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Fall faves🍁Best apple dessert recipes🍎Should you store apples in the fridge?
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Hi Reader,
Don’t let this week’s feature on lighter dinner ideas fool you. We are delivering (well, not literally) main dishes that are ready in 30 minutes or less and under 500 calories - and still deliciously satisfying. We’re also sharing:
And keeping with the apple theme, check out some handy tips for cooking with apples.
As always, hope you find something you like! Cheryl and Jenna P.S. Here are our Rosh Hashanah recipes if you missed them last week.
FeatureLight Dinner Ideas (Quick & Easy Recipes) 2024Tired and looking for quick and easy light dinner ideas to end your day on an uncomplicated note? Then check out these satisfying main dishes all under 500 calories and made in 30 minutes or less. We have recipes for pasta, fish & seafood, vegetarian meals, and chicken & meat.
Fall FavesMoroccan Chicken With Sweet PotatoesThis juicy one-pot Moroccan chicken recipe has the most scrumptious sweet potato, prune, onion, garlic and apple medley, soaked in the chicken juices. It makes you weak in the knees. 1 hour 30 minutes.
Coconut Curry Salmon (30 Minutes)Salmon gets an Asian flare in this coconut curry salmon dish. It makes a spicy, flavorful, delicious meal, great for a busy weeknight or company. 30 minutes.
Charred Corn Salad With Lime And CilantroFresh seasonal grilled corn on the cob - tossed with bell peppers, creamy avocado, lime, cilantro, sriracha and green onions – make this bold-flavored charred corn salad a delicious side dish for summer or fall. 20 minutes (plus a little rest time)
Best Sous Vide Pork Chops (Vietnamese-style)The sous vide cooking method is simply fantastic for pork chops. It keeps them moist and juicy and tender. The Vietnamese marinade and glaze take them over the top with umami, sweet, salty flavors. So good! 2 hours 15 minutes.
Best Apple DessertsMoist Apple Cake with Bourbon Caramel SauceOur moist apple cake recipe is a wonderful celebration of Fall. The cake is delicious on its own, but a real standout with a drizzle of silky bourbon caramel sauce. It's a great holiday dessert. 75 minutes
Puff Pastry Apple Tart (30 minutes)Whip up this apple tart for a weeknight or weekend dessert. Just apples, crispy puff pastry, butter and brown sugar (ok, ice cream too). The recipe can’t be any easier. Only 4 ingredients (plus a sprinkle of flour). 30 minutes.
Mini Apple Pies With Puff Pastry (No Peeling)These simple mini apple pies feature a classic cinnamon apple filling wrapped in a flaky puff pastry. Delicious little single-serving desserts with just 5 ingredients made in a muffin pan. 55 minutes
Tips: Cooking with Apples 🍎🍎Healthy snacks with apples: Replace the chips or bread with apple slices spread with your favorite dippers. Try peanut butter, cream cheese, cottage cheese, guacamole, almond butter, hummus or Nutella. Best apples for baking: Choose Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, Braeburn, Pink Lady, and Golden Delicious as they hold their shape well. Best apples for baking (by Food Network) Best way to store apples: Apples will keep on the counter out of the sun for about a week, but it's best to store apples in the crisper drawer of the fridge. They can last for 6-8 weeks this way. How to prevent cut apples from turning brown: A simple way is to submerge apples slices in plain water with a bit of lemon juice. 6 ways to prevent apples from turning brown (by Epicurious) Ways to use raw apples: sliced with a dip or spread, shredded into a coleslaw, added to quesadillas, make an apple salad. How to cut calories and fat in a cake: Replace half the butter with applesauce. How to bake an apple in the microwave: Core and slice, put on plate, add 1 tablespoon butter and sprinkle with cinnamon. Microwave for 2 1/2-3 minutes. You can leave it whole too. What You're Saying...Added brussels and a sprinkle of fresh basil and balsamic at the end. Served in warm corn tortillas. Delish!! Sue Oven Roasted Vegetables and Apples Ready for some comforting soups this Fall? Click on the button below to get our best soup recipes over the next few days straight to your inbox (meal-in-a-bowl, 30 minutes or less, nutritious & comforting)
Have a great week! Cheryl and Jenna jenna-cheryl@twokooksinthekitchen.com Website: https://twokooksinthekitchen.com/
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We share simplified, adaptable, easy-to-follow recipes for the busy home cook. Our recipes are well tested with clear instructions, adaptable to your taste and offer shortcuts that don't compromise taste. You'll find quick and easy dinners, soups and sides, healthy-ish dishes, comfort food, holiday fare, international cuisine and more. Check us out!
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