Apple Extravaganza
Four low-fat ideas to jazz up all your meals.
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Kathy Farrell-Kingsley
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Apple-Walnut Salad with Maple Vinaigrette
Because they've been bred to resist browning, Cameo, Honey Crisp, Ginger Gold, Braeburn and Fuji varieties are good apple choices for salads. To prevent other types of sliced apples from browning, simply toss them in fresh lemon juice.
Viennese Apple Strudel
Spicy, tender apple varieties such as Winesap, Rome, Empire, and Gala are best for this quick-cooking treat.
Acorn Squash with Curried Apple Compote
Apples and curry are a fantastic fall comboand when you throw in acorn squash you have an easy entrée. Use Gala, Jonagold, Mutsu (also called Crispin), Northern Spy or any apple thats billed as good for baking in this recipe.
Cinnamon-Apple French Toast
Tart apples like Pippin, Empire, Winesap, and Granny Smith retain their shapes when cooked, so choose them for this recipe.
Homemade Take-Out
Of all the reasons we love Asian take-out—it’s fast, inexpensive and comes in cute containers—the biggest is flavor. But even if Thai, Indian or Chinese dishes aren’t currently in your repertoire, you can whip up some of your favorite Asian dishes in the time it takes to pick up take-out.
Asparagus-Pesto Lasagna
This recipe uses two popular Italian lasagna fillings: asparagus and pesto.
Spinach-Mushroom Melts
This savory, supper-worthy sandwich is a staff favorite.
Dip, Dip, Hooray!
Everybody loves chips and dip—but not the fat and calories that come along for the ride. So ease the guilt, and get on with the party with these high-flavored, low-octane (in fat and dairy) versions.