This timeless apple crisp is a simple and satisfying dessert, perfect for cool evenings. With tender baked apples under a golden, buttery crumb topping, it’s the essence of comfort food. The recipe can be prepared with peeled or unpeeled apples, making it both versatile and easy to assemble. Heat oven to 350°F. Spread evenly in...Read More

This Harvest Delicata Squash and Apple Sauté combines sweet squash, crisp apples, and savory aromatics for a colorful taste of fall. Lightly sautéed with onion, celery, garlic, and marjoram, it’s a quick, wholesome side dish that’s as nourishing as it is delicious. Perfect for pairing with roasted chicken, pork, or holiday meals.Read More

This Wine-Braised Cabbage with Apples and Chestnuts is a cozy, elegant celebration of fall flavors. Tender cabbage is slowly simmered in white wine with apples, onions, and herbs for a balance of sweetness and depth, while chestnuts add rich, earthy warmth. Perfect as a hearty side dish or served with sausages and potatoes for a...Read More

Pork chops and apples are a timeless pairing, and this recipe takes the classic to a new level with a creamy apple brandy sauce. Thick-cut pork loin chops are seared until golden, then finished gently in the oven while a rich pan sauce comes together. Sweet-tart apples, shallots, rosemary, apple cider, and cream create a...Read More

I was a latecomer to the galette. Not quite a pie, and not quite a tart, this open-face pastry is made from a simple crust, a layer of fruit, and edges folded roughly around the filling. As a classically trained pastry chef, it didn’t initially appeal to me. I’m convinced most pastry chefs (and chocolatiers,...Read More

An apple galette is the perfect balance of rustic charm and indulgence. Unlike a traditional pie loaded with extra sugar and thick layers of filling, a galette is lighter, thinner, and beautifully simple. Each slice is just the right portion—no heavier than a slice of pizza—yet it delivers all the buttery, flaky pastry and sweet,...Read More

German Sweet and Sour Cabbage, or Apfelrotkohl, is a beloved side dish that captures the essence of hearty German cooking. Its vibrant red hue, tender texture, and perfect balance of tangy vinegar, sweet apples, and warm spices make it a standout on any table. Traditionally served during fall and winter, this dish is especially popular...Read More