DELICIOUS STRAWBERRIES

Fresh ruby red strawberries give your taste buds a treat. The juice is sweet and tantalizing. Even the aroma of fresh berries excites the palate and prepares the way for a great adventure in eating. Try some of these recipes as you partake of a fruit that is luscious, beautiful in color, and heavenly in any menu plan. ENJOY! BASKET OF FRUIT 2 cups fresh, hulled strawberries 1 cantaloupe 1 pineapple 2 cups blueberries 3 kiwi fruit 1 banana 2 oranges Sauce: 1 egg 1 tbs. lime juice 1/4 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed please 1/2 cup orange juice 1 cup sugar Prepare the sauce: Beat the egg. Place in a pan with the lime juice, lemon juice, orange juice, and sugar. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and stir gently for 1 minute. Set aside to cool. Remove the rind from the cantaloupe, and cut into bite-size pieces. Do the same with the pineapple, kiwi fruit, banana (dipped in a little lemon juice to avoid discoloration), and oranges. Wash the strawberries before they are hulled. Wash the blueberries in cold water. Place in a clear glass bowl so your guests can admire the colors. Pour the sauce over the fruit but do not stir. Allow to stand for 2-1/2 hours before serving. Stir very gently just before serving. *********************** LAYERED STRAWBERRY DESSERT 2 cups fresh strawberries, washed, hulled and sliced 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup cornstarch 2 1/2 tbs. strawberry