CARAMELIZED GLAZED APPLE CAKE

I've been craving apple cake lately have been digging around for recipes. I remembered this one from the Costco magazine that I made two or three times last year.

No, it is not good for you. Yes, it is absolutely delicious. I also tried it with pears, and maybe even liked it better.

Caramel-Glazed Apple Cake 
 

1 cup packed light brown sugar
1 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
3 eggs
3 cups flour
1 tsp baking soda
2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp salt
5 Granny Smith apples
1 1/4 cup chopped pecans and walnuts
2 1/4 tsp vanilla

Caramel Glaze
4 T butter
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
pinch of salt
1/2 cup heavy cream

Preheat oven to 325. Butter and flour and a 9x13 pan (Or 2 8x8 pans).
Beat sugars and oil until well blended. Add eggs one at a time. Sift dry ingredients together and add to egg mixture until just blended. Stir in apples, nuts, and vanilla. Pour in pan(s).

Bake for 50-75 minutes (mine was about 60). Let cool in pan while preparing glaze.
Glaze: Melt better over low heat. Stir in sugars over med-low and cook for 2 minutes. Add cream and bring to a boil for 2 minutes. Stir constantly.

Poke holes in cake with skewer or toothpick. Pour glaze over the cake. Serve warm and top with whipped cream or ice cream.

AN APPLE A DAY DOES WHAT?

Remember, as a child, your mom saying "An apple a day keeps the doctor away" I do but I never cared much for the taste of apples.  They were hard to bite into, usually cold which I never did understand... God grew them warm.  Why do we make them cold?  Hmmmm.  Anyway, as it turns out, an apple a day is really good for you because it helps keep you healthy by adding to your intake of fresh fruit each day.
I've found more information on this topic and think you'll be interested reading about it too.  Visit the link below to see what I'm talking about.
Happy and Healthy Eating To You All.
Steve and Kim

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VEGETARIAN WHOLE FOODS ONE POT CHILI

Image by Chiot's Run via FlickrThis pot of chili will warm your bellies, keep the kids happy (without realizing they're eating their vegetables) all while you're enjoying your day because you cooked it all at once in your oven.  Now just how great is that?!
This version is meatless but you can make it with ground beef if you chose.
So, let's get cooking... or not cooking as the case may be.
INGREDIENTS:
1 pound cornbread
1 can (15 ounces) of vegetarian bean chili
1 can (15 ounces) of black or kidney beans
1 jar (12.5 ounces) of medium salsa
1 1/2 cups of monterrey jack and cheddar cheese, shredded
3 scallions, sliced
Olive oil for coating baking dish.
PREPARATION:
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.  Coat the inside of a 9-inch square baking dish with the olive oil.  Crumble half of the cornbread into the baking dish.
In a large bowl, combine the chili, beans and salsa. Spoon the chili mixture evenly over the cornbread. Sprinkle with a layer of cheese then crumble the remaining cornbread over the cheese. Next finish up by sprinkling the remaining cheese over the last layer of cornbread.
Bake in the top third of the oven for 30 minutes, the cheese should be melted and the top golden brown.
Allow to sit for 5-10 minutes then sprinkle the sliced scallions on top and serve.
Now just how simple was that, right? We hope you enjoy this delicious, easy-to-make chili dish.
Steve and Kim

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CINCINNATI CHILI

Image via WikipediaThere is one more chili recipe that we'd like to share and again it was requested by our friends on Face Book.  Cincinnati Chile.  Topped with shredded cheese it is the perfect texture.  Simply ensure that your cheese is well chilled, shred it on your shredder (smallest holes) and there you'll have the perfect topping for this delicious meal.
INGREDIENTS:
1 tablespoon of vegetable oil
2 onions, chopped fine
1 clove of garlic, minced
2 tablespoons of tomato paste
2 tablespoons of chili powder
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 1/2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon allspice
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 cups tomato sauce
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 teaspoons of dark brown sugar
1 1/2 pounds of 85-percent lean ground beef.
PREPARATION:
1. Heat oil in Dutch oven over medium-high heat until shimmering. Cook onions until soft and browned around edges, about 8 minutes.
Add garlic, tomato paste, chili powder, oregano, cinnamon, 1 teaspoon salt, pepper and allspice. Cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in chicken broth, tomato sauce, vinegar and sugar.
2. Add beef and stir to break up meat. Bring to boil, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until chili is deep brown and slightly thickened, 15-20 minutes.
Season with salt and serve.
This can be frozen for up to 3 months or stored in your refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Now, add your grated cheese on top, step back and watch the fun begin.
Steve and Kim