Foodie Friday: Apples ~ Fall's Favorite Fruit

( Via Food52 )

Fall is here, even though it is still warm. As the seasons change, I think we all look forward to mixing up our food repertoire. It is time to start moving back into the kitchen and start enjoying all of the flavors of Fall. Let's begin with apples, Fall's favorite fruit.



HERE: 16 Recipes To Fall For

Autumn Sangria with Apples, Pomegranate and Figs
I am going to give this recipe a try this weekend. It just looks perfect for an outdoor cocktail for a crowd. It's made with Prosecco and brandy!
Heather Christo

Salted Caramel Apple Pie
I wouldn't think of making an apple pie without adding caramel. The more the merrier I say. This is one gorgeous pie!
Williams-Sonoma

Salted Honey Apple and Gouda Toast
If you can believe, I am a girl that never eats a sandwich. But this open faced version looks unbelievably tasty.
Half Baked Harvest

Honey Crisp Old Fashioned
My parents drank old fashioneds. So what's old is new again, but with a twist!
Honey Crisp Old Fashion 

Gourmet Caramel Apples
This classic Fall treat is hard to resist! Here's a hint, Oreos are involved.
Swanky Recipes

Pan-Seared Sausage with Lady Apples and Watercress
A simple white wine pan sauce brings this one pan dish together. Sure looks like football food to me.
Bon Appetit

Apple Fritters
This recipe promises to be crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside, and bursting with cinnamon-y bits of apples.
Bakers Royale

Brie + Cheddar Apple Beer Soup with Cinnamon Pecan Oat Crumble
This is a recipe with big bold flavors. It sure will warm you up on a cool crisp Fall evening.
Half Baked Harvest

Puff Pastry Apple Galette
Frozen puff pastry makes this dish much easier than it looks. And as an unusual ingredient, you'll find pistachios in this recipe.
Williams Sonoma

Cornbread With Caramelized Apples and Onions
A dressed up version of the classic. And doesn't it sound and look delish?
Our State

Gruyere, Apples & Fig Panini
These three ingredients go together especially well. This is an amazing recipe that is both sweet and savory.
Cook'n Canuck

This Panini Press is on Sale now at Macys

Warm Fig, Apple and Gorgonzola Flatbread

Put this out on the kitchen island as your guests gather on Fall weekends. A beautiful dish.
Steamy Kitchen

Apple Peel Bourbon
The best and booziest way to use apple peels!
Food52 

Caramel Apple Cheesecake

This is Bobby Flay's recipe. I hope he is as good at baking as he is at grilling. The recipe looks wonderful and includes heavy cream, which makes it perfectly rich!

Food Network

Saucy Chicken Sandwiches With Pomegranate BBQ Sauce and Crunchy 

Apple Slaw

At its' base, this recipe is shredded barbecue chicken. In truth, however, there is nothing basic about this sandwich.  I can just feel the crunch of the apple slaw.

How Sweet Eats 

Apple Pie Sundae

This is a naturally sweetened dessert, that I have never thought to make. What a fabulous idea and it will give you your apple pie fix!

Minimalist Baker

Apple Peeling
I couldn't do this if my life depended on it. In case you plan to use a great deal of apples this Fall, you might want to invest in this handy dandy peeler at Sur La Table. 

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Foodie Friday: It's Strawberry Season ~ 18 Sweet & Savory Recipes

Today is National Pick Strawberries Day, so that is my inspiration for this post. Take advantage of Strawberry Season and create something delicious. No matter what you have in mind, a creative cocktail, a savory salad, or a decadent dessert, I have you covered.

Glittery Berry Champagne Stack
Champagne and strawberries are the perfect pairing. And isn't this one impressive dessert?
Twigg Studios

Lemon Ricotta Cheese Stuffed French Toast Crepes with Vanilla Stewed Strawberries
Here's your next special occasion breakfast or brunch main course! Simply sounds divine.
Half Baked Harvest  

Georg Jensen Indulgence Strawberry Picks
A beautiful gift for the strawberry lover.
Bloomingdale's   

Bistro Salad
This salad combines sweet honey, tangy goat cheese, strawberries, and chocolate, making it the perfect romantic and quick dinner. 
Marc Sievers 

Five Ingredient Rose Tart
Almost too pretty to eat, this recipe features a Biscoff cookie crust, that is easy to make. Looks so very yummy! 
How Sweet It Is 

How to Use Your Strawberry Tops
I just love this genius idea! It's perfect for all of you out there like "Mr. Shop This," who are not fond of drinking water. Get all of the easy details at....
Food52 

Strawberry Rhubarb & Tarragon Tarte Tartin
Selected for its' sheer beauty and the addition of tarragon! A very interesting recipe.
Adventures in Cooking 

Strawberry Brownie Cheesecake
I don't think that a cheesecake could look any better. Another must try for me.
Pint Sized Baker 

One Pot Chicken Strawberry Paella
There are quite a few steps in this recipe, but for chicken lovers, it will be worth it. It is pretty healthy with the following nutrition values. Calories: 375 Fat: 6 Carbohydrates: 47 Fiber: 3 Protein: 33 
Food One Light 

Strawberry Yogurt and Pistachio Layer Cake
This recipe needs to be started the day before serving. Pistachio dacquoise is the base and layers of this cake. It is just really so beautiful, don't you think?
Gourmet Traveler 

Strawberry Mango Salsa
The combination of sweet and spicy will make you want to eat this with a spoon. I love a fruit salsa on salmon.
Damn Delicious 

Chef’n Strawberry Slicester
What a fun little tool! It's affordable, too.
Sur La Table

Strawberry Lemon Custard Trifles
Light and lovely. This lemony dessert is made with Angel Food Cake, fresh strawberries, and a lemon custard sauce.  You can find a buying guide to edible flowers HERE at Shop Terrain See the recipe at
Boulder Locavore  

Strawberry Caprese With Pistachio Pesto
What an interesting combination!  This recipe had me at pesto. I love it any way you want to make it. A nice dish to serve at a cookout.
How Sweet It Is 

Strawberry Shortcake Donuts
On Mother's Day, the guys in my household ran out for a big box of donuts from Glazed and Infused. They were delish, and I so enjoyed the indulgence! These look fabulous, as well. P.S. they are filled with Cool Whip!
A Beautiful Mess  

Strawberry Basil Caramels
Gosh, these sound good. In fact you can call them berried treasures. Sold in a two pack, they are made with strawberries from a local market in Riverside, IL. They make a nice hostess gift for anyone.
Food52 

Fresh Strawberry & Blueberry Sangria
A stunning Sangria that is chock full of antioxidants. So drink up!
Enjoying The Art Of Living 

Brie, Bacon and Strawberry Grilled Cheese Sandwich
This recipe is for Mr. Shop This! I normally pass on a grilled cheese, but this one gets my attention in a big way.
Heather Christo 

Chocolate Covered Wine Smoothie
This three ingredient grown up smoothie looks as pretty as I am sure it tastes.
The Cookie Rookie 

Strawberry Fields Dishtowels
Just because it's fun to match your towels to your meal.
Anthropologie   

Summer Crostini With Red Wine Caramel
What a beautiful appetizer! There is goat cheese in the mix, too. I am making this one.
Self Proclaimed Foodie  

Skillet Strawberry Cobbler with Cream Cheese Swirled Biscuits
This looks like something my Grandmother baked. Tieghan, the author, says it is the best cobbler she has ever made. I am going to guess that she is right.
Half Baked Harvest

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