricot_Granola_Bars_by_Christopher_Kimball
http://eat.at/swap/forum1/147896_Chewy_Apricot_Granola_Bars_by_Christopher_Kimball
Cheezz, do yourself a favor and make this. Major raves.
I've posted it here several times and it always gets major raves. Something familiar, yet also different. I substitute mint for the lemon verbena.
http://www.eat.at/swap/forum/index.php?action=display&forumid=1&msgid=41561
I've posted it here several times and it always gets major raves. Something familiar, yet also different. I substitute mint for the lemon verbena.
http://www.eat.at/swap/forum/index.php?action=display&forumid=1&msgid=41561
My favorite cut up fruit method and a really good easy potato recipe
The most successful cut up fruit recipe I have ever used is:
cut up fruit of your choice
chopped mint
some Triple Sec.
Mix. Doesn't get easier than that.
Here is a great easy potato side for brunch- uses canned soups! Love it. Had this recipe for 40 years and people always, always ask for the recipe.
SAM’S POTATOES
(serves smileys/bigeyes.gif
1 medium package Ore-Ida Hash Browns, thawed
1 cup onion, chopped
1 cup green pepper, chopped
1 cup grated cheese (I use either American or cheddar)
1 cup sour cream
1 can cream of potato soup
1 can cream of celery soup
1 tsp each: pepper, parsley, paprika
1/3 C parmesan cheese
In a 9x13 or 10x14 pan, place potatoes. Layer onion and green pepper over top. Sprinkle with grated cheese. Mix sour cream and soups together; add herbs, and pour over all. Top with parmesan.
Bake uncovered at 300° for 1-1/2 to 2 hours.
The most successful cut up fruit recipe I have ever used is:
cut up fruit of your choice
chopped mint
some Triple Sec.
Mix. Doesn't get easier than that.
Here is a great easy potato side for brunch- uses canned soups! Love it. Had this recipe for 40 years and people always, always ask for the recipe.
SAM’S POTATOES
(serves smileys/bigeyes.gif
1 medium package Ore-Ida Hash Browns, thawed
1 cup onion, chopped
1 cup green pepper, chopped
1 cup grated cheese (I use either American or cheddar)
1 cup sour cream
1 can cream of potato soup
1 can cream of celery soup
1 tsp each: pepper, parsley, paprika
1/3 C parmesan cheese
In a 9x13 or 10x14 pan, place potatoes. Layer onion and green pepper over top. Sprinkle with grated cheese. Mix sour cream and soups together; add herbs, and pour over all. Top with parmesan.
Bake uncovered at 300° for 1-1/2 to 2 hours.