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Barna’s Butter Chips!
Days are getting shorter, which means one thing: time to sync all the timed lights outside my house with the sunset! Ahh, the honeydew list grows! I have lots of tomato’s trying to turn red with the...
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Apple Muffins & Cake!
Do you love apples? I sure do. And, if you’re attending one of our Taste of Home Cooking Schools this fall, you’re going to LOVE the apple recipe at the end of the show. Check the list of cooking...
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Winesap… What an Apple!
When someone asks me what my favorite, go-to apple is, I always say, the multi-purpose, Winesap. It originated back in the 1800’s in the northeast where I do most of my Taste of Home Cooking Shows so...
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Autumn and the Aroma of Fresh Baked Apples
Apples are a favorite fall fruit; they bring the fragrance of the season to fall baking. Apples are at their peak from September through November. For baking, tart apples like Granny Smith or Jonagold,...
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The Apple Barn
What is your favorite type of apple? I happen to love Granny Smith apples. I love their tart flavor and I sprinkle just a tad bit of salt on them. This is how my Daddy ate them. I also like to dip...
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Wednesday Dinner Winner: Pork Chops with Apples and Stuffing
To celebrate “National Apple Week”, make Pork Chops with Apples and Stuffing for dinner! This dish is a classic comfort food with a sweet, cinnamony twist! Prep: 15 min. Bake: 45 min....
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Apples from A to Z!
Who doesn’t like a good apple? You certainly have a huge variety to pick from. There are apples for every letter in the alphabet; not just one apple, but a bushel full of apples from A to Z ( of...
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Apples to Apples
To celebrate National Apple Week, I have some delicious recipes that I would like to share. When it comes to apples, there are over 7,500 known varieties around the world! They are used for many...
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Made Simple Saturday: Core an Apple
Dying to know how to core an apple like an apple expert? Today’s “Made Simple Saturday” is devoted to perfecting your apple coring skills! It only two easy steps! Step 1 Use an apple corer to core a...
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American as Apple Pie!
In the Midwest, we pride ourselves on being self sustainable. We may not grow the largest crop of apples in the United States, but you can bet that come harvest time, we will have picked our fruit...
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It’s Almost Time for the County Fair!
I always looked forward to the local county fair when I was growing up. It’s held in September, and we always had an early release day from school so that we could attend during the week, if we...
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Back to School Treats
When I hear the words “back to school”, I immediately think back to my childhood, and remember both the excitement and dread that filled me. I was always excited to go back and see friends that I...
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Thursday on Top: Savory Apple-Chicken Sausage
Nothing says fall like a freshly picked apple! Add a touch of fall in to your breakfast with one of Taste of Home’s top recipes: “Savory Apple-Chicken Sausage“. This delicious and healthy morning treat...
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Happy Butterscotch Day!
Did you know that there was such a thing as National Butterscotch Day? I’ll admit, I wasn’t aware of this, but I’m sure glad it’s today! I love the flavor of butterscotch, and there are so many...
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All-Day Apple Butter
There’s just something about the smell of apples and cinnamon that makes me think of fall. I grew up in Washington, where apple orchards are a common site. I love snacking on a crisp apple, making...
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It’s Apple Season!
One of my favorite things about Fall is that it’s apple season! I grew up in eastern Washington, where apple orchards are a common sight. I remember going up the road to our neighbor’s orchard to...
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It’s Like a Mexican Grilled Cheese!!
Quesadilla’s are perfect in a pinch! They can be served as an appetizer, snack or a main meal. And, they can be eaten for breakfast, lunch and dinner! No matter if you’re a strict traditionalist and...
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Cinnamon French Toast Casserole
When I was a little girl, I remember my mom making cinnamon toast on special occasions. She would butter white bread and sprinkle it with a cinnamon and sugar mix and toast it in the oven. One side...
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The Holidaze …
The holidaze, as I like to call them, can be brutal. Between the actual holidays and the incredible amount of work everyone puts into making them memorable, combined with the stresses from work and...
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