M-m-m-m, peaches are in and they are so delicious. A good bite and the juice is running off your chin, at least it does on mine! This delicious fruit whose sweet flavor has made it a favorite and whose name has become that which is good, as in “A peaches and cream complexion.
With just 50 calories per fruit, peaches provide a variety of vitamins and minerals, including potassium, dietary fiber and are sodium and fat free. Plus, you can easily eat it out of your hand. What more could you ask for from this aromatic fruit? A little “per pound” equivalents for you. A pound of fresh peaches equals: 3 medium sized peaches, or 2 cups sliced, or 1-2/3 cups diced, or 1-1/2 cups pureed. In today’s recipe I will be using fresh and canned peaches.
CHICKEN FRUIT SALAD
Salad:
3 c. cooked elbow macaroni
3 c. cubed cooked chicken
2 c. peeled, cubed fresh peaches
1 c. each, celery, sliced
1/4 inch and halved strawberries
1-11 oz. can mandarin oranges, drained
1-8 oz. can pineapple tidbits, in its own juice, drained (save the juice)
1-8 oz. can sliced water chestnuts, drained, cut in 1/4” strips
1/2 c. each, diced apple, golden raisins and chopped pecans
Dressing:
1 c. mayonnaise
1/4 c. orange juice
2 T. sugar
1/2 t. ground ginger
1/8 t. white pepper or black pepper
Several head lettuce leaves - optional
In a large bowl, combine all salad ingredients. In a small bowl, combine all dressing ingredients, mixing with a whisk. Gently fold dressing into salad. Serve in a large lettuce lined bowl. Makes 12 servings. This salad is great to bring to a pot-luck or picnic gathering. If you’re bringing it to a picnic, add the dressing just before serving time.
Note: 1-1/2 c. uncooked pasta makes 3 c. cooked. You could also substitute cubed ham in place of chicken and dark raisins for golden. Don’t pour the pineapple juice down the drain; drink it for a refreshing sip or two.
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THIRTY MINUTE PEACH CRI
2-16 oz. cans sliced peaches, well drained
1/4 c. raisins
1 small (3-3/4 oz.) pkg. butterscotch flavored instant pudding mix
1/2 c. flour 1/3 c. chopped dry roasted peanuts
1/4 c. quick oats
1/2 c. cold margarine
Put peaches and raisins into ungreased 8” square baking dish; set aside. In a small bowl, combine rest of ingredients, except margarine. Cut in margarine until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle over peaches and raisins. Bake at 400 degrees for 15-20 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until bubble around edges. Top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream if you wish. Makes six servings. Note: I think you could use 4 c. (2 lbs.,) fresh sliced peaches, baking it a few minutes longer until peaches are tender.
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Make this dessert on a warm summer afternoon or evening. It is so refreshing and it only takes minutes to make.
QUICK PEACH MELBA
4 fresh peaches, peeled and halved
1 pint French or regular vanilla ice cream
1 c. sugared fresh or frozen raspberries - thawed
Put two peach halves in a sauce dish with ice cream in between the peaches; top with a scoop or two of ice cream. Spoon raspberries over ice cream. Serve with a cookie if you wish. Makes four servings.
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CHILLED PEACHES N’ CREAM SALAD
1-3 oz. pkg. peach flavor gelatin
3/4 c. boiling water
1 c. cold water
2 c. vanilla ice cream, softened Pinch of nutmeg
1 lb. (3 med.) peeled, sliced, fresh peaches, cut into 1/2” pieces.
Set aside 1 peach half or 6 slices. Lettuce leaves In a large bowl dissolve gelatin completely in boiling water; stir in cold water, ice cream and nutmeg. Whisk until ice cream is melted. Refrigerate until slightly thickened (about 30 minutes). Whisk until mixture is smooth (1-2 minutes); fold in peaches. Pour into greased 6 c. mold. Refrigerate until firm (6 hours or overnight). Unmold onto lettuce leaves on serving plate. Garnish with peach slices.
Makes 8-10 servings. Note: If you don’t have a 6 cup mold, turn the gelatin into an 8 c. serving bowl. Skip the lettuce but do the garnish and add a couple mint leaves. Note: Peel peaches just before you add to gelatin or they may start to darken. How to peel peaches? Heat a saucepan of water (enough to cover the peaches) to a boil. Submerge the peaches for 30 seconds. Lift peaches out and put into cold water for about 1 minute. Drain and peel off skin with a paring knife.
Thought for the Day: A rumor is about as hard to un-spread as butter!
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