Fall is definitely the introduction to the season of comfort and warm delight — for food, that is. With so many holiday and celebratory traditions in store for families, there is sure to be a vast spread of good eats somewhere in the mix.
But you don’t have to complicate things by trying to determine “what” inclusions you want on your meal palette this season…just “when.” And we have made it quite easy to rev up your taste buds with these savory comfort food selections that are sure to get you charged and ready to try something new in the kitchen.
In light of keeping things healthy, we made sure to include at least a little bit of veggies (and sweetness) without the bore — for the kiddos.
Deliver Maple Flavor in the Morning
It’s hard to beat a fresh, oven-baked breakfast to start the day, especially one loaded with sausage and eggs complemented by the sweetness of diced apples and maple syrup. This Maple Breakfast Braid delivers a tempting flavor combination perfect for a morning with loved ones.
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- 1 package (16 ounces)
- breakfast sausage
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup green onions, sliced
- 2 Granny Smith apples,
- peeled and diced
- 1 1/2 cups dry herb stuffing mix
- 1 package (17 1/4 ounces) frozen
- puff pastry, thawed
- 2 egg whites
- 1 teaspoon water
- Heat oven to 400 F.
- In a large bowl, combine sausage, syrup, beaten eggs, green onions, diced apples, and stuffing mix.
- Dust surface with flour; roll out pastry sheet to 12-by-18-inch rectangle. Transfer pastry to a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Spoon half of sausage mixture down the center of the pastry.
- Make 3-inch cuts down sides of pastry. Fold one strip at a time, alternating sides. Fold both ends to seal in filling. In a bowl, beat egg whites and water; brush over pastry.
- Repeat steps for the second pastry sheet.
- Bake 25-30 minutes, or until brown, rotating pans after baking 15 minutes.
A Twist on a Classic Pie
While apple pie is a traditional seasonal dish, you can add unique flavor with this skillet version. Simply toss Honeycrisp apples with brown sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice; spoon between two pie crusts simmering in a thin layer of brown sugar and cinnamon, then drizzle with caramel sauce for a deliciously gooey evening treat.
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Skillet Apple Pie with Caramel Sauce
- 4 large Honeycrisp apples,
- peeled, cored, and sliced
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons cinnamon, divided
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup, plus 2 teaspoons, brown sugar
- 2 refrigerated pie crusts
- 2 teaspoons whipping cream
- caramel sauce
- Heat oven to 350 F.
- In a large bowl, combine apples, sugar, and 1 tablespoon cinnamon and lemon juice until apples are covered. Set aside.
- In an oven-safe, 10-inch nonstick skillet, melt butter. Add 1/4-cup brown sugar and remaining cinnamon; mix until combined. Boil for 5-8 minutes.
- In the same skillet, place one pie crust over brown sugar mixture. Pour apples over pie crust. Cover apples with second pie crust. Cut slits on top to release steam. Brush whipping cream over crust. Sprinkle with remaining brown sugar.
- Bake for 35-45 minutes until crust is golden brown.
- Drizzle with caramel sauce.
Go Simple with Salmon
Make your next family meal quick and tasty with a recipe that calls for common ingredients and simple preparation. These Southwest Salmon Patties are ideal for putting on the table on those busy weeknights, bringing the family together despite hectic schedules.
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Southwest Salmon Patties
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon grated lime zest
- 4 teaspoons lime juice
- 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs, divided
- 1 pound skinless, boneless salmon filets, chopped
- 4 ounces whole green chiles, drained and chopped
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- In a medium bowl, whisk mayonnaise, sour cream, lime zest, lime juice, and cilantro.
- In a large bowl, combine salt, pepper, 3/4-cup breadcrumbs, salmon, chiles, scallions, and 3 tablespoons mayonnaise mixture. Form salmon mixture into four patties. Cover patties with remaining breadcrumbs.
- In a skillet, heat oil. Add breaded patties and cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes on each side.
- Serve with remaining mayonnaise mixture.
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