“If you put good apples into a bad situation, you’ll get bad apples.” -Philip Zimbardo Regardless, what if they’re put in hot oil? Fried Apples & Dip 1 cup avocado oil 4 Granny Smith apples (peeled & sliced into 1-inch sticks) 1/2 cup cornstarch 1/2 cup sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 cup peanut butter 1/4…

“A comely sight indeed it is to see, a world of blossoms on an apple tree.” -John Bunyan There is nothing like walking in an apple orchard. No matter the time of year, the tree is as delightful as these snacking apples! Snacking Apples 6 apples (peeled, cored and sliced) 1/4 cup…

“A pineapple knows that patience brings the sweetest rewards.” -Unknown author This recipe is easy; waiting for the flavors to marry is the most challenging part! Pickled Pineapple 3/4 cup rice wine vinegar 3/4 cup water 1/2 cup white sugar 1/2 teaspoon whole cloves 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon red…

“Rather than munching on a bag of potato chips, stick to fresh fruit and veggies.” -Mehmet Oz These pickled potatoes are the best little spuds! Pickled Potatoes 15 ounces of baby potatoes (halved) 1 tablespoon avocado oil 1 onion (sliced) 1 cup rice wine vinegar 1 cup water 3 garlic cloves (crushed) 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes…

“The day of fortune is like a harvest day. We must be busy when the corn is ripe.” -Torquato Tasso I remember those warm, loving days shucking sweet corn with my grandpa! Are you looking for ways to enjoy sweet corn? Corn relish is scrumptious! Corn Relish 2 cups sweet corn…

“I’m not a chef. But I’m passionate about food – the tradition of it, cooking it, and sharing it.” – Zac Posen Jam-making methods began some 2.6 million years ago, becoming the earliest ways of preserving food. Tomato Marmalade 5 medium tomatoes (roughly chopped) 3/4 cup brown sugar 2 tablespoons apple cider…

“Who doesn’t love a stuffed cherry tomato?” -Alex Guarnaschelli I found an excellent snack that has changed my view on snacking! Chickpeas are a great source of protein and can help reduce inflammation in the body. Stuffed Tomatoes 2 dozen cherry tomatoes 1–15 ounces can chickpeas (rinsed & drained) 1 clove garlic…

“Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit; wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.” -Miles Kington How about tomato pie? Tomato Pie 5 medium red tomatoes 5 slices thick-cut bacon (cooked & crumbled) 1 tablespoon oil 1 onion (chopped) 2 cloves garlic (minced) 1 large egg 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon…

“Salads are the perfect excuse for creativity in the kitchen.” - Unknown According to Scientific American, cooking tomatoes strengthens their cancer-fighting abilities. Count me in! Fried Ripe Tomato 1 tomato (red & ripe) 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar 2 tablespoon almond flour 2 tablespoon cornmeal 1 dash of thyme A pinch of black pepper…