53 and fruit for two Recipes

a l rge gl ss bowl or trifle bowl ( i h ve used the top of c ke cover in n trifle emergency situ tion)., twinkies , shortcake sponges,or an 8 inch white sponge cake, jell-o, the flavor of your choice, already prepared and set, fruit cocktail, drained, fresh strawberries, sliced , reserve 8 slices for decorating the top, bananas , sliced into coins, jell-o instant pudding , vanilla flavor, already prepared, or two cans custard, spray whipped cream , or 1 small bowl of whipped cream

fruit cocktail in light syrup , do not drain (or two 17 oz. cans), mandarin oranges, drained, maraschino cherries, drained, instant vanilla pudding, marshmallows

unsalted butter, softened , plus additional for buttering pans, dried cranberries or 3/4 cup dried sour cherries, chopped mixed candied fruit , fine-quality candied fruit such as pears, citron, and candied orange peel (1/4 lb), port wine, walnuts (4 1/4 oz), all-purpose flour, salt, baking soda, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, sugar, eggs, active dry yeast (from two 1/4-oz packages), warm water (105 115 f, 40-45 cup), molasses (not blackstrap), honey

fresh fruit or 1 1/4 cups frozen fruit, sugar, all-purpose flour, divided, orange juice, old fashioned oats, chopped almonds, brown sugar, cinnamon, canola oil

eggs, beaten, sugar, lemon juice, reserved pineapple juice (see below ), margarine or 1 tbsp butter, salt, heavy whipping cream, pitted royal anne or queen anne sweet cherries, drained (i prefer two cans), pineapple chunks in juice, drained (reserve juice), pineapple juice , reserved from the pineapple, mandarin orange segments, drained, marshmallow (or 1 bag), sliced banana , to taste (optional), nuts, coarsely chopped , depending on whether you like the crunch of nuts in your fruit salad (mixed in or sprinkled on top) (optional), maraschino cherry, to taste, for garnish , pretty sprinkled over the top since this is a very white-looking dish (optional)

mixed fruit such as berries; peeled and thinly sliced peaches (see cooks note, below); and halved seedless grapes, unflavored gelatin (from two 1/4-oz envelopes), prosecco (italian sparkling white wine), sugar, fresh lemon juice

spice cake ( makes two small layers of cake, 8 or 9 inch layers), fruit cocktail, brown sugar, cream cheese frosting, chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts) for garnish

fresh raspberries (about 3 1/2 cups), frozen unsweetened raspberries , defrosted, sugar, lime-flavored sparkling water, fresh mint leaves , cut into thin strips, kiwi fruits, peeled, fresh lime juice, honeydew melon, finely diced, cantaloupe, finely diced

two 3.52-oz bars) toblerone bittersweet chocolate, heavy cream, egg whites, sugar, strawberries, carambolas (star fruit, available seasonally at specialty produce markets), sliced, seedless red and green grapes, dried apricots

spiced bouquet garni (leaves from 1 fresh rosemary branch; two 5-inch-long strips orange peel; 1 tsp whole black peppercorns), orange juice, dried apricots (preferably whole mediterranean; about 12 oz), dried tart cherries, golden raisins, dry white wine, sugar

tomato juice, watermelon juice, pineapple juice, juice of two lemons, juice of three oranges, honey to sweeten, brunoise melon, bruonise cantaloupe, brunoise mangos, brunoise papaya, brunoise pineapple, brunoise peaches, brunoise carrots, blanched, brunoise celery, ditalini pasta , cooked al dente, chiffonade of mint

shrimp (about 24) peeled, tails on, and deveined, egg yolk, slightly beaten, red stripe beer, flour, salt, fresh coconut, egg whites, beaten to medium peaks, star fruit, sliced into 1/2-inch slices, cooked black beans, roasted corn kernels, peeled, seeded, and chopped italian tomatoes, chopped green onions, minced red peppers, jalapenos, seeded and minced, juice of two lemon, chopped cilantro, minced garlic, cumin to taste, salt and pepper, sour cream, passion fruit , seeds removed and reserved, minced, salt and pepper

part-skim ricotta cheese, plain nonfat yogurt, sugar, vanilla extract, fresh fruit puree (two colors -- 1/4 cup each of mango or papaya and raspberry are the most colorful), assorted seasonal fresh fruit , sliced in different shapes (melon balls, wedges of citrus, slivers of peach, whole grapes)

prunes, cooked, cooled, pitted and mashed. (we stewed em in water with a cinnamon stick, a clove or two and a strip of lemon peel), flour, baking soda, salt, allspice, nutmeg , please use fresh ground, it makes all the difference, cinnamon, ginger, sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, vanilla or, brandy extract, buttermilk, chopped pecans, glaze, powdered sugar, bourbon, a little bit of lemon juice mixed with water to make the glaze thin enough to pour, no more than 2 tsp at best.

cream cheese, softened (two 3 oz packages), sour cream, brown sugar, fresh strawberries (any fresh or frozen fruit can be used), brown sugar , packed

thick applesauce or 2 cups canned plain pumpkin, sugar, oil, eggs, vanilla butternut flavor ( or almond or vanila ), two, flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder, apple pie spice or, pumpkin pie spice, fruit and nut mix, chopped hazelnuts, chopped pecans, dried cranberries, golden raisins, dark raisins

leafy lemon verbena sprigs plus 4 medium leaves, divided, dry rose wine, sugar, divided, mixed summer fruit such as berries and thinly sliced nectarines or peaches, fresh lemon juice, divided, unflavored gelatin (two 1/4-oz envelopes), water