Here’s a fun, fresh side dish to add to your repertoire: this apple slaw recipe! Cabbage, apples and carrots partner up to form the basis of a tangy slaw. They’re doused in a creamy poppyseed dressing that you’ll want to pour on just about everything. It’s a slaw spin that’s unique in flavor but simple enough that you’ll want to keep making it all season long. In fact, it works just as well in fall and winter as for summer picnics!

Ingredients in this apple slaw

Coleslaw is one side dish we never tire of, and this variation with fruity apples gives it even more intrigue than the standard variety. The best part is the homemade poppyseed dressing, a creamy spin on our classic recipe. The seeds bring a fun texture contrast and it’s flavored with apple cider vinegar for a bold, zingy flavor. Here’s what you’ll need for this recipe:

• Green cabbage
• Red cabbage (optional, but it’s worth it for color!)
• Crisp tart apples
• Carrots
• Green onion
• Apple cider vinegar
• Dijon mustard
• Sugar (or honey)
• Mayonnaise
• Poppy seeds
• Salt

Best apples for slaw

In our opinion, the best type of apples for slaw is the same as the best apples for baking: use a firm, crisp tart apple. A crisp texture is essential for a slaw, where the apple needs to stand out against cabbage and carrots. The sweet tart flavor allows the apple to shine through and contrast the savory vegetables. Here are some of the best crisp tart apple varieties:

• Pink Lady (our favorite)
• Jonathon or Jonagold
• Granny Smith
• Honeycrisp
• Fuji

Some notes on cabbage and coleslaw mix

This recipe calls for both green cabbage and red cabbage. We like to add red cabbage for color, but it’s not necessary for flavor.

• Skip the red cabbage if you prefer. It looks nice color-wise, but swap in green cabbage if you prefer. It can be hard to use up leftovers of two cabbages (though here are leftover cabbage recipes).
• To speed up the recipe, use bagged coleslaw. Buy at 14 or 16 ounce bag and measure out 6 cups of the mixture (to account for the cabbage and carrot quantities).

Serving apple slaw

This apple is the ideal side dish for any protein or main. Because it features apples it feels appropriate in the fall, but it also works any time of year! It’s great in summer at potlucks and pitch-ins. Here are a few ideas for serving apple slaw:

• Side for chicken, like creamy garlic chicken, chicken enchiladas, baked chicken thighs, grilled chicken thighs or grilled chicken
• Side for fish, like these top miso salmon, seared salmon, salmon recipes, or easy baked fish
• Side for shrimp, like sauteed shrimp, grilled shrimp, or these shrimp recipes
• Side for vegetarian dinners and vegan dishes like vegetarian chili, crispy tofu, eggplant lasagna, tomato bisque, lentil soup, vegan shepherd’s pie, and more
• Picnic food idea
• Side for a barbecue or pitch in
• Thanksgiving side dish or fall salad

Dietary notes

As written in the recipe below, this apple slaw is vegetarian, dairy-free. and gluten-free. To make it vegan, use vegan mayonnaise or cashew cream in place of the mayo.

We haven’t been able to find a great vegan mayo brand (tell us in the comments if you have one you like!). So we’d lean towards making a batch of cashew cream. Keep in mind you need to soak the cashews, so it’s best to plan in advance.

More apple recipes

This apple slaw is a fun savory apple recipe that makes a big statement at the dinner table! Here are a few more apple recipes we love:

• Bake Apple Bread or Apple Cinnamon Muffins
• Make a classic Apple Cobbler, Apple Crisp, Apple Crumble, or Baked Apples
• Go for Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal or an apple breakfast recipe
• Make Crisp Apple Salad

This apple slaw recipe is…

Vegetarian, dairy-free, and gluten-free. For vegan, use vegan mayo or cashew cream.

Apple Slaw

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• Author: Sonja Overhiser
• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 0 minutes
• Total Time: 20 minutes
• Yield: 6

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This tangy apple slaw recipe pairs cabbage with carrots, apples, and a creamy poppyseed dressing. The perfect fresh, easy side dish!

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Ingredients

• 4 cups shredded green cabbage
• 1 cup shredded red cabbage
• 2 tart apples, thinly sliced
• 1 cup carrots, shredded (2 medium carrots)
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt, divided
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (or honey)
• ½ cup mayonnaise*
• 1 tablespoon poppy seeds

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Instructions

1. Shred the cabbage, thinly slice the apples, shred the carrots, and thinly slice the green onions. Place them in a large bowl, sprinkle with ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, and stir.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk the apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, granulated sugar, mayonnaise, poppy seeds, and ¼ teaspoon salt until smooth. Pour the dressing onto the vegetables and stir to combine. Stores up to 4 days refrigerated.

Notes

*For vegan, use vegan mayo or cashew cream.

• Category: Side
• Method: No Cook
• Cuisine: Side dish
• Diet: Vegetarian

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Here’s a crowd-pleasing dinner recipe to put in your rotation: chicken enchiladas recipe! It’s hard to find someone who will turn down this Tex Mex favorite. Each enchilada is stuffed with shredded chicken and cheese, then drowned in a zingy red sauce and baked until warm and gooey. It’s also extremely versatile for various diets: you can easily make half the pan vegetarian or use corn tortillas for gluten-free. Everyone wins here, and whipping up a big pan makes dinnertime magic.

Ingredients in chicken enchiladas

This chicken enchiladas recipe is a play on the Tex Mex dish, which is in turn a riff on the classic Mexican enchilada. The first reference to the modern enchilada dates back to 1885 in Mexico, but the tradition of rolling a tortilla around fillings has been around since the Aztec times.

There are a few differences between Mexican enchiladas and Tex Mex style; often Mexican enchiladas use corn tortillas and are fried vs Tex Mex which use flour tortillas and are baked. This rendition is Tex Mex in style, and we honor the great tradition of Mexican cooks and chefs who brought us the mighty enchilada. Here’s what you’ll need for this chicken enchiladas recipe:

• Shredded chicken: Make homemade shredded chicken for best flavor, or go quick and easy with store-bought.
• Red enchilada sauce: For fast enchiladas, we recommend finding a great store-bought sauce, but you can also make homemade enchilada sauce.
• Onion and green chiles: These veggies add nuance to the flavor.
• Cumin, oregano, garlic powder, chili powder, salt and pepper: This blend of spices makes well-seasoned chicken.
• Colby jack cheese: We like Colby jack for flavor, but you can also use Mexican blend cheese or cheddar.
• Tortillas: We use flour tortillas for this Tex Mex variation, but you can use corn tortillas as well, which are more traditional in Mexican-style enchiladas and a gluten free option.

How to shred chicken

The quickest way to chicken enchiladas is with purchased shredded chicken, but it’s got the best flavor when you make it homemade! It takes about 10 minutes to boil. The best way we’ve found to make shredded chicken is to butterfly it, boil it, and then pull it into strips using your hands. Here’s how to make shredded chicken (or click the link):

1. Butterfly the chicken so that it cooks evenly. Place your hand over the top of each chicken breast and use a sharp knife to carefully slice the breast horizontally, leaving the edge intact so it can open up like a book. Open up the breast then cut along the fold to separate the two halves.
2. Boil for 7 to 10 minutes. Place 1 pound chicken in a pot with 6 cups water, 2 teaspoons kosher salt, and seasonings (or use chicken broth and half the salt). Boil for 7 to 10 minutes until the center is no longer pink and the internal temperature is 160°F.
3. Tear the chicken into shreds. Once the chicken is cool enough to touch, use your fingers to tear the chicken into shreds.

