Tag Archives: Apples

Apple Cheddar Kale Salad

Apple Cheddar Kale Salad by Alison's AllspiceIt is finally here.  It’s salad season!  I love this time of year because my garden is bursting with fresh lettuce, kale, and arugula. I will eat salad after salad until I grow tired, but that is far from the goal. The goal is finding ways to keep salad interesting, so I share with you this apple cheddar kale salad.

Apple and cheddar are a classic combination of sweet and salty.   Pair that with an apple cider vinaigrette to keep things savory and some sunflower seeds for crunch, and you have a winner salad. Continue reading

Apple Cinnamon Seed Loaf

Apple Cinnamon Seed Loaf by Alison's AllspiceThey say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but it is also when people seam to be the busiest. We are all trying to get out the door to start our days at school or work, so we need an easy breakfast such as this simple apple cinnamon seed loaf.

I developed this recipe not long ago when I was looking for a new breakfast idea.  It is a great recipe to meal prep and have all week long for breakfast or even snack. It can even be eaten on the go! Continue reading

Apple Cinnamon Quinoa Breakfast Bowls

Apple Cinnamon Quinoa Breakfast Bowls by Alison's AllspiceOne food type that I think people tend to overlook when it comes to breakfast is whole grains!  Cereals boast that they are made from whole grains, but how often do you cook your own for breakfast?  I think these apple cinnamon quinoa breakfast bowls will have you cooking grains for breakfast all the time! Continue reading

Apple Date Chutney

Apple date chutney ingredients

Chutney is a great way to add a huge layer of flavor to a dish or recipe.  If you are unfamiliar, it is a condiment or side dish traditionally used with many Indian dishes.  Most are made with fruit, vinegar, and spices.  This combination of sweet, acidity, and spice pairs well with almost any dish! Continue reading

Roasted Root Vegetables with Parmesan Wheat Berries

 

Root Vegetables plus Brussle Sprout

Roasted root vegetables are a wonderful staple of the season.  Enjoy as many root vegetables as you can now, because soon spring and summer produce will be back.  I added one vegetable to this mix that is not a root vegetable: Brussels sprouts!  It is also a seasonal veggie, that grows best in colder temperatures, and I couldn’t make this dish without something green! Continue reading

Green Tomato Mince Pie

This was my favorite pie recipe as a kid.  Grandma told us kids that it was apple and raisin pie, because otherwise we (I) might not have eaten it!  Green tomato mince pie is different from most pie recipes because it has a tart tanginess that comes from the unripened tomatoes.  This pie is heavily spiced with cinnamon and allspice and is perfect for the holidays!Slice of Pie

 

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Apple Cider Breakfast Cake

This cake is an awesome recipe for those busy mornings during the holidays.  You know, when all the family is hanging around, you’re preparing a big meal, and still need to figure some thing out for breakfast the next day?  Well this sweet and delicious cake is easy to make ahead and serve with some coffee or tea for breakfast.

Apple Cider Breakfast Cake

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Cinnamon French Toast with Apples

When the weather starts to get cold, a hot breakfast is a great way to start the day.  I almost always have the ingredients on hand to make french toast, which makes it so easy to whip up.  A friend  just gave me a bag full of fall apples from a local orchard and this recipe is an easy and delicious way to enjoy them!

French Toast with Apples

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