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Peach and cherry with melon
Stone Fruits
Belonging to the botanical category of drupes which also includes coconuts and walnuts, stone fruits are packed with nutrients and provide crisp flavor when eaten whole or offer melting sweetness when incorporated into recipes. Peaches, cherries, nectarines, plums, apricots... These fruits take center stage in some of the most mouth-watering classic American dishes. Learn More Here.

-Great Ideas for Enjoying Stone Fruits
-Common & Surprising!
-Storage Temperatures for Stone Fruits
-Stone Fruit Fundamentals
Simple Elegance
Poached Apricots
Poaching Fruit
You may have poached fish or eggs, but have you ever tried fruit? Poaching allows you to infuse your favorite fruits with the spices and sweeteners you add to the liquid. Top your poached fruit with a dollop of real whipped cream, and you will fall in love with this easy cooking method. Check It Out!

-Tuscan Rice Cake with Marsala-Poached Fruit
-Cheesecake Tart with Poached Apricots & Cherries
-How to Poach Pears
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Cartoon of grill and food
Our country has some great cuisines in different areas. With everyone moving around, it's now possible to get a Philly cheesesteak in Miami or a New Orleans praline in Seattle. Learn more about some of these great foods in our Regional and Ethnic Cuisine Room!
Hot chocolate and chocolate chunks
The health benefits of chocolate may still be debated, but there's no doubt how good it tastes! Learn more about fabulous food and get some recipes in our Chocolate Room.
Exotic Bird Recipes
EmuEmu Recipes
This large bird has a very low fat content.
OstrichOstrich Recipes
A low-fat cousin to the emu.
QuailQuail Recipes
You may want to marinate your quail overnight.
Did You Know?
Paula Deen book cover
Paula Deen
Paula Deen learned how to cook good Southern food from her grandmother. She used this home-grown knowledge to start her own catering business, and the rest is history!