Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Caramelized Apples

I love sweet potatoes. I’ll eat them baked, mashed, fried, sautéed…. they’re delicious. While my usual go-to is to bake them, on special occasions I create this mashed dish inspired by Ina Garten. Having always questioned the Thanksgiving favorite of marshmallows melted on yams (but have since decided is delicious – I even sometimes add…

American Apple Tart

This recipe is a slight variation from Cooking Light … I omit the sugar (I think the honey and vanilla extract give it it’s real sweetness), and I changed it from “French” to “American” tart 🙂 Ingredients Frozen Pillsbury Pastry Sheet 4 Apples, cored & peeled Cinnamon Vanilla Extract Honey Defrost the  frozen pie dough…

Michigan Apple Crisp

The first time one the DIVAs made this apple crisp, we all were hooked. It is the perfect combination of apples, cinnamon, and the most perfect crisp topping. And you can even get away without measuring each item…. perfect for someone who does not have the patience for baking a pies (like me!). Ingredients Filling:…

Harvest Pork Tenderloin

One of the greatest fall activities in Michigan is apple picking. You gather up a group of friends on a sunny yet crisp Sunday morning, and you head out to the local orchards. They load everyone onto tractors and take you around the various sections of the orchard to fill your giant bag with the…