Berry Fruit Salad - Serves 12

From thepioneerwoman.com

Grade Level - 2, in Ducbee's Opinion
(1 - easiest, 5 - difficult)

Details: 20 minutes prep, 20 minutes cook

Ingredients
1 cup Sugar
1 cup Water
Juice Of 1 Orange
Zest Of 1 Orange
2 whole Vanilla Beans, Caviar Scraped Out (or 2 Teaspoons Vanilla Extract)
4 pints Strawberries, Hulled And Halved
2 pints Blueberries
2 cups Red Grapes, Halved
2 cups Green Grapes, Halved
Mint Leaves, fresh

Equipment/Other
Saucepan
Large bowl

Directions
Place the sugar, water, orange juice and orange zest into a small saucepan and stir to combine. Bring to a boil, then turn the heat to low and simmer for 15-20 to thicken slightly. Set aside to cool, then store in the fridge until cold.

Mix together all the fruit in a large bowl and pour the syrup over the top, tossing gently. Garnish with mint leaves and serve.

Lemon Semifreddo with Berries - Serves 2

From Men's Health

This is an easy dessert to make for guests.  Especially effective and delicious after a rich meal as the strong citrus cuts through fatty aftertastes.

Grade Level - 1, in Ducbee's Opinion
(1 - easiest, 5 - difficult)

Ingredients
1 pint strawberries, sliced or quartered
2 tbsp cane sugar
1/2 c heavy whipping cream
1/2 c lemon curd
Shortbread cookies
2 sprigs of fresh mint

Equipment/Other
Large bowl
Small dessert-sized bowls or glasses

Directions

1. Toss berries and sugar together in a bowl; cover and set aside for 30-60 minutes.
2. Whisk heavy cream until thick. Add lemon curd, stir till combined. Divide between two small bowls. Cover and place in freezer for at least 1 hour.
3. Arrange berries over semifreddo
4. Garnish with mint and shortbread cookies

Raspberry-Chipotle Pork Tenderloin - Serves 6

From Tasting Colorado by Michelle Morris | North Fork Ranch, Shawnee (Owner: Karen S. May)

Grade Level - 3, in Ducbee's Opinion

(1 - easiest, 5 - difficult)

Ingredients:
2 pork tenderloins (~ 6 oz each)

Extra virgin olive oil

Chipotle chili powder

16 oz frozen raspberries

2 tbsp raspberry jam

1/4 c chicken stock

1/4 c orange juice

1/2 tsp onion salt

1/4 tsp pepper

1 tbsp cornstarch

Other/Equipment

Grill or Oven
Medium saucepan

Directions

1. Rub the pork with olive oil and sprinkle very lightly with chipotle seasoning. Heat grill to medium high OR preheat oven to 375 degrees; grill or roast until internal temperature is 145 to 150 degrees, about 30 to 40 minutes. Let meat rest before slicing.
2. Combine raspberries, jam, stock, orange juice, onion salt, pepper, and cornstarch in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
3. Slice cooked pork and serve with sauce.

Future Changes/Lessons Learned
Leftover raspberry sauce can be used on other meals and desserts