Apple Butter Bars

So all the Apple Butter Bars I made this past weekend are already gone. So, I guess that means I better get around to posting this recipe since they're so good. This dessert reminds me of my childhood. When it was my birthday, I would sometimes bring this tasty treat in to share. I still love them today as much as I did 25 years ago. It's a fitting Fall treat and also a fun splurge for breakfast, anytime. Bring along a jar of your favorite Apple Butter to your host for Thanksgiving. Don't forget to attach a sweet note with this recipe. What a perfect treat? Happy Fall eating! xo RCN

Ingredients:

2 Cups Old Fashion Oats (I use Quaker Oats)

1 Cup Flour

3/4 Cup Sugar

1/4 tsp Salt

1/2 tsp Cinnamon

1/4 tsp Allspice

3/4 Cup Butter, softened

1 Cup Apple Butter (I would maybe up that a little next time I make them)

Directions:

Lightly grease a 9" square baking pan. In a large bowl combine lasts, flour, sugar, salt and spices.  Add butter and beat with electric mixer (I use my stand mixer) on low speed until mixture is crumbly.

Pat half the micro into the pan. Spread apple butter evenly over crumb layer (it's okay if oats mix in some w/ apple butter). Sprinkle remaining crumbs over apple butter and press down gently. Bake at 350F for 25-30 minutes or until golden (my oven took more like 35). Slice into  a dozen bars and enjoy!

 

Mango Salsa

Today is the last day of Summer, and I'm in the mood for Mango salsa. Seems fitting. So, I figured I would share this super simple salsa recipe in honor of the end of the Summer. Next recipe post will likely include something pumpkin related. xo RCN

Combine all ingredients below and refrigerate for a few hours before enjoying. Serves about 8-10 people as an appetizer (with corn chips), especially served amongst other apps. Tastes great served as an entrΓ©e alongside grilled Mahi Mahi!

1 Mango diced

1 Red bell pepper diced

1/3 cup chopped red onion

2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro + a sprig for garnish

1 jalapeΓ±o finely chopped

Pinch of red pepper and sea salt

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Fat Tuesday With Avocado Roses

Just like a million, trillion, other people out there, I love avocado toast. I eat it many ways, but mainly with olive oil, sweet onion, red tomato, garlic salt, egg white and ground red pepper.

For Fat Tuesday I decided to theme it up a bit' different and make it a festive meal all green, purple, and gold. Rather than mash the avocados (like I normally do) I decided to teach myself how to create the oh, so, beautiful avocado rose. Follow tutorial below. Do NOT be intimidated, it is actually easier than you would imagine. The key is to move slowly, and do not be afraid to use olive oil on your cutting board and knife, to make it work. To finish off the Fat Tuesday look, add red cabbage, red onions, mini golden tomatoes, sunny side up eggs, dried parsley, garlic salt, and pepper.

Donuts would have been nice for breakfast and lunch, but I decided to go with another kind of fat for the day. Laissez les bons temps rouler! xo RCN