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A healthy serving of sunshine
Invigorating 100 percent orange juice is typically a staple at the breakfast table, but did you know this Florida gem can easily be used beyond the glass to infuse recipes with nutrients and an explosion of citrus-sweet flavor? One of the most popular and naturally healthy beverages around, 100 percent Florida orange juice is known for its superior taste. More than 90 percent of America's orange juice is made from Florida oranges, which are grown full of flavor and juicier than those grown in other regions of the world. Chef Scott Uehlein, corporate chef of Canyon Ranch Health Resorts and SpaClubs, renowned for its healthy, life-enhancing vacations, says, "Pure Florida orange juice is my favorite home-grown secret to adding bold taste and enhanced nutrition to my recipes." Replacing ingredients with orange juice can boost the nutritional value of recipes by delivering essential vitamins and nutrients that benefit long-term health, such as vitamin C, folate and potassium. "There are simple ways to incorporate more nutrients into recipes without sacrificing flavor," says Chef Uehlein. "I look for naturally healthy ingredients from local areas around the country to add extra taste to on-trend dishes." Chef Uehlein's newly-created Florida-inspired recipes using 100 percent orange juice are easy to prepare and bring a nutritious dose of sunshine to your table. Orange Crab Salad 3/4 cup orange juice
Whisk together first 5 ingredients to make dressing; set aside. In large mixing bowl, combine avocado, orange, red onion, red bell pepper, cilantro and jalapeno. Let stand for 30 minutes. Squeeze all liquid out of crabmeat. Check carefully for any shells. Add crabmeat to salad mixture. Arrange lettuce on salad plates. Top with crabmeat mixture and reserved dressing. Season to taste with freshly ground pepper; garnish with orange segments if desired. Makes 6 servings Mint Orange Agave Cooler 
8 fresh mint leaves
Place mint leaves in the bottom of the glass. With the back of a spoon, bruise mint to break up slightly to release flavor. Add ice. Combine all remaining ingredients, stir and pour over mint and ice. Cook's Note: Mix 1/4 cup sugar with 1 tablespoon chopped mint leaves. Stir. Pour onto plate. Wet rim of glass and dip into mixture prior to adding drink. Adds more of that great minty flavor to this drink. Makes 1 (8-ounce) serving. *Agave nectar is a naturally-occurring sweetener that has a lower glycemic index value than other sweeteners. It is available at supermarkets and natural foods stores. Orange Crepes with Fruit Filling 
Crepes: 4 eggs
Fruit Filling: 1 cup fresh blueberries
In a blender container, place eggs, orange juice, sugar and salt. Cover and pulse 15 seconds until combined. While blender is on, add flour one tablespoon at a time until blended well. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. Melt 1/2 tablespoon butter in a 10" nonstick sauté pan. Pour 3 tablespoons of batter into the pan and swirl around to coat the bottom of the pan evenly. Cook until edges are nice and brown and middle is firm to the touch. Loosen edges and flip crepe and cool for approximately 15 seconds. Slide out of pan onto plate, cover with foil while continuing to make crepes with remaining batter. In a medium bowl, combine fruit with 1 tablespoon of sugar. Using a fork, crush the berries slightly to allow the juices to come out. Place 2 crepes on a plate. Ladle 1/4 cup of the fruit mixture on one side of each crepe and roll crepe over the fruit. Garnish with fresh whipped cream or powdered sugar, if desired. Serve immediately. Makes 4 servings. Chef Uehlein's tips for cooking with 100 percent Florida orange juice --When making fruit salad, toss the cut fruit with 100 percent Florida orange juice to prevent oxidation and lend a great sweet and tart flavor. --Substituting 100 percent Florida orange juice for a portion of the vinegar in a salad dressing is a great way to add a slightly sweet flavor and to balance the taste of the vinegar. --When making your favorite pancake or waffle batter, substitute 100 percent Florida orange juice for the water, milk or buttermilk in the recipe. This will give the pancakes a great flavor and pack far more vitamin C. --Prepare oatmeal with 100 percent orange juice instead of water. Top cooked oatmeal with 100 percent orange juice rather than butter or cream for great flavor and no added fat. For more of Chef Uehlein's recipes featuring orange juice, visit www.floridajuice.com/backtothegrove, and for more information on Canyon Ranch Health Resorts and SpaClubs, visit www.canyonranch.com. 4/21/08 Date: 4/14/08
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