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Brazilian cook bananas in many ways although frying them in vegetable oil or butter is the probably the most popular. The bananas can be served just the way they come out of the pan as a side dish, as you would find in Cuba, or sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar for a sweet dessert.

An ideal appetizer for harvest time or to celebrate Halloween.

Try this recipe for tuna steaks with mango salsa when you want something a little different for grilling.

A fine sweet dessert that combines the healthful properties of apples, blueberries and nuts. Consider it a light version of an apple crisp.

Light pancakes with anti-oxidant packed blueberries and tangy lemon flavor make a healthy choice for breakfast, a light lunch, a tasty snack or a homely dessert.

Cheese and pear always goes nicely together but we’ve given it a twist by placing it in a wrap! Great for picnics of lunch boxes.

This crumble has a greater amount of fruit and only a small amount of topping. This is a great way to get that extra sweet fix while keeping calories low.

Easy to make with vegetable margarine, as a vegetarian recipe, although the cookies made with margarine will be softer.

A great breakfast dish, or a filling dessert than can become a light meal by adding some chopped toasted nuts or low fat yogurt.