85 ripe bites Recipes

melon, sliced to bite-sized pieces (or scooped with a melon baller), strawberries, preferably large, fresh and ripe , cut in bite-sized pieces, kiwi fruits, ripe and cut to bite-sized pieces, fresh mint, chopped, good quality honey, dark rum, lemon juice

firm cucumbers, ripe tomatoes, cored and cut into bite-sized slices, green pepper, seeded and cut into bite-sized pieces, red onion, peeled and thinly sliced, feta cheese , cut into cubes, pitted kalamata olives, chopped fresh oregano leaves, red wine vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, sea salt , to taste, ground pepper , to taste

sea salt, fresh ricotta-stuffed tortellini, asparagus spears, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces, head broccoli or 1/2 head equivalent broccolini, cut into small bite-sized trees, garlic clove, fresh lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, handful fresh cilantro (about 1/4 cup) or 1 small mint, chopped (about 1/4 cup), handful of fresh mixed sprouts (any kind ), toasted pine nuts or 1 oz almonds, ripe avocado, peeled and sliced into small pieces

watermelon in bite-sized chunks , seeds removed, ripe tomatoes, quartered, fresh goat cheese, crumbled, prepared balsamic vinaigrette dressing, chopped fresh basil

ditalini, pepperoni, cut into 1/4-inch slices, then the slices quartered, chopped green bell pepper, ripe plum tomatoes, peeled and cut into bite-size chunks, fresh white mushroom, thinly sliced, pitted black olives, thinly sliced, mozzarella cheese, shredded, red wine vinegar, salt, fresh ground black pepper, anchovy paste (optional), garlic cloves, minced, dried oregano, extra virgin olive oil

vegetable oil, green bell pepper, chopped, onion, chopped, garlic, finely chopped, boneless skinless chicken breast half , cut into bite-sized pieces, thick & chunky salsa (your favorite heat ), sliced ripe olives, corn tortillas, cut into halves,divided, shredded monterey jack cheese or 2 cups cheddar cheese, divided, sour cream , optional

jiffy cornbread mix, egg beaters egg substitute or 1/4 cup egg substitute, skim milk, fat free ranch dressing (or make your own 1 package. dry ranch salad dressing mix, 8 oz fat-free sour cream, and 1 cup low-fa), canned pinto beans, drained and rinsed, cranberry beans or 16 oz october beans, shredded low-fat sharp cheddar cheese, ripe summer tomatoes, diced and drained or 1 pint sweet grape tomatoes, cut in half, green bell pepper, diced, red bell pepper, diced, spring onions, thinly sliced (optional), chopped green chilies, drained, canned corn, drained, coarsely chopped romaine lettuce, frozen green pea, thawed, hormel real bacon bits (i use hormel or oscar mayer) (optional), cooked elbow macaroni (optional), black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained (optional), broccoli florets , cut into bite-size buds (optional), diced celery (optional), sliced water chestnuts, cut in quarters (optional), kidney beans, rinsed and drained (optional), canned great northern beans, rinsed and drained (optional), canned black beans, rinsed and drained (optional)

unsalted butter, melted, brown sugar, eggs, lightly beaten, vanilla extract, ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 cup), fresh strawberries (cut into bite sized pieces), all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, salt

vine ripe tomatoes, cut into chunks, red onion, thinly sliced, european seedless cucumber, cut into bite-size chunks, red bell pepper, seeded and chunked, green bell pepper, seeded and chunked, cubanelle pepper, seeded and chunked, kalamata black olives, several sprigs fresh flat-leaf parsley , about 1/2 cup, imported greek feta, a couple of glugs ) extra-virgin olive oil, splashes ) red wine vinegar, dried oregano , crushed in palm of your hand, coarse salt and black pepper, pita breads

dried white beans, chorizo sausage (chopped into bite sized pieces), arborio rice (or other short grain rice), bacon, onion, olive oil, ripe tomatoes, garlic cloves, minced, bay leaf, fresh parsley, minced, red pepper flakes, salt (or to your taste ), pepper

