Fresh Fruit In A White Wine Ginger Marinade Food

FRESH GINGER FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix ginger with juices. Toss lightly with fruit and chill for 2 hours.
• Wine Suggestion: Grosset Polish Hill Riesling, 1997

FRESH SUMMER FRUIT IN GINGER-WINE SYRUP

Steps:

• Combine wine, 1 1/2 cups water, sugar, and ginger in medium saucepan. Simmer over medium heat until reduced to 2 cups, about 16 minutes. Cool. Refrigerate until cold, about 1 hour. Remove and discard ginger.
• Place fruit in large bowl. Add syrup; toss to coat. Cover; chill at least 2 hours and up to 4 hours before serving.

FRESH FRUIT WITH CREAMY GRAND MARNIER SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine first 5 ingredients and 2 tablespoons Grand Marnier in processor. Blend until smooth.
• Taste and add more Grand Marnier, if desired.
• Transfer mixture to bowl and refrigerate until cold, about one hour. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Keep refrigerated.).
• Divide fruit among 8 stemmed goblets.
• Top with sauce and serve.
• Note: Use any fresh fruit in season that you like. It's especially good with strawberries, grapes, and blueberries.

WINE MARINATED GRAPES

Steps:

• Break the bunch of grapes apart into little clusters.
• Combine white wine and sugar in a large bowl and stir to dissolve sugar. (The recipe says not to use an aluminum bowl.).
• Add in the grapes and lemon peel, and gently toss to coat.
• Cover and refrigerate at least 3 hours or up to 24 hours.
• Transfer grapes to a serving tray or shallow bowl and sprinkle with rest of sugar.
• Optional: you can substitute the sprinkled sugar for a bit of fresh chopped rosemary.