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Did you know you could be missing out on a host of benefits, from cancer-fighting agents to improved cardiovascular health?  A recent French study discovered that a diet rich in fruit might even help preserve your memory as you age.  Plus, the more varied your diet, the more likely you are to get all the vitamins, essential minerals and phytonutrients you need.  Below a guide to expanding your fruit palate. IF YOU LIKE APPLES... Similar Nutrition: Papaya A medium papaya has even more fiber then a medium apple-enough to satisfy about 20 percent of your daily adequate intake.  Add papaya to a salad with sliced jicama, cucumber, lime juice, chili powder, and salt. Similar Taste: Quince This relative of the apple is denser and more tart.  To soften and sweeten, David Lebovitz, author of Ready For Dessert, poaches 8 quince with 7 cups water, 1/2 cup honey, 1 cup sugar, lemon juice, and 1 vanilla bean (15-25 minutes). IF YOU LIKE BANANAS... Sim...

**Article found in April 2012 Oprah Magazine Do you ever wonder which vitamins and nutrients do what for your body?  It's easy to say oh I take Vitamin C, or I eat fruit.  But did you know that each fruit, vegetable and protein each does our body good?  Well it does.  Even chocolate.   Vitamin C Vitamin C fights free-radical damage to our cells and DNA, helps with tissue synthesis and wound healing, may boost HKL cholesterol (the good kind), aids in bone growth, and enhances the body's absorption of iron.  (nutritionists suggest pairing your C-rich foods with good iron sources to get the most benefit from both nutrients.)  Citrus fruits like oranges and grapefruits are especially high in C, but plenty of vegetables, like kale and broccoli, and other fruits, like apricots and peaches, can help you reach the recommended 75 milligrams a day. C-Portion Suggestions: 1/2 pink grapefruit or 9 small strawberries (about 51 percent of your RDA)...

**found in a very old issue of Life And Style Magazine This classic dish is the perfect starter at Ashton Kutcher's LA restaurant Dolce How to make it: Serves: about 4 Ingredients 3 eggplants 1/2 cup All-Purpose-GF Flour 2 eggs 1/2 cup marinara sauce (try Rao's) 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese Prep: 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees 2. Slice eggplant into 1/4-inch sheets 3. Pat each piece with flour 4. Place 2 eggs in a bowl and mix 5. Dip each piece of eggplant into egg mixture 6. Fry in a pan in two cups of oil until golden and crispy 7. Lay crisp eggplant in oven-safe pan and cover with marinara sauce 8. Top with cheeses and bake uncovered in oven at 375 degrees for 5 minutes Enjoy!! xoxo Julie www.goodiegoodiegluten-free.blogspot.com/ 

*found in a very old issue of Life And Style Gossip Magazine.  Such an old issue, from when Eva's last name was Parker.  Can't get to these celeb-owned hot spots?  The stars' recipes can be whipped up right at home. Beso's guacamole is a celebrity original!  The LA Mexican eatery is famous for Eva Longoria (x Parker's) tasty family recipe. Serves 6-8 Ingredients: 8 large ripe avocados 2 large tomatoes, diced 1 large yellow onion, diced 1 bunch of cilantro, chopped 3 small serrano peppers, diced salt and lemon juice to taste (8-9 lemons and a lot of salt recommended) Prep: Mash together all ingredients by hand Serve with a lime-flavored GF tortilla chips for dipping Enjoy!! xoxo Julie www.goodiegoodiegluten-free.blogspot.com/ 

**found in July 2003 Cooking Light Magazine-converted GF The vanilla cookies are very thin and are made from a batter that requires chilling before shaping.  They'll be soft when warm but light and crisp after they cool.  Gooey toppings make this a good knife-and-fork sandwich.  Assemble just before serving. Cookies: (converted to GF by Moi) 7 Tbsp. powdered sugar 6 tbsp. sifted all-purpose-gf-flour 1/4 tsp. vanilla extract 1 large egg Filling: 2 cups vanilla low-fat gf ice cream, softened 3/4 cup ripe mashed banana (about 1 1/2 medium bananas) 6 tbsp. coarsely chopped dry-roasted peanuts, divided (make sure gluten-free, some are definitely not) Remaining Ingredients: 6 tbsp. frozen fat-free whipped topping GF, thawed 6 Tbsp. GF chocolate syrup 6 maraschino cherries, drained 1.  To prepare cookies, combine sugar and flour, stirring with a whisk.  Add vanilla and egg, and beat with a mixer at medium speed 2 minutes. ...

There is nothing like bringing an old fashioned favorite into your own kitchen!  Forget going to the ice cream shop, stay home cuddle up on the couch, watch movies and make this fabulous dessert. Serves 4 Active time: 20 minutes/Start-finish: 30 minutes **found in August 2004 Gourmet Magazine This float was inspired by the Italian dessert affogato al caffe , which consists of ice cream that has been "drowned" in hot coffee.  We added caramelized sugar to the coffee for extra depth and topped it all off with whipped cream, toasted nuts, and chocolate shavings. 6 tbsp. granulated sugar 2 cups water 1/4 cup instant-expresso powder 2 cups ice cubes 1/2 cup chilled heavy cream 3 tbsp. confectioners sugar 4 generous scoops premium vanilla ice cream (from 1 pint) GF 2 tbsp. chopped nuts, such as almonds or hazelnuts (go with the hazelnuts), toasted 3 tbsp. bittersweet chocolate shavings (made with a vegetable peeler; from a 3-oz chocolate ba...

First I just need to say, YUM!!!! Omg.  I am so craving this right now!  This sundae is perfect for my evening dessert.  Too bad I do not have the ingredients.  I'll just blog it.  Enjoy!!  **found in April 2006 Gourmet Magazine Serves 4 Active time: 20 minutes/Start to Finish: 25 minutes 1 2/3 cups half-and-half 1/2 cup light brown sugar 1 tbsp. light corn syrup 1/4 tsp. salt 3/4 cup creamy GF peanut butter  1 1/2 pint premium vanilla ice cream (gf) 2 firm-ripe bananas, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices Garnish: coarsely chopped chocolate toffee candy such as Heath Bar 1.  Bring half-and-half, brown sugar, corn syrup, and salt to a boil in a 2-quart heavy saucepan over moderately high heat, whisking until smooth.  Remove from heat and whisk in peanut butter until smooth.  Transfer to a glass measure or small heatproof pitcher and cool slightly, about 5 minutes. 2.  Divide ice cream a...