*Cherries and Creme*

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*Cherries and Cream*
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In Sweden and much of Europe, they have a popular tradition of eating strawberries in a bowl of cream in the summertime. I love this tradition, as there is something so delicious about the combination of the sweet, luscious fruit and cream - I love to eat berries and other fruit with cream (see Strawberry Creme Deluxe recipe below too). Here in the states it is popular to eat strawberry shortcake for dessert, which is good as well, but not as dreamily creamy!

Another favorite is cherries and cream ~ and here it's cherry season. So I highly recommend the combination to anyone who would like to try... so delicious! (For those of you interested in lower fat versions you can always use vanilla yogurt or your favorite non-dairy substitute.)

Enjoy ~ !

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Fresh, Delicious Fruit Salad With Mint

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*Fresh, Delicious Fruit Salad With Mint*
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2 pints strawberries
6 kiwi fruits
2 medium cantaloupes
2 ripe honeydews
1 handful fresh mint leaves
1 cup orange juice (fresh squeezed if possible!)
1/2 cup lemon juice (see above!)
6 tablespoons/or to taste, sweetener of choice (optional)

1. Wash, and clean the strawberries
2. Peel the kiwis and slice thin
3. Use a melon-baller to cut melon balls from cantaloupe and honeydew
4. Mix all the fruit together
5. Chop the mint leaves up very fine and sprinkle in with the fruit
6. Mix orange and lemon juice with sweetener and pour in over all
7. Toss salad gently
8. Garnish with fresh mint leaves
9. Serve chilled or at room temperature
10. Enjoy ~



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Strawberry Creme Deluxe

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It's a good time to celebrate strawberry season, and berries are one of the best sources of antioxidants. Here is a creamy, delicious, indulgent treat, but lower calorie versions can be made with low or non-fat vanilla or plain, regular or soy yogurt.

*Strawberry Creme Deluxe*
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12 ounces fresh or frozen strawberries
2 cups fresh sour cream
3 tablespoons honey
2 teaspoons vanilla

Combine strawberries, sour cream, honey, and vanilla in a blender or food processor; blend until creamy. Garnish with a dollop of sour cream and mint sprigs or chocolate shavings.

Enjoy ~ !

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Amazing Asiago Cheese and Summer Squash Blossoming Frittata

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*Amazing Asiago Cheese and Summer Squash Blossoming Frittata*
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2 green onions ~ finely chopped
3 or 4 squash blossoms ( * = per person)
1 - 2 baby summer squash (*) thinly sliced
2 - 4 eggs (*) beaten with a little milk (salt and/or pepper to taste - you can also experiment with other herbs and spices: thyme, cayenne pepper, paprika, etc.)
Asiago cheese to taste (a delicious sweet, creamy Italian cheese)
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Saute a little butter until soft in a good frittata-omelette capable frying pan.
Add squash blossoms briefly to saute (less than a minute); remove from pan.
Pour egg mixture into pan, evenly sprinkle in green onions, squash, and blossoms. Heat slowly until almost set: sprinkle with Asiago cheese and place under your broiler until lightly browned and puffed. Carefully remove from pan and serve... Enjoy ~ !
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