finished roasted apple bulgur salad on a plate

Roasted Apple Bulgur Salad with Halloumi & Date Vinaigrette

This roasted apple bulgur salad is such a delicious, seasonal salad that works great as a main meal. It’s full of hearty flavors and ingredients that will leave you feeling satisfied – arugula, bulgur, sesame and maple roasted apples, caramelized fennel, olives, spiced pumpkin seeds, pan-fried halloumi cheese, and a date vinaigrette. Continue reading “Roasted Apple Bulgur Salad with Halloumi & Date Vinaigrette”

Apple Butter and Melted Brie Tart

Apple Butter and Melted Brie Tart

A Thanksgiving appetizer that’s as impressive as it is simple to make: apple butter and melted brie tart. You can use your favorite store-bought apple butter or if you’ve got the time, make my homemade (and extremely delicious) recipe. It’s slathered over puff pastry and then topped with slices of brie, fresh apple, bacon, and thyme. The tart gets baked until golden, cut into pieces, and served! Continue reading “Apple Butter and Melted Brie Tart”

Caramelized Cinnamon Apple Crumb Bars

Caramelized Cinnamon Apple Crumb Bars

Happy fall! Officially ringing in the new autumn season with these caramelized cinnamon apple crumb bars. They are simply the perfect, easy fall dessert to kick off the baking season – soft, cinnamon-filled shortbread crust, a gooey brown sugar & apple filling, and a buttery streusel topping. I love eating these warm out of the oven, and then snacking on them all week long. Your kitchen will smell amazing, and they’re bound to get you into the fall spirit!

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Caramelized Apple & Bacon Grilled Cheese

Caramelized Apple & Bacon Grilled Cheese

Every season needs a new grilled cheese sandwich, and I couldn’t think of a better combo for fall than this caramelized apple & bacon grilled cheese! Sweet apples sauteed with shallots, maple and herbs, crispy bacon, white cheddar & gruyere cheese…all mounded between two slices of sourdough bread. Cooked in hot butter until golden and melted. It’s the ultimate fall comfort food that everyone is going to LOVE.

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Roasted Apple Salad

Roasted Apple Salad with Caramelized Shallot Vinaigrette

An unbelievably delicious roasted apple salad for your Thanksgiving menu! Crispy bacon, creamy blue cheese, and olive oil fried pecans give this salad so much rich depth of flavor. It’s sweet & salty, full of texture, and drizzled with a caramelized shallot vinaigrette. One of the best salads that has come out of my kitchen to date! 

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Cinnamon Caramel Apple Crepes

Cinnamon Caramel Apple Crepes

Apple season has truly been getting the best of me! I’ve been making all things sweet (and savory) with apples, and I can’t wait to start sharing them with you. First up, these Cinnamon Caramel Apple Crepes. Best made over a crisp fall weekend with cozy candles and music on. YES PLEASE.

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