Use a great red enchilada sauce

This might be a hot take, but for chicken enchiladas we like to buy the enchilada sauce. Many people swear by homemade, but it can take a bit of time and leave you with some mess. If you’re going to make homemade, it’s easiest to make it in advance. But we love a great purchased red enchilada sauce! Here are some options:

• Purchased red enchilada sauce: There are lots of fantastic enchilada sauce brands at the store, and many of them are minimally processed. Every brand is different, so experiment to find one you love. We like Siete Foods enchilada sauce.
• Homemade, made in advance: Or, make a batch of our Homemade Red Enchilada sauce! It’s easiest to make it in advance to ensure quick prep.

Flour tortillas vs corn tortillas

What are the best tortillas for chicken enchiladas? Corn tortillas are traditional in Mexican-style enchiladas, and flour tortillas are used in Tex Mex enchiladas. Here’s what to know about the differences:

• Corn tortillas are gluten-free. Some brands tend to split when you go to roll them! To combat this, find the best quality corn tortilla brand you can. Then brush it with oil and cook it 15 seconds per side before assembling. This makes it easier to roll.
• Flour tortillas are not gluten-free, but they are much easier to roll and more durable in general. They also get nice and gooey from the enchilada sauce.
• What about grain free tortillas? There are are other types of grain-free tortillas available at many grocery stores: almond flour, cassava flour, or chickpea flour (try Siete brand). We haven’t tested these, so let us know in the comments below if you try them!

How to assemble chicken enchiladas: a few tips!

The filling for this chicken enchiladas recipe features shredded chicken, onion and green chilies, with a mixture of savory spices. Once you’ve got it ready, it’s time to assemble! It’s helpful to have another person to help for assembly. Here are a few tips for a smooth and speedy process:

• Don’t overfill the tortillas. It’s easy to want to put in way too much filling. All you need is ¼ cup chicken and 2 tablespoons cheese. Spread them in a line down the center.
• Roll them tightly and place seam side down. Placing seam side down helps them stay rolled.
• If using corn tortillas, use a durable brand and cook in oil prior to rolling. Corn tortillas can easily tear and split when rolling them. Before assembling, brush both sides of each tortilla lightly with olive oil. Heat a large griddle to medium-high heat, and cook the tortillas in batches for 15 seconds per side until lightly browned.

Favorite enchilada toppings

The best part of this easy chicken enchiladas recipe? Loading them up with all the best toppings! Here are a few enchilada topping ideas:

• Sour cream
• Guacamole
• Feta or queso fresco crumbles
• Red onion or green onion
• Purchased pico de gallo
• Cilantro
• Pickled onions

Sides to serve with chicken enchiladas

Once we’ve whipped up a pan of chicken enchiladas, we use the bake time to pull together a few simple side dishes. Here are a few sides that go with enchiladas:

• Throw together one of those quick bag chopped salads (we do this often!)
• Make Cilantro Lime Slaw
• Add Simple Guacamole or 5-Minute Bean Dip and tortilla chips
• Go for Mexican-Style Chopped Salad or Cucumber Tomato Avocado Salad

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This chicken enchiladas recipe is…

Gluten-free with corn tortillas.

Chicken Enchiladas Recipe

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• Author: Sonja Overhiser
• Prep Time: 30 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Total Time: 50 minutes
• Yield: 10 enchiladas

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This chicken enchiladas recipe is packed with flavor, with shredded meat, cheese, and a zingy red enchilada sauce. The perfect easy dinner!

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Ingredients

• 1 pound shredded chicken, about 2 ½ cups
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 sweet yellow onion, finely diced
• 4 ounces canned diced green chilies
• 2 teaspoons cumin
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• Fresh ground black pepper
• 2 cups (15 ounces) red enchilada sauce, purchased or homemade
• 8 ounces (2 cups) Colby jack cheese, shredded
• 10 8-inch flour tortillas (or corn tortillas*)
• For the topping: sour cream, chopped cilantro, guacamole, pico de gallo, cotija or feta cheese crumbles, pickled red onions

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1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. Make the shredded chicken (prep in advance and refrigerate if desired). 
3. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until tender, stirring often, about 5 minutes. Add the shredded chicken, green chilies, cumin, oregano, garlic powder, chili powder and kosher salt. Taste and add a few more pinches of kosher salt if desired. 
4. Warm the tortillas for a minute in the microwave, or in a pan for a few seconds per side, so that they are flexible*. In a large baking dish, spread 1 cup of the enchilada sauce.
5. Fill each tortilla with a ¼ cup scoop of the filling, srpinkle with 2 tablespoons of the cheese, and roll it up. Place each enchilada seam-side down in the baking dish (there will be some leftover filling). Repeat for the remaining tortillas.
6. Top the enchiladas with the remaining 1 cup enchilada sauce and the remaining cheese.
7. Place in the oven and bake for 20 minutes, until the cheese is melted. Serve garnished with sour cream, chopped cilantro, and other garnishes as desired.

Notes

*If using corn tortillas, they can crack easily. Brush both sides of each tortilla lightly with olive oil. Heat a large griddle to medium-high heat. Cook the tortillas in batches for 15 seconds per side until lightly browned.

• Category: Main dish
• Method: Baked
• Cuisine: Tex Mex
• Diet: Vegetarian

Keywords: chicken enchilada recipe, chicken enchiladas recipe, easy chicken enchiladas recipe

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Looking for a spooky drink to impress? Try this Halloween Sangria! We are all about scary Halloween cocktails, and this one is a new favorite. Pair red wine with cinnamon sugar, fruit and sparkling cider for a tasty drink that everyone will love! The best part? Rim the glasses with DIY colored sugar and top with fun cocktail picks. The flavor is pure, bold, and lightly cinnamon spiced: and we’ve got two variations for a sweeter or more dry drink!

What you need for Halloween sangria

Sangría is a traditional wine punch that originates from Spain. The classic version is made with red wine and chopped fruit, and often orange juice or brandy. Many American spins add loads of sugar to this drink, which is traditionally quite dry and nuanced. This Halloween sangria is in the style of the traditional Spanish drink, but we’ve got a variation that is a little sweeter for those who like sweeter drinks. Here are the ingredients you’ll need:

• Apple
• Blood oranges
• Granulated sugar
• Cinnamon
• Dry red wine, such as Rioja
• Sparkling cider (dry variation) or ginger ale (sweet variation)
• Ice, for serving
• Colored sugar and Halloween cocktail picks, for the garnish (optional)

How to make sangria…the Spanish way

This Halloween sangria method is inspired by our favorite Spanish chef, Jose Andres. Chef Andres is from Spain and started many successful restaurants here in the US. Per Chef Andres, the “Spanish” way to make this wine punch this:

• Macerate fruit for 20 minutes: Mix the sangria fruit with sugar and let it macerate or stand at room temperature and break down. This helps the fruit flavors permeate the wine even more.
• Add liquids: Add the red wine.
• Refrigerate for 1 to 4 hours. This allows the flavors to meld and develop.
• Serve with bubbles. Traditional Spanish sangria uses soda water, but here you’ll add sparkling cider or ginger ale to the glass when serving!

Ways to customize the sweetness

Our addition to the Spanish sangria formula? When serving, mix the red wine mixture with sparkling apple cider or ginger ale. This sweetens the drink and adds bubbles! The sparkling apple cider makes for a dry flavor, whereas the ginger ale makes for a sweeter drink.

Another way to customize the sweetness? Use a fruity sweet red wine instead of a dry red wine.