corn, well drained, limes, shrimp, cleaned,cooked and peeled,cut bite size (use large ones ), green peas, mayonnaise (i used light), red onions, finely diced, salt, black pepper, ripe tomatoes, garlic bread (already sliced, ready to pop into the oven)

fresh lime juice, fish sauce, sugar, thai bird chiles or 1/2 serrano chile, chopped, oyster sauce, soy sauce, beef sirloin or flank steak, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, vegetable oil, garlic, sliced, ripe pineapple (about 1/2 cup), cut into bite-sized slices about 1/4-inch thick (optional), asian basil leaves, cut in half, red onion , thinly sliced lengthwise, watercress, washed , picked over, and torn into bite-sized sprigs, ripe tomato, cut into thin wedges

vine ripe tomatoes, cut into chunks, red onion, thinly sliced, cucumber, cut into bite-size chunks, red bell pepper, seeded and chunked, green bell pepper, seeded and chunked, kalamata black olives, several sprigs fresh flat-leaf parsley , about 1/2 cup, ib feta cheese, extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano , crushed in palm of your hand, coarse salt and black pepper

baby spinach, fennel bulb, sliced into thin strips, pear, not too ripe, peeled, cored, and sliced thinly, dried tart cherries or 1/4 cup cranberries, roasted turkey , cut into bite-sized pieces, parmesan cheese, shredded, smoky-sweet almonds, lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper

cantaloupe, diced into 1 inch cubes, cucumber, peeled seeded and cut into bite-size chunks, carrot, shredded, pineapple chunks, well drained, head butter lettuce, separated washed and patted dry, ripe banana , cut into 1/2 inch thick slices, roasted salted cashews, mint leaf, thinly sliced, vegetable oil, chili sauce (kikkoman thai style), lime zest, fresh lime juice, honey, salt

serrano peppers , seeds removed, anaheim peppers , seeds removed, shallot, lemongrass stalk , about 5 inches, after trimming, roughly chopped, knuckle ginger, chopped, anchovy paste, hot curry powder, ground cumin, ground coriander, ground turmeric, ground ginger, vegetable oil, vegetable oil, green curry paste, coconut milk, red bell peppers , sliced into 2 by 3/4-inch pieces, poblano pepper , sliced into 2 by 3/4-inch pieces, red onions, sliced in half rings, fresh lime juice, fish sauce, brown sugar, cornstarch, boneless, skinless chicken breasts , sliced across grain into bite-sized pieces, boneless, skinless chicken thighs , cut into bite-sized pieces, jasmine rice, cooked, bacon, cooked and crumbled, roma tomatoes , seeds removed and diced, green onions, thinly sliced, diced red bell pepper, eggs, hard-boiled and diced, raisins, dry roasted and salted peanuts, coconut, toasted, spicy pear chutney , recipe follows, ripe bosc pears, cut in 1/2 and cored, garlic cloves, peeled , smashed, olive oil, brown sugar, cinnamon, red pepper flakes, salt, lemon, juiced (about 2 tbsp), maple syrup, red onion, diced, serrano pepper, seeded and minced, minced shallot, minced fresh ginger, apple cider vinegar, chopped fresh rosemary leaves, dried cranberries

chorizo sausage , cut into bite-sized chunks or, ground-beef seasoned with ground cumin, salt & pepper, head ice-berg lettuce, washed, dried, and thinly sliced, ripe tomatoes, coarsely chopped, scallions, coarsely chopped or 1 medium onion, diced, cheddar cheese, shredded, cucumber, peeled, seeded & diced, taco chips , broken into bite-sized pieces, store-bought tomato salsa

vegetable oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, sugar, ground mustard, salt, worcestershire sauce, garlic powder (not garlic salt), pepper, salad greens , torn into bite-sized pieces, cooked chicken or 2 cups cooked turkey, cut into bite-sized pieces, hard-boiled eggs, peeled and chopped, tomatoes, chopped, ripe avocado, peeled, pitted, and chopped, crumbled blue cheese, streaky bacon , cooked crisp and crumbled