Imagine the look on your mom’s face when she sees you grilling dessert. Chalked full of fruit, this dessert makes a beautiful presentation.  Mom will know just how special she really is when her Mother’s Day celebration includes such a unique treat. You’ll be surprised as well, when you see how quick and simple the recipe is.

Grilled Angel Food Cake

14 ounce prepared angel food cake

1 Cup Cantaloupe , chopped

1 Cup Honeydew melon, chopped

1 Cup Peaches, chopped

1 /2 Cup Strawberries, chopped

1/2 Cup Raspberries

1/2 Cup Blackberries

1/4 Cup Sugar

2 1/2 Tbsp. Lime Juice

1 Tbsp. Chopped Fresh Mint

1 tsp. Red Monkey Organic Cinnamon

1/8 tsp Red Monkey All Natural Sea Salt

Directions:

In a medium bowl, combine fruit, sugar lime juice, mint, cinnamon and salt. Mix well. Cover and refrigerate for a couple of hours before serving.

When ready to serve prepare and preheat grill. Slice cake in half horizontally and place, cut side down, on grill 7 inches from medium coals. Grill for 30 to 60 seconds or until golden brown.

Turn cake carefully and grill on second side for 30 to 60 seconds or until golden brown.

Place cake on a serving platter and pour the fruit mixture over it . For individual servings slice the cake and put on individual plates, top with fruit.

Garnish with fresh mint or Red Monkey All Natural Sugar Twisters.

With the warm beautiful days of spring in full swing most of us are ready to get out and enjoy this beautiful weather. So, if your looking for something to do this weekend, look no further than the 11th Annual Rock’n Ribs BBQ Festival in Springfield, MO.  This event will be held in the Bass Pro Parking Lot at the corner of Campbell Ave. and Sunshine Ave. The Festival dates are April 16th and 17th with lots of entertainment for all ages.  The proceeds go to help 6 local children’s charities.  So, pack up the whole family and head on over to Bass Pro Shop for some fun, great food and help support a most worthy cause. 

Click on the link below for all the details.

11th Annual Rock’n Ribs BBQ Festival

Pistachios,  also known as the green almond and a member of the cashew family is the seed fruit of pistacia vera, originating in Persia.  Recent archeological evidence in Turkey suggests that pistachio’s date back as early as 7,000 B.C., making it one of the oldest flowering nut trees.  After first being planted in California in the 1930’s the production of pistachios here in the United States has grown rapidly. Today, the United States is the second largest producer of pistachio’s in the world with Iran being the largest.

While pistachios are famous as a snack or for being used in ice cream they can also add flavor to a variety of dishes. If you love pistachios then check out The Green Nut for some great recipe ideas.