Arbuckle Creek

Category: Dragonfruit

  • BBQ Jackfruit Sliders with Dragonfruit Slaw

    BBQ Jackfruit Sliders with Dragonfruit Slaw

    Vegan recipe Ingredients2 cups jackfruit½ cup BBQ sauce1 tbsp olive oil1 cup shredded cabbage½ cup diced dragonfruit2 tbsp vegan mayo1 tbsp apple cider vinegar6 slider buns InstructionsCook jackfruit in oil 5 min.Add BBQ sauce; simmer 10 min.Mix slaw ingredients.Toast buns, fill with jackfruit + slaw.

  • Jackfruit Tacos with Finger Lime Crema & Dragonfruit Salsa

    Jackfruit Tacos with Finger Lime Crema & Dragonfruit Salsa

    Vegan recipe Ingredients (Serves 4)Jackfruit Filling2 cups canned young green jackfruit (drained, shredded)1 tbsp olive oil1 tsp smoked paprika1 tsp cumin½ tsp chili powder½ tsp salt½ cup vegetable broth Dragonfruit Salsa1 cup diced dragonfruit¼ cup diced red onion2 tbsp chopped cilantro1 tbsp lime juice¼ tsp salt Finger Lime Crema½ cup vegan sour cream2 finger limes…

  • What to do when your dragonfruit plants suffer a freeze

    Oof, freezes are brutal on dragonfruit 😬 The good news: they’re tougher than they look, and you might be able to bring them back depending on how hard the freeze was. Here’s what to do, step by step: 1. Don’t prune right away (for a few days)After a freeze, damaged tissue can look worse than…

  • How to build a trellis and plant a dragonfruit cutting

    PART 1 – STARTING A DRAGONFRUIT CUTTING1. Choosing the Right CuttingIdeal cutting sizeLength: 12–18 inches (30–45 cm)Thickness: at least ½ inch (thicker = stronger plant)What to look forHealthy green colorNo soft spots, rot, or black patchesPreferably taken from a fruiting plantTip:Mark the top end of the cutting. Dragonfruit will not root if planted upside down.2.…

  • Grilled Steak with Dragonfruit Balsamic Reduction

    Ingredients (Serves 2)Steak1 lb ribye, strip, or sirloin steak1 tbsp olive oil1 tsp salt½ tsp black pepper Dragonfruit Reduction1 cup red dragonfruit, chopped2 tbsp balsamic vinegar1 tbsp brown sugar or honey1 tbsp water Step-by-Step InstructionsRemove steak from refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking.Rub steak with olive oil, salt, and pepper.Heat grill or cast-iron skillet to high…

  • Grilled Fish with Dragonfruit Citrus Glaze

    (Works great with mahi-mahi, snapper, or salmon) Ingredients (Serves 2)Fish2 fish fillets (6 oz each)1 tbsp olive oil½ tsp salt¼ tsp black pepperDragonfruit Glaze¾ cup dragonfruit purée (blended fresh dragonfruit)1 tbsp honey1 tbsp fresh orange juice1 tsp lime juice½ tsp soy sauce Step-by-Step InstructionsPreheat grill or grill pan to medium heat.Brush fish fillets with olive…

  • Pan-Seared Chicken with Dragonfruit Lime Salsa

    Ingredients (Serves 2)Chicken2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (6–7 oz each)1 tbsp olive oil¾ tsp salt½ tsp black pepper½ tsp garlic powder½ tsp smoked paprika Dragonfruit Salsa1 cup red dragonfruit, small dice¼ cup red onion, finely diced1 tbsp fresh cilantro, choppedJuice of 1 lime (about 2 tbsp)⅛ tsp salt Step-by-Step InstructionsPat chicken dry with paper towels.Season…

  • Dragonfruit Steak Tacos

    Ingredients1 lb flank or skirt steakSalt, pepper, cumin (optional)Corn or flour tortillas1 dragonfruit, dicedPickled onionsCilantroLime crema½ cup sour creamJuice of ½ lime StepsSeason steak with salt, pepper, and a pinch of cumin.Grill or sear steak 4–6 minutes per side.Let rest 5 minutes, then slice thinly.Make crema: Mix sour cream and lime juice until smooth.Warm tortillas…

  • Steak & Dragonfruit Summer Salad

    Ingredients1 lb flank steakSalt, pepper6 cups mixed greens1 dragonfruit, cubed1 avocado, sliced1 cucumber, sliced¼ cup goat cheese or fetaDressing3 tbsp olive oil1 tbsp honeyJuice of 1 limePinch of salt & pepper StepsSeason flank steak with salt and pepper.Grill or pan-sear 4–6 minutes per side.Let steak rest for 5–10 minutes.Assemble salad: Add greens, dragonfruit, cucumber, and…

  • Dragonfruit-Balsamic Glazed Steak Bites

    Dragonfruit-Balsamic Glazed Steak BitesIngredients1 lb sirloin or strip steak, cut into bite-size cubesSalt & pepper to taste1 tbsp butter1 cup dragonfruit (red or white), blended into purée2 tbsp balsamic vinegar1 tbsp honey StepsSeason steak cubes with salt and pepper.Heat a skillet on high and melt the butter.Sear steak bites: Cook 1–2 minutes per side until…