I consider myself an adventurous cook because I’m open to new possibilities and enjoy exploring new flavors. Why not take your taste buds on an Italian-inspired adventure with this Apple, Pecan and Gorgonzola Side Salad! This refreshing and distinctive side salad is a great accompaniment to turkey, chicken, and pork. Slice Granny Smith apples and place them on four plates. Sprinkle ATHENOS Crumbled Gorgonzola Cheese and PLANTERS Chopped Pecans. Finish your salad by adding prepared GOOD SEASONS Italian Dressing Mix for a tasty blend of spices. By the way, did I mention that it only takes 5 minutes to prepare?

  Apple, Pecan and Gorgonzola Side Salad

What You Need

   2       Granny Smith apples, sliced
   2       Tbsp. toasted PLANTERS Chopped Pecans
   2       Tbsp. ATHENOS Crumbled Gorgonzola Cheese
1/2      cup GOOD SEASONS Italian Dressing Mix, prepared with balsamic vinegar

Make It

ARRANGE apples on four salad plates.

SPRINKLE with pecans and cheese.

TOP with dressing.

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Happy ‘Eat a Red Apple Day’! You may have noticed an abundance of red apples filling the stores! In celebration of this special day, we suggest this Turkey-Apple Sandwich. We picked this recipe for today because we think a few of you may still have some leftover turkey that you’re not quite sure what to do with! Well, this recipe uses your leftover Thanksgiving turkey, or OSCAR MAYER Deli Fresh Shaved Smoked Turkey Breast, and adds apples for that extra crunch and sweetness. To really bring out the flavor, this recipe uses KRAFT Light CATALINA Dressing and MIRACLE WHIP Dressing blended together to create a complementary mix of flavors for this modern sandwich.

When shopping for apples, remember to select firm apples with well-colored skins that aren’t broken or bruised.

  Turkey-Apple Sandwich

What You Need

   2       tsp. MIRACLE WHIP Dressing
   2       tsp. KRAFT Light CATALINA Dressing
   2       slices whole wheat bread
   6       slices OSCAR MAYER Deli Fresh Shaved Smoked Turkey Breast
   1       KRAFT Sharp Cheddar Singles
   6       thin slices apple

Make It

MIX dressings; spread onto 1 bread slice.

TOP with turkey, Singles, apples and remaining bread slice.

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Both harvested in the fall, walnuts and apples pair nicely with KRAFT Light Raspberry Vinaigrette to create a refreshing fall-inspired salad. Whether you’ve got Granny Smith, Braeburn, or Golden Delicious apples on hand, you can experiment with just about any all-purpose apple for this great Apple-Cranberry Salad Toss. What makes this salad even more enjoyable is knowing that each serving of this salad has more than ½ cup of the recommended 2-2 ½ cups of daily vegetables!

Still have apples to use? Check out the Salad Center to find even more apple-inspired recipe ideas!

  Apple-Cranberry Salad Toss

What You Need

   1       pkg. (10 oz.) torn mixed salad greens

   2       apples, sliced

3/4      cup dried cranberries

3/4      cup PLANTERS Walnut Halves, toasted

   2       green onions, sliced

1/2      cup KRAFT Light Raspberry Vinaigrette Dressing

Make It

TOSS greens with fruit, nuts and onions.

ADD dressing just before serving; mix lightly.

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Nothing quite says fall like a delectable salad complete with fall harvested apples and crunchy pecans on a bed of baby spinach leaves. For added texture, this Apple Spinach Salad includes chopped celery giving it a combination of crunchiness and softness. Did you know that the acidity of salad dressings can actually prevent apples from turning brown after being sliced? If you’re preparing in advance, mix together the sliced apples and celery with KRAFT Light House Italian Dressing and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Have you ever tried toasting nuts? It’s really quite simple and only takes about 10 min. in your oven! This recipe includes an easy tip on how to toast pecans for this delicious fall salad.

  Apple Spinach Salad

What You Need

   4       cups baby spinach leaves

   2       apples, sliced

   1       stalk celery, chopped

1/4      cup toasted chopped PLANTERS Pecans

1/4      cup KRAFT Light House Italian Dressing

Make It

COMBINE first 4 ingredients in large bowl.

ADD dressing just before serving; mix lightly.

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Although apples are available year-round, there is nothing quite like biting into a freshly picked, crisp apple. in the fall. This BBQ Chicken Salad with Grilled Apples recipe combines this popular fall fruit with one of summer’s great activities, grilling. The combination of using KRAFT Zesty Italian Salad Dressing along with KRAFT BBQ Sauce, to grill the chicken and apples, is nicely complimented by the KRAFT Ranch Salad Dressing that sits on a bed of mixed greens.

This pureKraft video will provide you with information on apples, mixed greens and onions along with some neat tips and tricks as well.

  BBQ Chicken Salad with Grilled Apples

What You Need

   4       small boneless skinless chicken breast halves (1 lb.)

   2       Granny Smith apples, quartered

   1       large red onion, quartered

1/4      cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing

1/2      cup KRAFT Original Barbecue Sauce

   6       cups torn mixed salad greens

1/4      cup KRAFT Ranch Dressing

Make It

HEAT grill to medium-high heat.

BRUSH chicken, apples and onions with Italian dressing.

GRILL chicken, apples and onions 10 min. or until chicken is done (165°F), turning occasionally and brushing chicken with barbecue sauce the last few minutes.

SLICE chicken. Arrange over greens along with the apples and onions. Drizzle with ranch dressing.

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Looking to add a little something wonderful to another boring oatmeal breakfast?  All you need is a few apples and a bit of butter.  Cooking apples with butter and sugar not only makes your kitchen smell like a slice of apple pie heaven, it’s also a great way to fancy up a breakfast cereal like oatmeal, or even buttermilk pancakes if you’re tired of traditional maple syrup.  

Sauteed Apples

• 1/4 cup butter
• 4 large tart apples – peeled, cored and sliced 1/4 inch thick
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1/2 cup cold water
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1. In a large skillet or saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; add apples. Cook, stirring constantly, until apples are almost tender, about 6 to 7 minutes.
2. Dissolve cornstarch in water; add to skillet. Stir in brown sugar and cinnamon. Boil for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and serve warm over oatmeal or pancakes.  So Yummy!