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This is a great time to pick your own, which is a fun fall activity.
Try this:revamp your PB&J!
Sprinkle with cinnamon, put the top on, slice and enjoy.
For a super-healthy lunch or dinner side, make this beautiful Baby Spinach and Raspberry Salad.
Pears: These pretty fruits are a good source of dietary fiber, particularly if un-peeled.
They also contain significant amounts of vitamin C and potassium.
Did you know there are over 3,000 varieties of pears?
Try different types – each one has its own unique flavor, texture and sweetness.
They can also be used interchangeably with apples in recipes.
Try this:Poached pears are so elegant, and a wonderful way to showcase these divine fruits.
Choose pears that are about a day before perfect ripeness; peel and core.
Bring to simmer, drop in pears, poach for about 8 minutes.
Remove, cool and serve.
Continue to reduce the poaching liquid into an incredible Riesling syrup to accompany your poached pears.
For a totally impressive-looking but easy to make dessert, whip up an Almond-Pear Galette!
Figs: Nutritionally, fresh figs provide a variety of antioxidants and an exquisite flavor.
Try this:Grilled balsamic figs are one of Sarno’s autumn favorites on menus.
Fire up the grill to medium hot.
In small bowl, whisk balsamic, honey and vanilla.
Slice figs in half, let them soak in the liquid while the grill is heating up.
Flesh down, grill for about 2 minutes, brushing the glaze on top with pastry brush.
Serve warm (maybe even with your favorite ice cream!).
Peppers: Whether fiery or mild, peppers are packed with nutrients.
Go for a variety of colors in peppers to get the biggest bang for your buck.
Try this:Place the peppers over an open flame burner, charring and turning until blackened.
Place in bowl and cover until they cool.
Here’s a super-yummy Couscous and Feta stuffed bell pepper recipe, perfect for an easy lunch or dinner!
They are also rich in folate and good source of potassium for healthy tissue growth.
Try this:Slow roast your beets.
During the process of slow roasting, the natural sugars caramelize beautifully.
Take a large piece of tin foil, and form a little boat.
Place in oven on 300 degrees for about an hour.
Once removed, let cool, and peel off skin.
You’ll love these as a salad topper or simple side dish.
They are also packed with vitamin K, which promotes healthy bones.
These baby cabbages can be enjoyed raw, shredded, marinated, pickled, roasted, grilled and steamed.
Saute some onions with a small amount of veggie stock until caramelized.
Remove from heat, sprinkle with toasted pine nuts and serve with a drizzle of your favorite hot sauce.
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