Halloween sangria drink garnishes

The best part of this Halloween sangria? The drink garnishes! You can use the ones we’ve used here, or get creative with some of your own ideas. Here’s what we did:

• Make DIY colored sugar. A colored sugar rim makes the look! Use purchased sugar or go to our DIY colored sugar tutorial for instructions. We made both orange and purple for a festive look!
• Use an orange slice and festive cocktail picks. These Halloween cocktail picks (aka cupcake toppers) really set the tone! We used a blood orange slice to fasten our cocktail picks. If you can’t find them, a regular orange works just as well!

This Halloween sangria is perfect for parties because it makes a big pitcher to share. Try it out, or try a Halloween margarita pitcher if you’re a tequila lover!

More Halloween drinks

Want more ideas for spooky drinks? Here are a few Halloween cocktails we love:

• Opt for a Halloween Margarita
• Try this bright Witches Brew Drink
• Go for a Vampire’s Kiss Cocktail
• Make a cauldron of Halloween Punch

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This Halloween sangria recipe is…

Vegetarian, vegan, plant-based, dairy-free and gluten-free.

Halloween Sangria

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• Author: Sonja Overhiser
• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Rest Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
• Yield: 8

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This Halloween Sangria recipe is a spooky drink that’s ideal for parties! Whip up a pitcher to impress everyone.

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Ingredients

• 1 apple
• 2 blood oranges, plus 2 more for garnish
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 750 ml bottle dry red wine, such as Rioja
• 1 750 ml bottle sparkling cider (or ginger ale for a sweeter sangria)
• Ice, for serving
• For the garnish: colored sugar, Halloween cocktail picks (optional)

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Instructions

1. Thinly slice the apple and orange. Place them into a medium bowl and stir in the sugar and cinnamon. Transfer to a large pitcher. Allow to stand for 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
2. Pour in the red wine. Stir and refrigerate for 1 hour, or as long as 4 hours. (Don’t go beyond 4 hours or the fruit texture starts to degrade.)
3. If desired, place colored sugar on a plate, wet the rims of the glasses, and dip them into the sugar (DIY or purchased; we made orange and purple).
4. To serve, fill a glass with ice. Fill halfway with sparkling apple cider, then halfway with red wine mixture (or you can pour them both together in a pitcher). Or, add the wine mixture to a glass and top off with ginger ale. 
5. Garnish with blood orange slices and Halloween cocktail picks. When you’ve polished off the sangria, you can snack on the sweetened fruit.

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• Cuisine: American
• Diet: Vegan

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Want to recreate the classic Harry Potter drink! Try this Butterbeer recipe! Our son has become obsessed with Hogwarts and this recipe is an easy way to recreate the series drink. It’s so tasty, bubbly with a butterscotch flavor and a frothy top! Many recipes are extremely sugary but our take is toned back so it lets all the flavors shine through (and you or the children you’re making it for won’t be bouncing off the walls). It’s perfect for parties, Halloween, and any occasion where you need a little magic!

What is butterbeer?

Butterbeer is a fictional drink in the Harry Potter series that’s beloved by wizards. It is first mentioned in the book Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, and has a level of alcohol doesn’t affect witches and wizards. The concept is based on an actual drink called buttered beer that originated in England in the 1500’s. That drink was made with beer, sugar, eggs, nutmeg, cloves and butter (similar to something like buttered rum).

Author J.K. Rowling reportedly told Bon Appetit magazine that the taste of butterbeer should be like a “less sickly butterscotch.” In April 2010 Universal Studios announced a non-alcoholic butterbeer drink sold at their Harry Potter World, which was tasted and approved by Rowling herself!

Ingredients in butterbeer

No one knows the exact ingredients in the official Universal Studios butterbeer recipe (except this guy). However, the flavor of butterbeer is reminiscent of cream soda. Most copycat recipes include cream soda, butterscotch syrup and cream or ice cream for a frothy topping.

This butterbeer recipe is unique because it’s got all those classic flavors but a little less sugar to let them all shine! It’s built like an Italian soda, with soda water, flavored syrup, and cream. Here’s what you’ll need:

• Butterscotch syrup, like Torani
• Vanilla extract
• Yellow and brown food coloring
• Soda water
• Heavy cream

Tips for making butterbeer

This butterbeer recipe is like an butterscotch-flavored Italian soda, a drink made of club soda and flavored syrup, often served with cream on top. The concept was invented by an Italian American couple who introduced Italian soda in San Francisco in 1925. It took off and has been popular ever since! Here are a few tips for making and serving butterbeer:

• Whisk 2 tablespoons heavy cream until slightly thickened. Reserve this for the topping.
• Mix a splash of soda water with 2 tablespoons butterscotch syrup in a small beer mug or glass. Add 3 drops yellow and 1 small drop brown food coloring to simulates the beer coloring (which is the main coloring agent in cream soda).
• Add 1 cup soda water. Do this right before serving to preserve the bubbles.
• Top with the cream to simulate the frothy top of a beer. Enjoy!

Harry Potter themed mugs and glasses

The best way to serve butterbeer is in a small beer mug! We like these small glass beer mugs. You can also serve it in Harry Potter themed glasses. We like this set of Hogwarts crest glasses that have the crest of each of the houses, Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, and Slytherin. Our son especially loves drinking anything out of these!

Of course if you’re serving butterbeer for a party, you can use disposable glasses or cups of your choice. Keep in mind the finished drink has about 1 ¼ cups volume with about 1-inch extra room needed for the foam.

Spiked variation

Want to make a spiked butterbeer? This butterbeer recipe works beautifully with rum. Add 1 oz añejo rum to each serving of butterbeer, which adds notes of vanilla and oak. We think it’s best with rum, but you could also try something like vanilla vodka if desired.

More fun homemade drinks

This butterbeer drink is a fun and easy homemade drink that kids and adults alike love! It’s fun for parties, as a Halloween drink, or anytime you need a fun cooking project with kids. Here are a few more homemade drinks to add to your arsenal:

• Make Best Homemade Lemonade
• Go for a Homemade Hot Chocolate or Chai Latte
• Make Frozen Coffee or Frozen Hot Chocolate
• Go for an Italian Soda or Orange Cream Soda

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Vegetarian and gluten-free.

Butterbeer

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• Author: Sonja Overhiser
• Prep Time: 5 minutes
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• Total Time: 5 minutes
• Yield: 1 drink

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This butterbeer recipe is an easy and delicious way to recreate the classic Harry Potter drink! Perfect for parties, Halloween, or anytime.

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Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons (1 oz) flavored butterscotch syrup, like Torani
• ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 drops yellow food coloring 
• 1 small drop brown food coloring
• 1 cup (8 oz) soda water
• 2 tablespoons (1 oz) heavy cream, whisked until slightly thick

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Instructions

1. In a mug or glass, stir together the butterscotch syrup, vanilla extract, food coloring and a splash of soda water. (Spiked variation: Add 1 oz añejo rum.)
2. Top with the remaining soda water. Carefully pour cream across top and serve. 

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• Cuisine: American
• Diet: Vegetarian

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A Couple Cooks - Recipes worth repeating.

If you’re looking for an easy baking project with apples, this apple cookies recipe will have your heart! They’re essentially apple snickerdoodles, irresistibly soft, with a sweet coating of cinnamon and sugar. Each bite has a burst of sweet tart apple! They take no time to whip up and don’t require any refrigeration of the dough before baking: which means you can sink your teeth into that soft, spiced cookie as soon as possible. These were big winners are our house!

