Makes 24 This dessert recipe is one I like because it’s quick to whip together. I like to start with the boxed cupcakes and make them fun and special by frosting them with homemade frosting and decorating them with festive 4th of July colored fruit including raspberries, blueberries and star fruit. The secret though is filling the...

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Serves 6-8 Ingredients 3 Tablespoon white balsamic vinegar ½ teaspoon lemon juice ¾ teaspoon agave syrup or sugar 1 smashed garlic clove 3 Tablespoons olive oil pinch of salt and pepper 2 pounds grape tomatoes 2 cups or 1 pint blueberries 16 oz Ciliegine mozzarella (small balls or dice up larger balls) 2 Tablespoons basil, roughly...

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Delicious Blueberries on display at a local farmer's market.

My most recent food challenge has been to create recipes around the antioxidant power house, THE BLUEBERRY.  Not too sweet, with hints of tartness, this berry turns out to be quite versatile.  Because this summers sun-drenched crop was so huge, blueberries were plentiful at farmers markets, grocery stores and u-pick farms. After lugging home...

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This blueberry compote is so versatile. Top your pancakes, toast, oatmeal, ice cream or make a delicious caramelized onion and goat cheese bruschetta appetizer with this blueberry compote. Blueberry Compote Makes about 3 1/2 -4 cups Ingredients 4 1/2 cups blueberries 4 cups strawberries, sliced 1/2 cup sugar 1 teaspoon lemon...

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You can make your own dough or buy it from grocery stores like Trader Joe’s or from your local pizza parlor.  Make sure to get prosciutto di parma, its texture and flavor make all the difference. You can add more or less to each pizza based on your preference. Three Cheese and Blueberry Pizza with Basil and Prosciutto Serves...

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This recipe is so refreshing. Its perfect for a hot summer day or when you are dreaming of a hot sunny day. You can substitute blackberries or raspberries for the blueberries for a fun new twist. Blueberry Mojito Serves 1 1/4 cup blueberries 3 sprigs of mint 1/4 cup vodka 1/2 cup Ginger ale 1/4 cup soda water 1 teaspoon lime...

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Goat Cheese Bruschetta with Blueberry Compote

The Goat Cheese Bruschcetta is a perfect appetizer to serve with almost any dish and the blueberry compote adds a sweet flavor to the goat cheese! Goat Cheese Bruschetta with Blueberry Compote Recipe Makes 8 Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 cup Sweet onion, thinly sliced 1/2 teaspoon thyme, dried 1/4 cup plain...

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Blueberry Lemon Tart

This desert is a delicious lemon pie with fresh blueberries and a dab of whip cream. Blueberry Lemon Tart Recipe Serves 8 Ingredients 1 package or 9 gram crackers 1/3  cup sugar 5 tablespoons butter, melted 2/3 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice 3 extra large egg yolks 2 teaspoons of lemon zest 1 14 oz. can of sweetened...

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