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Roasted Apples – The Perfect Unexpected Side Dish

December 30, 2016 By Aly 13 Comments

For the perfect side dish for your favorite pork, ham or chicken recipe, these Roasted Apples are absolutely delicious!

This recipe originally appeared on Cooking In Stilettos in May of 2012. The recipe has been updated with new photos and any recipe changes that I have incorporated over the years. This post may contain affiliate links to products I adore and use in my kitchen. Thank you for supporting Cooking In Stilettos.

When I was making a divine pork dish I could not, for the life of me, figure out what would be a great side that would accent the pork but not steal the show – kinda like a “Robin” to the main entree’s “Batman”.

I had one of my culinary “aha” moments when I happened to look at the fruit basket and saw some gorgeous apples just sitting there waiting for some attention. Thankfully, there’s always Ms. Martha to the rescue with a recipe for Roasted Apples. A quick slice with my favorite apple slicer/corer, a quick toss with some warm cinnamon and a little sugar, followed by a sauna in the oven and these apples were ready to accept their Supporting Side Dish Award. I love roasting veggies and fruits – it add so much flavor. You could vary the recipe a few ways – like using Granny Smith apples in lieu of Gala or add a bit of thyme or rosemary when you roast these lovelies – the possibilities are endless! Heck – for those that love a bit of heat – add a touch of cayenne to the mix and go wild.

Next time you are looking for something outside of the typical roasted potatoes, why not give these Roasted Apples a whirl. I can pretty much guarantee you are going to want to make double – there will be no leftovers.

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Ring In The Holidays with Creamy Chila ‘Orchata White Hot Chocolate

November 19, 2016 By Aly 9 Comments

A steaming mug of this creamy Chila ‘Orchata White Hot Chocolate is a delicious way to ring in the holidays with a bit of spirit!

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The holidays are fast approaching and Old Man Winter is knocking at the door. However, I have the perfect stress free sip that will bring a smile to your soul – a creamy Chila ‘Orchata White Hot Chocolate that is so easy to make, you will never look at those instant cocoa mix packets ever again.

Ever since I learned to make hot chocolate from scratch, I wondered why I didn’t learn how to make homemade hot chocolate sooner. It just takes a few ingredients to whisk up something creamy and delicious and, if you are feeling a touch decadent, you can add a bit of spirit and heavy cream to the mix for something that is truly out of this world. You control the flavor and the ingredients and the possibilities are endless….

Cinnamon Spiced Slow Cooker Short Ribs #WasteNoPaste

November 2, 2016 By Aly 11 Comments

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Cinnamon Spiced Slow Cooker Short Ribs are the ultimate autumn dish. Rich beef short ribs are simmered for hours in a silky cinnamon spiced broth with a secret ingredient that adds even more flavor!

Some people look forward to the spring or summer – for me, it’s all about autumn. The fashion, the foliage and, of course, the familiar fall flavors. I love anything that is warming like cinnamon and pumpkin and with this recipe, we are going to take that flavor profile on a savory note with one of my favorite slow cooker dishes – Cinnamon Spiced Slow Cooker Short Ribs.

There is nothing like short ribs that have been simmering for hours in a slow cooker. A few minutes prep and then the slow cooker does all of the work while you can go about your day. There’s a secret ingredient in this recipe that gives a rounded flavor to the sauce – pumpkin. Yes – you read that right – there is pumpkin in this recipe. It provides the perfect balance for the tomatoes and adds a silky texture to the sauce. In the fall, I often have pumpkin in the fridge from various recipes I’m playing with and if I can use what I have on hand, even better! I detest wasting food so this recipe is a wallet saver….

Morning Glory Baked Oatmeal

August 18, 2016 By Aly 19 Comments

This scrumptious Morning Glory Baked Oatmeal is a delicious and healthy way to start the day, packed with apples, carrots, pecans, coconut and dried cherries. This baked oatmeal recipe is perfect for breakfast or a lazy weekend brunch!

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Today I have a delicious idea for breakfast that I know you are going to love – Morning Glory Baked Oatmeal.

I am not a fan of those instant oatmeal packets ever since I first made baked oatmeal. I love that you can essentially whip up the oatmeal, pour it in a baking dish and the oven does all of the hard work. I saw this Morning Glory Baked Oatmeal recipe on one of my favorite cooking shows, Ellie’s Real Good Food, and couldn’t stop thinking about it. I love Ellie Krieger’s recipes and her cookbooks, Comfort Food Fix: Feel-Good Favorites Made Healthy and You Have It Made: Delicious, Healthy Do-Ahead Meals, are a must on my cookbook shelf. Her recipes always have a healthy twist but you don’t feel like you are skimping out an anything. When she said she had a breakfast recipe that was somewhat like carrot cake, I knew I had to give it a whirl. …

A Protein Packed Cinna-Pear Smoothie To Start The Day

January 18, 2016 By Aly 22 Comments

To start the day, why not blitz up this delicious thick and creamy Cinna-Pear Smoothie. Added bonus – it is protein-packed thanks to the original superfood – Friendship Dairies cottage cheese.

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One of my goals for 2016 is to make healthier choices. Now, while I might never fully give up my morning cup of java, starting the day right with a protein-packed smoothie is always a delicious option and this Cinna-Pear Smoothie has been my morning obsession.

Smoothies, to me, always seemed to be the same thing – ice, a bit of almond milk, some protein powder and some fruit (and/or veggies). I am more of a fruit gal and always have fresh fruit on hand – toss everything in the blender, blitz and it is breakfast on-the-go as I am racing to the 9to9. Another ingredient I have on hand for those days when I want to add a bit more protein to the menu is Friendship Dairies cottage cheese – the original superfood – that is high in protein. I use their 1% small curd cottage cheese that packs a whopping 15 grams of protein per serving and is a great source of long lasting energy like in these Chocolate Cherry Almond Bowls. Cottage cheese has glammed up my friends!…