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Saffron Rice with Mango and Macadamia

June 19, 2012 All Year

saffron mango macadamia rice

Saffron flavors the rice and gives it a beautiful yellow color that goes nicely with the yellow-orange mangos, while the macadamia nuts add richness and a little texture.

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Mango Sorbet with Ginger and Thai Chili

May 7, 2012 Dairy free

thai chili mango sorbet (4)

An easy sweet mango sorbet with lime juice, ginger, and Thai chili, with or without an ice cream maker.

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Grilled Pineapple, Banana and Mango

April 19, 2012 All Year

grilled pineapple mango and banana with plate and fork

What can a vegetarian grill? This simple, healthy fruit dessert of grilled pineapple, mango, and banana.

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Black Bean Tostada with Avocados, Tomatoes, and Mango Salsa

April 18, 2012 All Year

black bean tostado with tomatos, avocados, mango salsa (2)

Black bean, avocado, and mango salsa tortillas to satisfy the whole family. Made with corn tortillas and homemade black beans cooked with cilantro, onion, and garlic (canned beans will also work) and topped with a layer of tomatoes and Ataulfo or champagne mango salsa.

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Mango Salsa

April 17, 2012 Dairy free

veggies for mango stir-fry

Mango-sweet, lime juice-tangy, and a little jalapeno hot: mango salsa from smooth, non-stringy Ataulfo mangoes is good on burritos, tostadas, or just on top of beans and rice.

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The best mangoes

April 15, 2012 Spring

Ataulfo champagne mangoes

Learn about the best mangoes available in the US, Ataulfo or champagne mangoes. Why the most common grocery store variety, Tommy Atkins, is not as good. How to cut mangoes, and what to do with them.

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Festival Blend Smoothie

March 27, 2012 All Year

wawona festival blend smoothie

A quick mix of mango, papaya, pineapple, and strawberry, plus soy (or other) milk.

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Pineapple Mango Smoothie

March 8, 2012 All Year

pineapple mango smoothie (3)

This tropics-inspired winner features frozen pineapple tidbits and frozen mango chunks from Trader Joe’s, with unsweetened almond soy milk and a spoonful of Thai Kitchen coconut milk.

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Banana Mango Smoothie

January 27, 2012 All Year

banana mango smoothie (2)

This banana mango smoothie balances sweet banana perfectly with tart mango. Done in five minutes using three ingredients. frozen mango chunks, one medium-ripe banana, and unsweetened almond or soy milk.

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