Apple Pumpkin Smoothie

2018-10-11T02:34:36+00:00

This is a super rich, decadent smoothie that taste more like an apple pie milk shake. Try this after a hard workout for a good dose of healthy fat and protein. YIELD: 2 large or 4 small servings Recipe Development and Photography By: Williams-Raines INGREDIENTS 1 large apple, cored and quartered 1/2 cup pumpkin puree 1 banana 1/4 cup hemp seeds 2 tablespoons almond butter 2 pitted dates (can also use 1 teaspoon of maple syrup or honey) 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (can also use cinnamon) 1 to 2 cups of water or coconut water 1 to 2 cups of [...]

Apple Pumpkin Smoothie2018-10-11T02:34:36+00:00

Apple Streusel Coffee Cake

2019-01-03T17:25:51+00:00

Fall is a perfect time to linger over a warm slice of coffee cake and a hot cup of coffee. But to keep this cake lighter we replaced some of the fat with fresh apples, making it moist and sweet with the same great taste that we remember. YIELD: 10-12 servings Recipe Development and Photography By: Williams-Raines INGREDIENTS Streusel Topping 1/2 cup all purpose flour 1/3 cup brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon Pinch of nutmeg 3 tablespoons canola or safflower oil 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional) Apple topping 2 large baking apples such as Honeycrisp or SugarBee®, peeled and diced (about [...]

Apple Streusel Coffee Cake2019-01-03T17:25:51+00:00

Green Apple Salsa

2018-10-11T02:34:50+00:00

It’s football season and that means snack time! Why not up your chip and salsa game this year with our crisp and savory Green Apple Salsa?  Serve with baked tortilla chips and you have a healthy snack for your fans. YIELD: about 2 cups Recipe Development and Photography By: Williams-Raines INGREDIENTS 1 pound tomatillos, husks and stems removed 1 large Granny Smith apple, cored and diced 1/2 cup diced red onions 1 tablespoon of minced jalapeño or more to taste 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 1 tablespoon of agave syrup Juice of 1 lime METHOD Preheat the broiler on high, place [...]

Green Apple Salsa2018-10-11T02:34:50+00:00

Sweet and Salty Caramel Apple Wheels

2018-10-11T02:35:18+00:00

YIELD: 4-6 servings Recipe Development and Photography By: Williams-Raines INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 2 Honey Crisp apples, or other large, round variety 1 cup of pretzels 1 6oz jar of honey roasted or salted caramel roasted peanuts Simple Concord Caramel Dip METHOD Combine the lemon juice and two cups of water in a mixing bowl. Roughly chop the nuts and put them on a plate, roughly chop or crush the pretzels and put them on a separate plate. Slice the apples crosswise into 1/2 inch thick slices, removing the center core with a small round cutter or knife. Discard [...]

Sweet and Salty Caramel Apple Wheels2018-10-11T02:35:18+00:00

Apple and Beet Crunch Salad

2019-07-11T19:28:47+00:00

Summer is my favorite time of year for so many reason; long days, warm evenings and easy breezy meals made with the lots of fresh fruit and vegetables. And the salad is queen of the season! I am not talking about the “house” salad of iceberg lettuce and a few sad looking cherry tomatoes, I am talking about bold, complex, nutritious and hearty salads that you can eat every day of the summer and never get bored of. This is such a salad. The first order of business when making a well rounded salad is to make sure you have all [...]

Apple and Beet Crunch Salad2019-07-11T19:28:47+00:00

Apple Sweet Potato Latkes

2018-10-11T02:38:34+00:00

YIELD: 4-6 latkes (recipe is easily scaled up) Recipe Development and Photography By: Williams-Raines INGREDIENTS 2 cups peeled and shredded sweet potato (about 1 large sweet potato) 1 cup peeled and shredded tart apple, such as Granny Smith (about 1 large apple) 2 tablespoons shallots, finely minced 3 tablespoons oat flour 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1 egg, or substitute a flax egg (1 tablespoon of ground flaxseed mixed with 2 tablespoons of water) Salt and pepper to taste 2 tablespoons of high heat oil, such as grapeseed or avocado oil, divided Chunky apple sauce Sour cream, or substitute non-dairy cashew cream [...]

Apple Sweet Potato Latkes2018-10-11T02:38:34+00:00

Apple and White Chocolate Fondue

2018-10-11T02:38:39+00:00

YIELD: 10-12 apple skewers, depending on size of apples Recipe Development and Photography By: Williams-Raines INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice 4 cups of water 5 large, round apples of mixed variety 1 (11 oz.) bag of white chocolate chips 1/2 cup of almond milk, or other milk of your choice 1 tablespoon of coconut oil Pink food coloring Assorted topping for dipping; coconut flakes, sprinkles, M&Ms, etc. Other Supplies: Heart shaped cookie cutters, preferable assorted sizes Paper towel or clean kitchen towel Bamboo skewers METHOD Combine the lemon juice and water in a medium bowl and set aside. Slice [...]

Apple and White Chocolate Fondue2018-10-11T02:38:39+00:00

Apple Sweetheart “Sandwiches”

2018-10-11T02:38:46+00:00

YIELD: 3-4 “sandwiches” per apple, depending on size of apple Recipe Development and Photography By: Williams-Raines INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice 2 cups of water 1 large, round apple, such as Gala or Honey Crisp Nut butter of seed butter of your choice for spreading (such as peanut, cashew, or sunflower butters) Assorted toppings such as; pomegranate seeds, sunflower seeds, chocolate chips, coconut chips, etc. Other supplies: Small heart shaped cookie cutter Paper towel or clean kitchen towel. METHOD Combine the lemon juice and water in a medium bowl and set aside. Slice the apple vertically into 1/8 inch [...]

Apple Sweetheart “Sandwiches”2018-10-11T02:38:46+00:00

Apple, Walnut and Blue Cheese Triangles

2018-10-11T02:38:50+00:00

YIELD: 12 pieces Recipe Development and Photography By: Williams-Raines INGREDIENTS 12 sheets of phyllo dough 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped 1/2 cup Medjool dates, pitted and chopped 1 cup Gala apple, peeled, cored and diced 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon honey pinch of freshly grated nutmeg 6 oz. crumbled blue cheese or gorgonzola 1/4 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed (optional) Melted butter or baking spray for brushing dough METHOD For frozen phyllo dough defrost in the refrigerator overnight or follow the package instructions for defrosting. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Combine the walnuts, dates, apples, lemon juice, honey, nutmeg, [...]

Apple, Walnut and Blue Cheese Triangles2018-10-11T02:38:50+00:00

Chocolate Dipped Fruit

2018-10-11T02:39:10+00:00

Giving fruit and nuts for the holidays has been a tradition for centuries. For an updated version, we are dipping pears and apples in chocolate and coating them in assorted toppings, giving them a festive flair. Recipe Development and Photography By: Williams-Raines INGREDIENTS Assorted varieties of apples and pears, preferable cold (so the chocolate will setup quickly) Bags of chocolate chips for melting; chose either dark, milk chocolate or white chocolate, or one of each for variety. Assorted topping suggestions: Chopped nuts Mini chocolate chips Mini marshmallows Flaked coconut Prepared caramel sauce Crushed peppermint candy or candy canes Other Supplies: Ribbon [...]

Chocolate Dipped Fruit2018-10-11T02:39:10+00:00

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