12 creamy tropical Recipes

mixed tropical fruit, drained, mandarin oranges, drained, banana, sliced, marshmallows, vanilla yogurt, flaked coconut, almonds, toasted

chopped dried apricots, seedless raisins, grated fresh orange peel, orange juice, part-skim milk ricotta or low fat, cottage cheese, honey, ground coriander or 1/2 tsp curry powder, burrito-size flour tortillas, chopped fresh dole tropical gold, pineapple, well-drained, chopped mango, mint sprigs

yoplait 99% fat free creamy vanilla yogurt (from 2-lb container), flaked coconut, toasted if desired, crushed pineapple in juice, drained, brown sugar, nectarines, sliced, strawberries, grapes, gingersnaps or 16 graham cracker squares

pineapple chunks, drained, mandarin oranges, drained, papaya, cut into bite-size chunks, mango, cut into bite-size chunks, peach, peeled and cut into bite-size chunks, plantains, peeled and sliced, pomegranate , seeds only, lemon juice, honey, blackberry yogurt

water, sea salt (pink himalayan), powdered bonito, green onions, sliced, white miso (mellow paste organic), coconut milk, panang curry paste (red ), thai red chili peppers (whole , do not cut), fresh galangal root (finely grated ), kaffir lime leaves (small), stalk lemongrass (fine minced ), shiitake mushrooms (fresh ), straw mushrooms (only if you cant find fresh), fresh lime juice (half of 1 juicy lime), raw brown sugar, butter (to poach the quail eggs in), fresh udon noodles, fresh cilantro (de-stemmed, leaves only ), quail eggs

grain white rice, water, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla, salt, diced mixed fresh tropical fruits such as pineapple , mango, and papaya

organic brown rice, water, organic coconut oil, water mixed with 2 - 3 tbsp tropical traditions coconut cream concentrate, freshly ground black pepper, salt, garnish: dried unsweetened flaked coconut, toasted

all-purpose flour, margarine or 1 cup butter, softened, powdered sugar, chopped almonds, cream cheese, softened, sugar, vanilla extract, crushed pineapple, drained and 1 cup juice reserved, heavy whipping cream, marshmallows, cornstarch, strawberry, quartered

whole banana, frozen pineapple chunks, frozen raspberries, mango juice, plain greek yogurt, plain rice milk (or soy milk)

strawberry, hulled and sliced, ripe kiwi, peeled and sliced, fresh raspberry, ripe star fruit , sliced cross wise, ripe papaya, peeled and thinly sliced (may substitute pineapple for any of the fruits if desired), vanilla yogurt, reduced-fat cream cheese (softened ), honey, cinnamon, fresh lemon juice, grated fresh lemon rind