YIELDS: 6 SERVINGS, PREP TIME: 0 HOURS 10 MINS, TOTAL TIME: 0 HOURS 10 MINS INGREDIENTS 3 avocados, pitted Juice of 2 limes 1/4 c. freshly chopped cilantro, plus more for garnish 1/2 small white onion, finely chopped 1 small jalapeño (seeded if you prefer less heat), minced 1/2 tsp. kosher salt DIRECTIONS In a
Persimmons are orange or reddish-brown colored fruits, which are shaped like small, flat tomatoes. They are known to have a sweet and textured flavor. There are usually two kinds of persimmons –the astringent and the non-astringent varieties. Astringent persimmons are high in plant chemicals known as tannins, which tends to give the unripe version of
Peaches are juicy and versatile summer fruits that are native to China and South Asia. Peaches belong to the family of Rosaceae, which includes fruits like plums and cherries. Unlike nectarines, which have a smooth outer surface, peaches have fuzzy, velvety skin. They have a delicate aroma and a juicy, yellowish pulp. Peaches are drupes
Papaya or pawpaw is a cerise-orange colored juicy fruit, which is not only fragrant and delicious but also very healthy. It has been famous for hundreds of years and was once referred to as the “fruit of the angels” by explorer Christopher Columbus. Papaya is a natural source of vitamins and minerals essential for the
Nectarine is a delicious fruit which belongs to the Rosaceae family, just like plums and peaches. In fact, they are quite similar to peaches in appearance except for the lack of fuzziness on the skin, which is there on peaches. Nectarines grown in warmer temperate regions are also referred to as stone fruits or drupes
It’s a type of blackberry that was developed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture as part of Oregon State University’s breeding program. Introduced in 1956, the marionberry is a cross between two blackberry varieties (cultivars) known as Ollalieberry and Chehalem. They start out red and when fully ripe, are a deep purple. It came from
Mangosteen is a reddish or dark purple fruit with white, juicy flesh, which is popular in Thailand. It is known as the queen of fruits because of its exquisite taste that has the notes of ripe strawberry, a fragrant peach, and creamy vanilla ice cream. The plant of the mangosteen may have originated in Thailand
Lime is a small, round, green-color hybrid citrus fruit. Due to its acidic sour juice and unique aroma, the lime fruit is widely used in various cuisines to accent flavor. It is a common ingredient in Mexican, Vietnamese, and Thai cuisine. There are several species of citrus fruits referred to as limes including key lime,
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