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Notes on Applesauce

In the fall, don’t forget about making applesauce – the world’s simplest recipe. Wash your apples, quarter them and cut out the core. Toss them into a large saucepan – as many as you’d like. Add about a 1/4 cup of water, just to keep them from burning until they start to exude their juice. Now…
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Sweet Potato Apple Dog Treats

Finally a treat for your favorite pup. This makes a great hostess gift over the holidays if you’re visiting someone who loves their dog/s. If you don’t have pastry flour, regular whole wheat will do.

Caramel Apple Blondie Pie

Another Southern Living recipe, perfect for Thanksgiving.

Grilled Shrimp and Smoky Grilled Corn Grits

Shrimp and grits is the most requested dish I get for the AJC’s “From the menu of” column. This recipe was printed in Southern Living. I just happen to have a few ears of fresh corn in my vegetable bin – but maybe you have some you froze from the bounty this summer?

Choy and Garlic Skillet

Not sure which of the choys was in the box, but they all cook pretty similarly. This recipe comes from the “Flat Belly Diet! Cookbook” from Prevention magazine.

Bess Feigenbaum’s Cabbage Soup

This recipe comes from The National in Manhattan. It is my favorite winter soup – a sweet and sour cabbage soup – a very traditional Jewish recipe. This is the vegan version, but you can add a piece of brisket or chuck roast and turn it into a meaty winter meal if you wish.

Lisa Rochon’s Southern Soup

Lisa demonstrated this recipe at the Peachtree Road Farmers Market.

Oatmeal Pancakes with Apples and Pecans

Pulse 1/2 cup quick cooking oats in a food processor until finely chopped. Transfer to a large bowl, then add remaining oats, flour, baking powder, salt, and 1 tablespoon sugar. Whisk together eggs and milk in a medium bowl, then fold into oat mixture. Set aside. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large non-stick skillet…
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Skillet Kale and Butternut Squash Pasta

Were you excited to see kale in your box? I’m ready for this dish that combines kale with butternut squash and pasta. Just says “comfort food” to me. No shallot? Leave it out or substitute some onion or garlic. The pasta cooks in the same skillet – easy cleanup.

The Hot Pink

How about a beet cocktail? This came from seriouseats.com. I love shrubs!