Fruits
Images & Videos
1.
- Apricots are the one fruit I don’t like.
- Oranges, apples, pears, and bananas are all types of fruit.
- Would you like some fruit for dessert?
- The cherry tree in our garden is in fruit (= it has fruit growing on it).
- I like exotic fruit, like mangoes and papayas.
- How many pieces of fresh fruit do you eat in a day?
- fruit trees
- He runs a fruit and vegetable stall in the market.
Audio
Definitions & Sample Sentences
1. Fruit Salad with Honey-Lime Dressing
Ingredients:
- 2 cups mixed fresh fruits (such as strawberries, blueberries, kiwi, pineapple, and orange segments)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
- Prepare the Fruits: Wash and cut the fresh fruits into bite-sized pieces.
- Make Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together honey and lime juice until well combined.
- Combine: In a large bowl, gently toss the mixed fruits with the honey-lime dressing until evenly coated.
- Serve: Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired. Serve chilled.
2. Banana Pancakes
Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- Sliced bananas and maple syrup for serving
Instructions:
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mix together milk, egg, mashed bananas, and melted butter until well combined.
- Combine Mixtures: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix; the batter may be lumpy.
- Cook Pancakes: Preheat a skillet over medium heat and lightly grease it. Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form on the surface (about 2-3 minutes), then flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve: Serve warm with sliced bananas and maple syrup drizzled on top.
3. Mango Salsa
Ingredients:
- 2 ripe mangoes, diced
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1 bell pepper (red or yellow), diced
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt to taste
Instructions:
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the diced mangoes, red onion, bell pepper, jalapeño (if using), and cilantro.
- Add Lime Juice: Squeeze lime juice over the mixture and sprinkle with salt to taste.
- Mix Well: Gently toss everything together until well combined.
- Serve: Serve immediately with tortilla chips, or use as a topping for grilled fish or chicken.
Follow Us on Social Media