Ingredients in this apple cookies recipe

Here at A Couple Cooks, we love it when we can make a recipe without a trip to the store. Such is this apple cookies recipe, a simple snickerdoodle that only requires the normal baking cast of characters: flour, sugar, butter, eggs, and of course, cinnamon! If you’ve got one apple, you can make this recipe. The cookies are ideal as a fall dessert, but they work in any season! A friend of ours taste tested these and said she couldn’t stop eating them (a good sign!). Here’s what you’ll need:

• Sweet tart apple
• All purpose flour
• Cream of tartar
• Baking soda
• Kosher salt
• Unsalted butter
• Granulated sugar
• Egg
• Vanilla extract
• Cinnamon

Best type of apples for cookies

The best variety of fruit for apple cookies is the same as with apple cobbler or apple crisp: select a firm, crisp tart apple. The tangy tartness accents the sweetness of baked goods, and the crisp texture stays together while baking. Other apple varieties can end up in a mushy, sweeter filling that’s not as satisfying as with a crisp tart apple. Here are some of the best types apples for baking and cooking:

• Pink Lady
• Jonathon or Jonagold
• Granny Smith
• Honeycrisp
• Fuji

Tip: make sure to finely dice the apple

This apple cookies recipe is very simple: the dough comes together quickly and you don’t even have to refrigerate it before baking! The most important part of putting together the recipe is this: dice the apple as finely as possible. If the apple pieces are too large, they can cause the cookies to crack and bread when baked.

We cut our apples into pieces that were about 3/8-inch wide (between ¼ and 1/8-inch). You don’t have to measure, simply cut them as small as you can.

Non-stick cookie sheets make for an even bake

Another tip for this apple cookies recipe is the quality of pans matters! We made half of these cookies on a shiny aluminum pan with parchment paper, and the size and shape were completely off. However, the half of the batch baked on our non-stick cookie sheet worked great.

So, we recommend using two of these non-stick cookie sheets for the most even bake! The entire batch baked on these, rotating the sheets in the middle of baking, came out beautifully consistent.

Storage info for apple cookies

The final important thing to know about this apple cookies recipe is to store them refrigerated! The cookies are a little delicate because of the apple pieces, which contain moisture. So for best results, store them refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.

Place the cookies in a sealed container with parchment paper between the layers. Make sure to let the cookie stand at room temperature for about 5 minutes before enjoying: it tastes better that way!

More apple recipes

When it’s apple season, we love making all things with apples: breakfast, desserts, and more! Here are some of our favorite apple recipes:

• Bake up Apple Bread or Apple Cinnamon Muffins
• Make an Apple Cobbler, Apple Crisp, or Apple Crumble
• Go for Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal
• Make Crisp Apple Salad

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This apple cookies recipe is…

Vegetarian.

Apple Cookies

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5 from 2 reviews

• Author: Sonja Overhiser
• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: 35 minutes
• Yield: 20 cookies

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This apple cookies recipe makes irresistibly soft snickerdoodles, spiced with cinnamon and full of bursts of sweet tart fruit!

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Ingredients

For the apple cookies

• 1 cup sweet tart apple, peeled and finely diced into 3/8-inch pieces (1 large apple)
• 1 ¾ cups [245 g] all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• ½ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

For rolling

• 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
• ½ tablespoons ground cinnamon

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1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Finely dice the apple into very small pieces (about 3/8-inch wide; the smaller the better*).
2. In a medium bowl, whisk the all-purpose flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and kosher salt.
3. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the room temperature butter and sugar until light and creamy, about 2 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula. Add the egg and vanilla extract and beat until combined, about 1 minute.
4. Turn off the mixer and add the dry ingredients. Then mix on low until just combined. Add the chopped apples and mix for about 5 seconds until combined.
5. Roll the cookie dough into 20 balls, using about 2 tablespoons of dough per cookie (a cookie dough scoop is helpful).
6. In a small bowl, combine the sugar and cinnamon. Roll each of the dough balls into the cinnamon sugar mixture until generously coated.
7. Place the dough balls onto two non-stick cookie sheets (we recommend these non-stick cookie sheets for the most even bake**). Bake for 12 to 14 minutes or until they are puffed and the edges are set, reversing the trays in the oven at 7 minutes. Keep in mind the cookies will set after they cool.
8. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the cookies cool on the sheet for 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire cooling rack and cool completely. Important: Store these cookies refrigerated in a sealed container with parchment between the layers for up to 2 weeks; bring to room temperature before serving.

Notes

*If the apple pieces are too large, they can cause the cookies to crack and bread when baked.

**We found that the bake good on a shiny aluminum baking sheet with parchment paper, so the quality matters! These non-stick sheets made an even bake with the entire batch in the oven at once.

• Category: Dessert
• Method: Baked
• Cuisine: American
• Diet: Vegetarian

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Want to welcome fall in style? Cook up a pot of pumpkin risotto! Its bright orange color and autumnal flavor makes it the ideal dinner or side dish for the season. Homemade risotto is easy to whip up: all you need are a few ingredients and a bit of time to stir in that luxurious broth until it all becomes absorbed by the rice. Grab a glass of wine and let’s get cooking!

Ingredients in pumpkin risotto

Risotto is an Italian rice dish where short grain Arborio rice is cooked in broth until it becomes creamy. Most methods use butter, onion, and garlic, white wine to deglaze the pan, and Parmesan cheese to finish. Using canned pumpkin adds a bright orange color and autumnal flavor, paired with fresh and dried sage. Here are the ingredients you’ll need for this pumpkin risotto recipe:

• Arborio rice
• Pumpkin puree
• Vegetable or chicken broth
• White wine
• Onion and garlic
• Butter and olive oil
• Parmesan cheese
• Fresh and dried sage

Notes on arborio rice

Arborio rice is a type of short grain Italian rice that is used to make risotto and other dishes like rice pudding and arancini. This type of rice absorbs the liquid as it cooks, naturally creating a creamy and thickened texture.

Do not substitute another variety of rice in this risotto recipe. The recipe does not work with something like long grain rice. Arborio rice is easy to find at your local grocery, so make sure to find the real thing!

On cooking with wine

Risotto is classically made with white wine to deglaze the pan, so this pumpkin risotto uses white wine too. Most of the alcohol is cooked out in the cooking process, so it should be suitable for children and pregnant mothers.

However if you prefer (or simply don’t want to crack open a bottle), you can skip the wine and it will still taste great. If you do choose to use it, make sure to pour yourself a glass while cooking!

Tips for making pumpkin risotto

Making a risotto is simple, but it does require a little know-how to get the best result. Here are our top tips for making this pumpkin risotto:

• Heat the broth. The rice immediately absorbs broth if it’s hot, but if the broth is cold it changes the temperature of the dish and affects the cooking process. You’ll want a few ladles of warm broth at a time.
• Stir in broth gradually: be patient! Add a few ladles, then keep stirring to incorporate the broth. As soon as it’s absorbed, add more. Continue in this way for about 12 minutes.
• Adjust the heat as necessary to keep a steady simmer. If the heat is too high, it can burn or not cook through. If the heat too low, the rice grains can get waterlogged.
• It’s ready when it’s tender but slightly al dente. The grains of rice should be slightly al dente (to have a bite of chew in the center) and stay separate from each other as they float in the thickened broth.

Leftovers and make ahead info

Here’s one thing to note: this pumpkin risotto is best served immediately. You can try making it in advance or storing leftovers, but the texture becomes compromised. Here are a few notes on storage:

• The rice texture will become thick as it sits, especially when it’s chilled.
• If desired, you can reheat on the stovetop and add a little extra broth and Parmesan cheese, and a few pinches salt to taste.
• We don’t recommend making this recipe in advance, but if you want to try, undercook the risotto slightly at first, then reheat and finish it off with the final few scoops of broth before serving.  

