Tropical Fruit And Yogurt Cones Food

TROPICAL-FRUIT CONES

Steps:

• Pulse frozen fruit and salt in a food processor until smooth. Add agave and lime juice (if using mango) or just agave (if using kiwi); pulse until thoroughly combined. Transfer to a freezer-safe container, cover surface, and freeze until firm, at least 2 hours and up to 1 week.
• Melt chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over (not in) a pot of boiling water; let cool slightly. Dip tops of cones in melted chocolate and sprinkle with candies, nuts, or a combination. Freeze until set, at least 5 minutes and up to 1 day.
• Temper purees in refrigerator until slightly softened, about 15 minutes. Scoop into cones, spoon magic shell over top, and serve immediately.

FRUIT AND YOGURT

Steps:

• Top a PretzelCrisps® with a dollop of Greek Yogurt and some fresh fruit for a tasty, healthy snack.

FROZEN TROPICAL FRUIT YOGURT

Steps:

• Put everything except the fresh fruit in a food processor and blend. Scoop straight into bowls, or tip into a container and freeze if you want to serve it later. Serve with the fresh tropical fruit and spoon over the passion fruit seeds.

NUTCRACKER CONES

Steps:

• Toast nuts on sheet pan for 10 minutes in a preheated 350 degrees F oven.
• Melt butter with cayenne, sugar and rosemary. Put toasted nuts in large saute pan, add butter mixture, lemon zest, salt and stir over medium heat until thoroughly mixed and butter cooks away. Adjust seasoning, as needed. Serve in paper cones with fresh rosemary garnish.

FROZEN FRUIT AND YOGURT CUPS

Steps:

• Coarsely crumble the biscotti into 2 small bowls. Puree the yogurt and frozen raspberries in a blender until smooth and thick. Spoon the yogurt mixture over the biscotti. Drizzle each bowl with the honey and sprinkle the almonds on top. Serve with a cup of Americano coffee, if desired.

TACO CONES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Put an oven rack in the lowest position with a 6-inch clearance above. Cut eight 6-inch squares of heavy-duty foil and eight 1-inch squares of heavy-duty foil. Using the larger foil squares, wrap each sugar cone, molding to the shape of the cone to cover completely and tucking in excess. Spray the outside of the foil generously with cooking spray and set aside.
• Add 1 teaspoon canola oil to a medium pan over medium-high heat, then add the onions. Cook, stirring often, until the onions are soft, about 4 minutes. Add the beef and garlic and cook, breaking the meat apart with a spoon, 2 minutes, then add the chili powder and 1 teaspoon salt and stir well to incorporate. Add the salsa and 1/3 cup of water and cook, breaking apart the meat and stirring, until the sauce is bubbly and the beef is browned, 4 minutes more. Remove from the heat and set aside.
• Brush both sides of each of the tortillas using the remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Wrap a tortilla around a sugar cone and secure the seam with a toothpick. Trim the top of the tortilla with scissors to make an even edge. Put it on a large baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and cones.
• Bake for 5 minutes, then wrap the tip of each cone with the small foil squares to keep the tips from burning. Return to the oven until the cones are lightly browned and crisp and hold their shape, 5 to 7 minutes more. Remove the foil tips, and carefully remove the foil cone inserts and the toothpicks. Unwrap and reserve the sugar cones for another use. If the tortilla cones are still soft, return them, empty, to the oven, to cook until crisp, 1 to 2 minutes more.
• Meanwhile reheat the meat filling and set it out along with the cheese, avocado, cilantro, sour cream, jalapenos, tomatoes, salsa, hot sauce and lime wedges for a taco bar. Serve the cones hot from the oven, allowing each eater to build his or her own taco.

FRUIT AND YOGURT PARFAIT

Steps:

• Layer 2 oz. yogurt, 2-3 sliced strawberries, 1/8 cup blueberries and 1/8 cup chopped pecans in parfait glass.
• Repeat layers. Top with remaining yogurt.
• Garnish with a few chopped pecans and/or a strawberry if desired.

SUMMERTIME FRUIT CONES

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the nectarines, whole strawberries and blueberries. In another bowl, combine the mashed strawberries, ginger and cinnamon. Fold in whipped topping. , Fill each waffle cone with 1/4 cup fruit mixture; top with 2 tablespoons whipped topping mixture. Repeat layers. Serve immediately.

YOGURT WITH GRANOLA, TROPICAL FRUIT, AND CRYSTALLIZED GINGER

Steps:

• Mix fruit, honey, and 1/3 cup crystallized ginger in medium bowl. Spoon 1/2 cup yogurt into each bowl. Top each with 1/2 cup granola, then 3/4 cup fruit mixture. Spoon remaining 1/2 cup yogurt in dollops over fruit. Garnish with more chopped crystallized ginger and serve.
• *A thick yogurt; sold at some supermarkets and at specialty foods stores and Greek markets.