We’re a little over a week away from Thanksgiving. So, if you’re anything like me, you’re starting to get your menu together for the big day. Usually that means turkey, stuffing, gravy, some sort of potato dish, a vegetable, cranberry sauce and of course dessert. Last week I made a Quince Cranberry Crumble, so this… Continue reading Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad with Apples & Sunflower Chokes
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Spiced Apple Braised Pork
As you all know I love my slow cooker. There’s nothing better than dropping a piece of raw meat inside with vegetables and stock and letting it cook for hours while you run around and do errands. Then pulling out a hearty meal that’s full of flavor. But what about braising? I’ve always wanted to… Continue reading Spiced Apple Braised Pork
Apple and Fig Custard
I’m a chocolate fan. But every so often I like to change things up and make a fruit dessert. And while chocolate is very popular this time of year, fruit desserts are also quite popular. The most common fruit dessert? Apple. No, I’m not making an apple pie, today I’m making an apple and fig… Continue reading Apple and Fig Custard
Roasted Plum Chutney
This may seem like an odd recipe to be posting this time of year, but believe it or not, plums are still readily available at most grocery stores and farmer’s markets. As I’m sure you’ve noticed, I’m a huge stone fruit fan. So, as long as plums are still available, I’m going to keep buying… Continue reading Roasted Plum Chutney
Autumn Sausage and Apple Pie
A few months ago when fresh apples were just starting to show up at the farmer’s market, I decided to make a pie. But this wasn’t your standard apple pie. I wasn’t testing out desserts for Thanksgiving. Instead, I wanted to make a savory pie for dinner. Something that used the autumn fruit (hence the… Continue reading Autumn Sausage and Apple Pie
Apple Sheet Cake
Spring and summer are my favorite seasons because that’s when I can get some of the best fruit. But if you think fresh fruit is only available during the warmer months, I have news for you: there’s some really great fruit available during the fall and winter, too. I used to be one of those… Continue reading Apple Sheet Cake
Apple Bread Pudding Bites with Whiskey Sauce
When I think of holiday desserts I think of apple and pumpkin pies, sugar cookies covered in french icing and bread pudding. They’re all rich, luscious desserts that are perfect for this cool, winter weather. I just hear the word pie or bread pudding and all I want to do is cuddle up in front… Continue reading Apple Bread Pudding Bites with Whiskey Sauce
Apple and Dried Cranberry Clafoutis
It’s that time of year when apples and cranberries are being turned into all sorts of sides and desserts. Sometimes they’re combined, sometimes they’re separate, but they’re always good. One of the most common ways you’ll find these two fruits together, especially during this time of year, is in pies. Pies are the typical choice… Continue reading Apple and Dried Cranberry Clafoutis
Earl Grey-Crusted Pork Loin with Fennel and Apples
I love tea. I’ve been drinking it since I was a child. I used to take it the way the English do, with milk and honey. But somewhere along the way I forwent the milk, and now I just drink it with honey. Sure I’ll add stuff to it every so often like lemon or… Continue reading Earl Grey-Crusted Pork Loin with Fennel and Apples
Browned Butter Rosemary Applesauce
I know that tonight is the last night of Hanukkah, but I really wanted to share this applesauce recipe with you. So, why not do what I’m doing and make one last special Hanukkah meal before you pack away the menorah? You can even use this decadent applesauce to make it extra special. If you… Continue reading Browned Butter Rosemary Applesauce
Cider-Glazed Chicken Thighs
There are just a couple days left to this year’s October Unprocessed so I wanted to make sure I got this post up because not only is it made of 100 percent unprocessed foods, it’s also perfect for the fall. I mean, what’s better than a big glass of apple cider on a chilly day?… Continue reading Cider-Glazed Chicken Thighs