Ways to serve pumpkin risotto

You can serve pumpkin risotto as a side dish, or make it a main dish by adding a protein source and some sides with fiber. If you’re making it into a fall dinner, make sure to add a protein because risotto in itself is not filling enough for a meal. Here are a few ideas for how to serve it:

• As a side dish for chicken, salmon or shrimp
• As a main dish, with baked asparagus or roasted broccoli and a crisp apple salad
• As a vegetarian main with easy cannellini beans as a protein and a few easy sides
• Topped with scallops like pan seared scallops
• At holiday dinners like as a Thanksgiving side dish

More pumpkin recipes

When it’s the season for pumpkin, it’s time for all the pumpkin recipes! Here are a few favorites to try:

• Try Pumpkin Bread with maple glaze
• Make creamy and delicious Pumpkin Dip
• Go for Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins or Pumpkin Spice Pancakes
• Opt for 10 Pumpkin Breakfast Recipes like Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal or Pumpkin French Toast

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This pumpkin risotto recipe is…

Vegetarian and gluten-free.

Pumpkin Risotto

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• Author: Sonja Overhiser
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Total Time: 30 minutes
• Yield: 4 to 6

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Pumpkin risotto is perfect for fall! Cook it up with sage and Parmesan and it’s a cozy autumn dinner or side dish.

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Ingredients

• ½ cup minced sweet onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 quart chicken broth or vegetable broth
• 15-ounce can pumpkin puree
• 1 teaspoon dried sage
• 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
• 4 tablespoons salted butter, sliced into 4 pieces
• 2 cups dry white arborio rice
• 1 cup dry white wine, such as Pinot Grigio or Chardonnay*
• ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh sage (optional but recommended)
• Freshly ground black pepper

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Instructions

1. Prep the vegetables: Mince the onion and garlic and noted above.
2. Heat the broth: Combine the broth, pumpkin puree, and dried sage with 2 cups water and 1 teaspoon kosher salt in a saucepan and bring it to a low simmer. Reduce heat to low.
3. Sauté the vegetables: In a large skillet, place the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Heat for a few minutes until it melts, turns foamy, and then starts to become golden brown in color and smells nutty. Add the minced onion cook for about 2 minutes until tender and fragrant. Add the garlic and dry rice and cook, stirring occasionally, about 2 minutes until the rice starts to turn light brown.
4. Add the wine: Stir in the wine and cook, stirring occasionally, until the liquid is fully absorbed, about 2 minutes.
5. Add the broth: Add two ladles of the hot broth to the risotto. Cook, stirring occasionally until the liquid is fully absorbed, then add two more ladles of both. Cook in this same manner for about 12 minutes, adding two ladles and stirring frequently. Continue to adjust the heat to make sure the risotto is at a steady simmer. After 12 minutes, taste a grain of rice. If it’s creamy but still al dente in the center, you’re ready for the final step! If not, continue to cook and add broth for a few minutes more. Try not to go past al dente or the final risotto will be too soggy. (You’ll have some broth left over: save it for reheating leftovers.) 
6. Finish the risotto: When the rice is al dente, reduce the heat to low. Add two more ladles of broth, the Parmesan cheese, fresh sage, and ½ teaspoon kosher salt. Stir vigorously for 1 to 2 minutes until you’ve got a thick and creamy risotto.
7. Serve immediately with additional Parmesan cheese to top. You’ll have about 1 ½ cups broth remaining; save it to stir in to get a creamier texture when serving (the rice absorbs liquid as it sits) or to refresh leftovers.  
8. Storage info: The flavor and texture are best served immediately. If desired, you can reheat on the stovetop and add a little extra broth and Parmesan cheese, and a few pinches salt to taste. We don’t recommend making it in advance, but if you want to try, undercook the risotto slightly at first, then reheat and finish it off with the final few scoops of broth before serving.  

Notes

*If you prefer avoiding wine, you can skip Step 4 and move straight to adding the broth.

• Category: Rice
• Method: Stovetop
• Cuisine: Italian inspired
• Diet: Vegetarian

Keywords: Pumpkin risotto, pumpkin risotto recipe

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Here’s a cozy baked good that’s calling your name: this easy apple cobbler recipe! The topping is a meld of a biscuit and a sugar cookie, chewy, sweet and baked into golden-brown dollops. It covers a sweetly-spiced apple layer that’s flavored with cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and lemon zest for a little pop. Top it with melty vanilla ice cream and there’s really nothing more we want in an apple dessert.

Ingredients in apple cobbler

This apple cobbler recipe is a spin on the classic cobbler, a classic easy dessert. A cobbler is a baked dessert with fruit filling that’s topped with dollops of biscuit-like dough. It differs from a crisp or crumble in that it doesn’t use oats or nuts in the topping.

Traditionally are a few different ways to make a cobbler topping: a biscuit like topping that forms dollops on top of the dough, or a cake-like topping that is relatively flat. This apple cobbler recipe is a mix of these two styles, with a texture between a biscuit and a sugar cookie! It’s sweet but not overly saccharine like some cobblers. Here’s what you’ll need for this recipe:

• Crisp tart apples: Tart apples are best for baking, and crisp apples hold their shape better than softer apples which can become mushy.
• Brown sugar and granulated sugar: The mix of sugars adds nuance to the flavor, but you can use all granulated sugar if preferred.
• Cornstarch: Cornstarch is essential or the filling will be watery instead of gooey. Substitute arrowroot powder if desired.
• Cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and vanilla extract: This mix of cozy spices is key! If desired, you can use only cinnamon for a similar effect.
• Lemon juice and lemon zest: Lemon juice and zest makes the flavors pop, similar to salt with savory food.
• All-purpose flour, baking soda and salt: These essential ingredients make the base of the topping.
• Butter: Stirring in melted butter makes this topping quick and easy.
• Egg yolk: The egg yolk is the secret ingredient that makes a smooth, cookie-like dough.

Best type of apples for cobbler

The best variety of apples for cobbler is a firm, crisp tart apple. Crisp tart apples cook well and the tangy tartness accents the sweetness of baked goods. Of course, you can use any type of apple you like in this apple cobbler recipe. But other apple varieties can end up in a mushy, sweeter filling that’s not as satisfying as with a crisp tart apple. Here are some of the best apples for baking and cooking:

• Pink Lady
• Jonathon or Jonagold
• Granny Smith
• Fuji

What makes this an easy apple cobbler?

Some apple cobbler recipes claim to be easy, but then they call for things like 5 pounds of apples (which take forever to peel!) or cooking the apple filling in advance. Here are a few things that make this apple cobbler recipe fun and easy:

• It calls for 2 pounds of apples, which don’t take too long to peel and slice.
• Melted butter goes right into the easy filling, so you don’t have to cut in room temperature butter (which can take a while).
• It bakes right away, with no need to pre-cook a filling.

A trick to cutting apples

Here’s a trick for how to cut apples quickly for apple cobbler! If you’re not cutting your apples this way, it’s game changing. This method for slicing apples is so slick, you can slice one up in just a few seconds. Here’s what to do:

• Peel the apple.
• Set the apple upright, and cut off each of the four sides around the core.
• Place each slide on its flat edge and slice into thin slices.

Ways to serve apple cobbler

This apple cobbler recipe warm from the oven is the best easy dessert to share with friends and family. But don’t forget the topping! To us, vanilla ice cream is required: it contrasts the sweet cake of the cobbler and rounds out the overall experience. Here are a few ways to serve it:

• Vanilla ice cream. Classic! Warm cobbler with cold ice cream is perfection.
• Whipped cream. This homemade whipped cream makes just the right rich and creamy counterpoint.
• Creme fraiche. This thick cream is perfect over fruit desserts. Use purchased or homemade creme fraiche.

