With school now a distant memory, summer is picnic season for families from coast-to-coast. Young children, teenagers and busy parents all love a fun family picnic because it’s a chance to get out of the house, relax and enjoy great food. Whether you’re spending your day at the beach, playing at the park down the street, taking a long family hike in a national park, or simply hanging out in the backyard, everyone in your family will cherish their memories of these special moments. So, make sure to give your next picnic some extra thought, because the right food can make all the difference

Crispy meringue shells filled with lemon cream, a mascarpone mixture and berries… it's a combination that will delight your taste buds any time of year. You'll be using one recipe of our Limoneira Classic Lemon Curd, which you can make ahead and store until you're ready. INGREDIENTS Meringue Nests 4 large egg whites 1 teaspoon Limoneira lemon juice 1 cup coconut sugar Lemon Berry Cream 1 recipe Limoneira Classic Lemon Curd 3/4 cup mascarpone cheese 2 tablespoons honey 1 lemon zest only 2 tablespoons coconut sugar 1/2 cup whipping cream 1 cup berries Topping 1/2 cup berries 3 tablespoons

Creamy orange cheesecake with a hint of spice, and a luscious topping to finish it off – this variation on a classic dessert will quickly become a favorite. It’s impressive enough for friends or guests, but you’ll want to make it just for yourself at least some of the time so you can fully savor the goodness. INGREDIENTS Cheesecake 1 1/4 cups biscuit crumbs, crushed 3 tablespoons butter, melted 3/4 cups ricotta 3/4 cups cream cheese 3/4 cup coconut sugar 1 teaspoon powdered ginger 1 teaspoon powdered cinnamon 4 large eggs 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt 1 tablespoon

Have you ever had a grilled strawberry? Because if you haven't, you should! They're so good in the summer and perfect for all your backyard cookouts. This recipe is a great combo of sweet and savory and it was easy to throw together! You can mix it up by adding your favorite summer veggies. For a little added texture, try adding sesame seeds to your chicken before grilling. Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts, diced into large chunks (approx. six pieces per breast) 1 yellow squash, cut into thick rounds 1 zucchini, cut into thick rounds 12 large California Giant strawberries, stems removed, kept

Are you ready to dive into something fresh this summer? We have curated an incredible selection of our favorite summer salads that will help you enjoy all the flavors of summer! Salads don’t have to be simply greens – you can build something that will cater to everyone’s tastes and be both nourishing & delicious. Incorporate greenhouse grown Tomatoes , Peppers and Cucumbers into your next salad for a consistent flavor that will leave your tastebuds happy! Wave goodbye to mundane greens because salads should be full of flavors, textures, and colors. Salads offer more than just a delightful

Dole Food Co. is calling upon its top banana and pineapple to help families jump back into the fall season and back-to-school routine in the most fun way ever. Bobby Banana and Pinellopy Pineapple, Dole’s beloved healthy-living mascots, are back, front-and-center, hosting an eight-week initiative featuring produce-rich recipe ideas, serving suggestions, expert information, digital downloads, character merchandise and in-store and at-home resources that can ease the transition for parents and heads of households and help them fuel young minds and bodies for success during the new school year