15 Deliciously Simple Ways To Cook With Fruit

Because no one needs to get scurvy this summer!

1. Grilled Nectarine & Goat Cheese Crostini

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Like fuzz-less peaches with firmer flesh, nectarines are simply succulent when roasted. Coupled with goat cheese and simple summer spices, this makes a stupid easy 15 minute app.

2. Adventurous Apple Pecan Za

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This non-traditional pizza that combines contrasting flavors and textures couldn't be easier to make!

3. Wet n Wild Watermelon Gazpacho

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A light, chilled soup that'll refresh in a sec with tons of hydrating watermelon and cucumbers. See this gluten free, vegan delight here!

4. Salmon, Blueberry & Grape Salad

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Tender salmon + cool fruit = YUM!

5. Avocado Soup with Citrus-Shrimp Relish

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Didya know that avocados are actually a fruit? If we're getting botanical about it. Check out this surprisingly low cal, thick and creamy fruit soup!

6. Raspberry Glazed Chicken Breasts

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It only takes a whopping four ingredients to whip up this tangy, low fat, protein rich berry bonanza.

7. Fresh Peaches avec Sabayon

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Sabayon - though it sounds fancy and complicated - is just a French version of foamy custard, made easily by whisking together egg yolks, wine, and sugar.

Add some fruit? Uhm, yes please!

8. Stone Fruit & Nut Salad

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What's nuttier than the professor? This fresh-tastic salad!

9. Lamb Chops Alongside Sauteed Apples

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If mint jelly is made with apples, why haven't you thought of this before? Well, that's because we thought of it for you.

10. Grilled Peach Salad with Cumin Dressing

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This leaf-lacking salad, and it's unique spices, makes the perfect side for any Mexican main.

11. Picante Three-Melon Salad

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This salad is a certified threesome of spicy, sweet, and succulence ― experience mexican chocolate, cayenne candied almonds, and pepper jelly intertwined here!

12. Pork n' Orange Curried Kabobs

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If you're not too keen on pork, you can easily sub in your fav meat. But make sure you save a few orange slices to squeeze over as you eat!

Can you say juicy...

13. Orange-Brandy Butter Bananas

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Simply brandy. Simply butter. Simply bananas.

Simply beauuuuuutiful.

14. Baked Sole with Mango Salsa

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Can't find ripe mango?

Easy fix: substitute any other fruit that is both sweet and tart - like apricots, peaches, or nectarines!

15. Pineapple Chicken Satay

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You'll need to pop on some shades if you want to dig into this bright and blinding Asian summer favorite!