Storage and make ahead info

This apple cobbler recipe is best the day it is made. For best results, allow it to cool for 30 minutes to 1 hour before serving. This lets the texture set and brings it to a warm temperature.

Apple cobbler also works made in advance! It’s best prepared the night before, but it stores up to 3 days refrigerated. Reheat in a 350°F oven until room temperature or warm before serving.

Diet variations

Want to make a vegan apple cobbler? Make this recipe with vegan butter and replace the egg yolk with 1 tablespoon dairy free milk.

More apple recipes

This apple cobbler recipe is one of our favorite apple recipes! It’s great as a fall dessert or Thanksgiving dessert. Here are a few more fun recipes with this tasty fruit:

• Try 10 Apple Breakfast Recipes or 20 Irresistible Apple Desserts
• Grab Apple Bread, Apple Cinnamon Muffins or Apple Cookies
• Make a cozy pot of Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal
• Whip up Apple Dumplings or Baked Apples

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This apple cobbler recipe is…

Vegetarian.

Apple Cobbler

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5 from 1 review

• Author: Sonja Overhiser
• Prep Time: 30 minutes
• Cook Time: 45 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
• Yield: 8

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This apple cobbler recipe is easy and cozy! A biscuit-meets-sugar-cookie topping covers a sweetly-spiced fruit layer.

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Ingredients

• 6 cups peeled and sliced crisp tart apples (2 pounds; about 4 large or 6 medium)*
• ½ cup brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch (or arrowroot powder)
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon ginger
• ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice, plus 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 cup all-purpose flour 
• ½ cup granulated sugar, plus 1 tablespoon for sprinkling
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 1 egg yolk
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

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Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. Make the filling: Peel and slice the apples. In a medium bowl, mix them with the brown sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, lemon juice and lemon zest. Then pour the filling into a round 9-inch pie pan, 9 x 9 inch baking dish or 7 x 11 baking dish.
3. Make the topping: Meanwhile, in another large bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, baking soda, and salt. Stir in the melted butter, egg yolk, and vanilla extract and stir until it forms crumbles (you may need to help with your hands, but resist the urge to mix too much). Place the pieces onto the apples. Sprinkle with the 1 tablespoon granulated sugar.
4. Bake: Bake for 45 to 50 minutes until the top is evenly golden brown and the filling is bubbly. Cool for about 30 minutes, then serve. You can leave it out on the counter for up to 1 day (covered, at night). After 1 day, refrigerate any leftovers. It also freezes well for several months in a sealed container; reheat it in a 350°F oven until bubbly and the topping is crisp.

• Category: Dessert
• Method: Baked
• Cuisine: Baked
• Diet: Vegetarian

Keywords: Apple cobbler, apple cobbler recipe

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Here’s a dinner idea that gives you maximum return on investment: this Honey Glazed Salmon recipe! In under 30 minutes, you’ve got tender, flaky salmon fillets that are bursting with flavor from a sticky glaze of honey, soy sauce, miso and garlic. That’s what we mean by return on investment: there’s little time needed to make this incredible dish that will have everyone licking their plates clean!

Ingredients in honey glazed salmon

This honey glaze for salmon can be made in just 5 minutes, making it the ideal quick sauce for weeknight meals. Mix up the 6-ingredient sauce in a bowl, then brush half of it onto the salmon. Broil it up, then pour the remaining glaze on before serving. It makes the best sticky sauce that coats everything in savory sweet flavor. Here’s what you’ll need for this recipe:

• Salmon fillets, wild caught if possible
• Olive oil
• Yellow or white miso
• Honey
• Soy sauce
• Rice wine
• Garlic powder
• Ground ginger
• Olive oil, for brushing

Types of miso

Miso is a Japanese fermented soybean paste that’s full of nutrients and savory flavor. It’s known for its intense savory flavor, otherwise known as umami: the fifth flavor. You can find miso in the international foods aisle near the Japanese ingredients. There are many different types of miso, and they all taste different. We recommend using white or yellow miso for this miso butter recipe: sometimes they’re labeled as “light miso”.

• White miso (Shiro miso): This variety has a mild, more delicate flavor and less salt than darker miso.
• Yellow miso: This type is fermented a little longer than white miso and has a mild, lightly sweet flavor.
• Red or dark miso: This variety is fermented longer than white or yellow miso. It has a very strong flavor and can overwhelm the flavors in a dish, so we don’t recommend using it here.

Tips for buying salmon

The most important thing when it comes to making this honey glazed salmon recipe is the quality of the fish. Lower quality salmon can taste very fishy and have a mushy texture. It can also have a lot of white stuff (called albumin) when it’s cooked: while it’s not harmful, it doesn’t look appetizing! Here’s what to know when shopping for salmon:

• 1 to 1 1/2-inch thick fillets are good for this recipe and look impressive; you might find it labeled center cut at the store.
• Look for wild caught salmon. Fish that is wild caught in your country is usually a sustainable choice. (There are also quality options in well-regulated farms; see Seafood Watch Consumer Guide.)
• Buy fresh salmon. Salmon that’s fresh from the fish counter usually has the best flavor. Frozen can work too, but try to find highest-quality frozen salmon. Avoid those big economy-sized bags, which we’ve found it typically thinner and can taste fishy.

How to cook honey glazed salmon

This honey glazed salmon recipe is broiled salmon, an efficient method that skips the oven preheating time and cooks the fish in just 10 minutes! You can also make this recipe oven baked or grilled (see below), but our favorite way is broiled because it’s so quick and it gets nicely crisp and browned on top. Oven baking can work, but the salmon comes out more moist and soft. Here are a few tips for this recipe:

• Allow the salmon to come to room temperature before cooking (brine it if possible!). This can take 15 to 20 minutes, but it’s important. If the salmon is too cold when heat is applied, the outside can cook much faster than the inside. We recommend brining the salmon, which is letting it sit in salt water while it comes to room temperature. This helps to season the fish and also avoids the white stuff (albumin) when the fish is cooked.
• Remember the thickness determines the cook time. 1-inch salmon takes 8 to 11 minutes to broil. Very thin salmon can broil in just 5 minutes, so adjust the cook time accordingly.
• Keep an eye on the broiler! Salmon can go from pink to brown very quickly in the broiler: so don’t stray too far away, especially at the end of the cook time.
• The salmon is done with the internal temperature is 125 to 130°F when measured in the thickest part. The fish will continue to cook after you remove it from the heat. To ensure full safety, the FDA recommended temperature for seafood is 145°F, or well done.

Other methods: baked and grilled

This honey glazed salmon recipe also works baked or grilled! Here’s how to do it:

• Baked: Follow the instructions in Easy Oven Baked Salmon, but follow the seasoning instructions in the recipe below. Brush on half the glaze before baking, then pour on the remaining half once it’s done.
• Grilled: Follow the instructions in Grilled Salmon, but follow the seasoning instructions in the recipe below. Brush on half the glaze before grilling and brush on half afterwards.

More salmon recipes

This honey glazed salmon recipe is one of our favorite salmon recipes to date! Here are a few more to try with this tasty fish:

• Try Brown Sugar Salmon or Honey Garlic Salmon
• Mix up Stuffed Salmon
• Try fan-favorite Salmon Rice Crunch Bowl
• Go for Easy Salmon Bites or Greek Salmon Salad
• Make Grilled Salmon or Pan Seared Salmon

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Pescatarian, dairy-free, and gluten-free.

Honey Glazed Salmon

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• Author: Sonja Overhiser
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 10 minutes
• Total Time: 25 minutes
• Yield: 4

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Impress everyone with this honey glazed salmon recipe! The easy flavorful sauce features honey, soy, miso and garlic.

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Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds salmon fillets, room temperature
• Olive oil, for brushing
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for brining
• 2 tablespoons yellow or white miso
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce (or tamari)
• 1 tablespoon rice wine
• ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
• ⅛ teaspoon ground ginger
• Chopped parsley, for garnish (optional)

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Instructions

1. Brine the salmon* (optional): In a shallow dish whisk together 4 cups room temperature water and 3 tablespoons kosher salt until it dissolves. Place the salmon in the water and wait for 15 minutes.
2. Preheat the broiler to high.
3. Make the glaze: Meanwhile, in a small bowl, stir together the miso, honey, soy sauce, rice wine, garlic powder, and ground ginger.
4. Prepare the salmon: Place a large sheet of aluminum foil on a baking sheet and brush it with olive oil. Pat each piece of salmon dry and place it on the foil skin side down. Brush the salmon with a bit of the olive oil and sprinkle with the ½ teaspoon kosher salt evenly divided among the fillets. Reserve about half of the glaze and brush the remainder on the salmon.
5. Broil the salmon: Broil 7 to 10 minutes for 1-inch thick salmon (or less for thinner fish), until it’s just tender and pink at the center (the internal temperature should be between 125 to 130°F in the center). Pour the reserved glaze onto the salmon and garnish withe parsley, if using. Serve immediately. Leftovers last refrigerated for up to 3 days. 

• Category: Main dish
• Method: Broiled
• Cuisine: Seafood
• Diet: Gluten Free

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A good pumpkin bread recipe is an essential for any home cook, and here’s our favorite one. The scent wafting through your kitchen transports you to an autumn paradise, and the loaf falls just so into deliciously cozy-spiced slices. It’s tender and moist, but not too fluffy or too dense. The best part? It’s simple to whip up: one bowl, no special equipment; just dump and stir! Top it with a sweet maple glaze to take it over the top. This quick bread never goes out of style!

Ingredients in this pumpkin bread recipe

There are many ways to make a great pumpkin bread recipe, and every cook or chef has their own own secrets. This one is ultra moist, with the perfect sweet, cozy spiced flavor and soft, tender crumb. The best part is there’s no need for a mixer or waiting for butter to come to room temperature. You can mix it all up in one bowl! Here’s what’s in our best pumpkin bread recipe:

• Eggs
• Pumpkin puree: Use canned or homemade; the most consistent brand we’ve found is Libby’s (we’re not affiliated).
• Granulated sugar
• Neutral oil: Oil makes a moister quick bread than butter! This also allows the recipe to be made in a bowl with no stand mixer.
• Vanilla extract
• Cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice (or ginger, allspice, and nutmeg): Individual spices make the boldest flavor, but you can also use pumpkin pie spice.
• Kosher salt
• Baking powder and baking soda
• All purpose flour

Tips for baking pumpkin bread

This pumpkin bread recipe is easier than most: no need for a stand mixer or two loaf pans. It’s straightforward and made in one bowl! There are a few things to keep in mind for baking success:

• Use an aluminum baking pan for best results (9 x 5-inch). Ceramic and glass pans don’t cook as evenly. Use aluminum if you can! This recipe is optimized for a 9 x 5 inch pan, and it bakes up to just the right tall loaf.
• Don’t overmix. Overmixing a quick bread leads to holes in the texture of the crumb. This is most important when mixing in the flour. Mix until just combined and there are no dry spots remaining.
• Let it cool fully before serving: and leftovers taste even better! This bread has an even more developed flavor once it is fully cooled: eating it after 2 hours is ideal. It tastes even better as leftovers the next day.

Top with a glaze (optional)

This pumpkin bread is delicious plain, but it’s even tastier with a glaze topping! This maple glaze is simple to whip up and has a sweet, maple-forward flavor. Here are a few notes:

• The maple glaze has a cozy, developed fall flavor. All you’ll need is powdered sugar, butter, maple syrup, salt and milk. It also calls for maple extract, which is optional but adds just the right pop of maple-forward flavor. It’s worth buying for fun, but the glaze tastes delicious without it.
• Want even simpler options? You can also use this 1-Minute Powdered Sugar Icing or Vanilla Glaze for topping.
• Keep in mind: butter is helpful for storage. One advantage of the maple glaze is that the butter helps to make for a more solidified glaze that holds up better over time.
• Want a solid glaze? Make double the glaze recipe below and glaze the cooled bread in the pan (so the glaze doesn’t run down the sides).

Variations and mix-ins

There are lots of ways to riff on this pumpkin bread recipe, as you well know! Here are a few ideas for adding to the top or inside this bread:

• Chocolate chips: Make chocolate chip pumpkin bread by folding in 1 cup semisweet or bittersweet chocolate chips into the dough. Go to Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread.
• Nuts: Top the bread with ⅓ cup chopped pecans or walnuts. Toast the pecans or walnuts to bring out the flavor!
• Icing: Add ½ recipe of this Cream Cheese Frosting to the top of the bread.
• Drizzle: Drizzle this bread with Powdered Sugar Icing.
• Banana: Got bananas? Make Pumpkin Banana Bread instead.

Want more ideas? See all our favorite Pumpkin Bread Recipes!

Diet adaptations

Do you have a vegan or gluten-free diet? Don’t worry: you can still make pumpkin bread! Head to these recipes instead:

• Vegan: Go to Vegan Pumpkin Bread (a family fave!)
• Gluten Free: Go to Gluten Free Pumpkin Bread (uses oats instead of all purpose flour!)

Pumpkin bread storage

This pumpkin bread recipe tastes even better the next day, because it picks up moisture during storage. Here are a few tips for storage of this quick bread:

• Stores at room temperature for 4 days, wrapped tightly in aluminum foil.
• Stores refrigerated for 10 days. Cold temperatures can make it taste dryer, so bring to room temperature before serving.
• Stores frozen for up to 3 months. Slice the bread and freeze it in slices for up to 3 months.

More pumpkin recipes

When it’s pumpkin season, you’ve got to taste test them all! Here are a few tasty pumpkin recipes you might enjoy:

• Go for our Best Pumpkin Cookies or Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
• Try Pumpkin Bread Pudding or Pumpkin Ice Cream
• Make the best Perfect Pumpkin Cake
• Try Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread or Pumpkin Muffins instead
• Grab Pumpkin French Toast, Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal, or Pumpkin Pancakes
• Go savory with Pumpkin Chili

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This pumpkin bread recipe is…

Vegetarian. For vegan, go to Vegan Pumpkin Bread. For gluten-free, go to Gluten Free Pumpkin Bread

Pumpkin Bread Recipe (1 Bowl!)

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5 from 4 reviews

• Author: Sonja Overhiser
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 50 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
• Yield: 12 slices

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This pumpkin bread recipe is the best! It’s fast and easy, made with just one bowl and bakes up into moist, cozy-spiced slices.

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Ingredients

For the pumpkin bread

• 3 eggs
• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
• ¾ cup neutral oil
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice (or 1 teaspoon ground ginger, 1 teaspoon allspice, and ½ teaspoon nutmeg)
• ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• 1 ½ cups [210 g] all-purpose flour

For the glaze (optional*)

• ½ cup powdered sugar
• 1 tablespoon melted butter
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1 pinch salt
• 3 drops maple extract (optional)
• 1 tablespoon milk, plus more if needed

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Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9 x 5 inch aluminum bread pan, then add parchment paper cut so that it fits the width and extends on both long sides, to easily remove the bread once its baked. 
2. In a bowl, whisk the eggs. Then whisk in the pumpkin puree, sugar, oil, and vanilla.
3. Whisk in the cinnamon, ginger, allspice, nutmeg, and kosher salt. Then whisk in the baking powder and baking soda. Sprinkle in the flour, half at a time, and mix with a spatula until just combined and there are no more dry bits (don’t over-stir). 
4. Pour the batter into the bread pan.
5. Bake 60 to 65 minutes, until the top is set and a toothpick comes out with a few clinging crumbs. Allow to cool in the pan for 30 minutes, then run a knife around the edges and pull up on the parchment paper to remove the bread. Allow to cool to room temperature if glazing.
6. If making the glaze, heat the butter and maple syrup in a small saucepan until the butter melts. In a medium bowl, slowly whisk the powdered sugar, butter and maple syrup, salt and maple extract until a thick glaze forms. Gradually add the milk to make a smooth, pourable glaze. If the glaze is too sticky, add a teaspoon more milk until it comes to a smooth, thick consistency. Use a fork to drizzle across the bread. 
   
7. Slice into pieces and serve. Stores for 4 days at room temperature wrapped in foil, 10 days in the refrigerator (bring to room temperature before serving), or freeze in slices for a few months (freezing works best without the glaze).

Notes

*You can also use this 1-Minute Powdered Sugar Icing or Vanilla Glaze for topping.

• Category: Bread
• Method: Baked
• Cuisine: Baked
• Diet: Vegetarian

Keywords: Pumpkin bread recipe, pumpkin bread

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Here’s a drink that screams spooky fun: the Halloween Margarita! It might look scary, but it tastes like a dream, made with a spiced apple cider syrup, fresh lime and tequila. It’s tangy and a little sweet, balancing the lime and tequila perfectly. Make it as a single drink, or whip up a pitcher for a party! The glass garnishes take it over the top, like DIY black colored sugar, blood oranges, and a few spiders (of course!).

What you need for Halloween margaritas

If you love Halloween like we do, you’ll absolutely love this drink! This Halloween margarita is ideal for parties because you can whip up single drinks to order or make a big pitcher. The flavor is perfectly spiced and nuanced, tangy sweet from the apple cider syrup balanced with the bite of the tequila. It’s absolutely worth whipping up the syrup in advance because it infuses major flavor without watering down the drink. Here are the components you’ll need for a Halloween margarita:

• Tequila, blanco or reposado
• Apple cider syrup (see below)
• Lime juice
• Kosher salt or black colored sugar
• Blood orange slice
• Clear ice, for serving
• Halloween cocktail picks

Making the apple cider syrup

Apple cider syrup is essential for the flavor in this drink! Apple cider on its own waters down cocktails instead of adding flavor. Making the syrup is what infuses major flavor into the drink, while still allowing the tequila and lime to shine through. Here’s what to know about apple cider syrup:

• It takes 30 minutes to make. Simply boil apple cider with sugar and a cinnamon stick for about 30 minutes on the stovetop, until reduced and syrupy.
• Make a batch in advance. This is an easy component to make in advance and refrigerate until serving. It stores up to 2 weeks refrigerated.
• Make a double batch for a pitcher. If you’re making 8 drinks, make a double batch of the syrup!
• Want to use it for more drinks? Try the Fall Margarita or Apple Cider Old Fashioned.

Halloween margarita drink garnishes

The best part of a Halloween margarita? The drink garnishes! You can get creative with your own ideas, or you can use what we’ve made up here. Here’s what to know:

• Make DIY colored sugar. Turns out, you don’t have to go out and buy drink sugar. You can make your own! Go to our DIY colored sugar tutorial and follow the instructions for the black sugar. Or, you can make different colors like orange or purple!
• If you prefer, make a salt rim. It also tastes great with a salt rim. (In theory, you could use the same instructions as the colored sugar for salt: we just haven’t tried it! You’ll want to use flaky or kosher salt, not fine salt.)
• Use an orange slice and festive cocktail picks. These Halloween cocktail picks (aka cupcake toppers) really set the tone! We used a blood orange slice to fasten our cocktail picks, because Halloween! But if you can’t find them, a regular orange will do.

Notes on clear ice

While it’s not required, clear ice is the final component that makes for the best Halloween Margarita! Clear ice is crystal clear ice that makes a drink look like it came from a fancy bar. You can cut it into large, organic chunks to take your cocktails to the next level.

• Clear ice is easy to make at home with a small cooler and 24 hours. You’ll need to freeze it overnight, then you can cut it into chunks. Go to How to Make Clear Ice.
• Or, use a clear ice tray! Try this ClearlyFrozen Home Clear Ice Maker works well.

Make a Halloween margarita pitcher for a party

If you’re having a Halloween party, make a Halloween margarita pitcher! It’s easy to make 8 drinks at once and comes together quickly. See the instructions in the recipe below.

Party tip: Make sure to have all your drink rims and garnishes prepped in advance. Then you can add ice and pour in the drinks directly before serving. Avoid placing the ice in the glass beforehand, since the melting ice can cause the food coloring in the colored sugar to melt.

More Halloween drinks

Want more ideas for spooky drinks? Here are a few Halloween cocktails we love:

• Try this bright Witches Brew Drink
• Go for a Vampire’s Kiss Cocktail
• Make Halloween Sangria or smoking Halloween Punch
• Try these other Halloween Drinks

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Witches Brew Drink

02

Vampire’s Kiss Cocktail

03

Halloween Punch

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Top 20 Halloween Cocktails & Drinks

Halloween Margarita

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• Author: Sonja Overhiser
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Syrup Prep: 30 minutes
• Cook Time: N/A
• Total Time: 51 minute
• Yield: 1 drink

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This Halloween Margarita is the best drink for the season! Whip up single cocktails or a pitcher for a spooky evening.

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Ingredients

For the Halloween margarita

• 2 ounces tequila reposado (or tequila blanco)
• 1 ounce apple cider syrup (see below)
• ½ ounce lime juice
• Kosher salt or black colored sugar*, for the rim
• Blood orange slice, for garnish (optional)
• Clear ice, for serving
• Halloween cocktail picks (optional but recommended)

For the apple cider syrup (makes ¾ cup)

• 4 cups apple cider
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 4 cinnamon sticks

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Instructions

1. Make the apple cider syrup: Place the apple cider, granulated sugar and cinnamon sticks in a saucepan. Bring to a low boil, then maintain a low boil for 30 to 35 minutes until reduced to ¾ cup. Use immediately or refrigerate until using (stores up to 2 weeks refrigerated).
2. Prepare the glass: Cut a notch in a lime wedge, then run the lime around the rim of a glass. Dip the edge of the rim into a plate of salt or black colored sugar.
3. Make a single drink: Place all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with 4 ice cubes and shake until cold.
4. Serve: Strain the margarita into the glass with the salted rim. Fill the glass with clear ice. If desired, garnish with a blood orange slice and Halloween cocktail picks.
5. For a margarita pitcher (8 servings): Place 2 cups tequila, 1 cup apple cider syrup (make 1.5 or 2 times the recipe above!) and ½ cup lime juice in a pitcher. Add 3 handfuls ice and stir until cold. Pour into the prepared glasses.

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• Category: Cocktail
• Method: No Cook
• Cuisine: Cocktails
• Diet: Vegan

Keywords: Halloween margarita

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