Apple Pear Crisp

Apple Pear Crisp

ingredients:

• 2 pounds apples (6 apples) I use a mix Granny Smith and Jazz
• 2 pounds ripe pears (4 pears)
• 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
• 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
• 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Topping

• Topping:
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 cup quick cook old-fashioned oatmeal
• 1/2 pound (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, diced

instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees (F).
2. Peel, core, and slice thin. I prefer slices but you can chunk this as well.
3. Place the apples and pears in a large bowl and add the zests, juices, sugar, flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
4. Pour into a 9" by 12" baking dish.
5. Make the topping:
6. Combine the flour, sugars, salt, oatmeal, and butter in the bowl.
7. Mix on low speed for until the mixture is in large crumbles.
8. Sprinkle evenly over the fruit, covering the fruit completely.
9. Bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour, until the top is brown and the fruit is bubbly.
10. Add additional time if you chunk the fruit.
11. Service with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

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Watermelon Feta Cheese and Red Onion Salad

Watermelon Feta Cheese Salad

prep time: cook time: total time:

ingredients:

• 1/2 large chilled seedless watermelon, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 small red onion, sliced
• 1 cup thinly sliced fresh basil leaves
• 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/2 cup minced fresh mint leaves
• 2 limes, juiced
• 1 (4 ounce) package crumbled feta cheese
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, or more to taste
• salt and ground peppercorn medley to taste

instructions:

1. Gently toss watermelon, onion, basil, cilantro, mint, lime juice, feta cheese, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and black pepper together in a large bowl.
2. Served cold

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Benefits of Peppermint

When peppermint is brewed as tea, it may relieve digestive discomforts such as indigestion and vomiting. 

It can also soothe sore muscles when applied topically as a liquid or lotion.

As peppermint acts as a muscle relaxant and pain reliever, it may diminish certain types of headaches. The menthol in peppermint oil increases blood flow and provides a cooling sensation, possibly easing pain. 

In addition to its pleasant smell, peppermint has antibacterial properties that help kill germs that cause dental plaque — which may improve your breath. Peppermint tea may fight clogged sinuses due to infections, the common cold, and allergies. Peppermint tea may improve energy levels and reduce daytime fatigue.

Most types of candy provide little in the way of health benefits, peppermint candies may help some conditions and make you feel less guilty about enjoying an occasional sweet. Peppermint candy usually contains sugar, peppermint oil or extract and water. Some peppermint candies contain additional ingredients, such as chocolate or artificial flavorings. To reap the full benefits of peppermint candy, make sure that the candies contain genuine peppermint oil and not artificial flavorings. While many people may enjoy the flavor and sensation of sucking on a peppermint candy, these sweet treats may provide some helpful health benefits.

Think about growing mint indoors - so it's readily available.

Select a wide surfaced container such as a window box and fill with well-drained potting soil.

Place your mint plant indoors in a bright, sunny room with temperatures over 60 degrees.

Keep your mint plant watered and moist.

French Canadian Meat Pie (Tourtiere)

Tourtiere: A French-Canadian Meat Pie

ingredients:

• 2 pounds ground pork
• 1 1/2 cups cold water
• 1 cup onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried savory
• 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
• Pinch cinnamon
• Salt to taste
• 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
• Pastry for double-crust pie (9 inches)

instructions:

How to cook Tourtiere: A French-Canadian Meat Pie

1. In a large, heavy frying pan, over medium heat, add pork and water, and heat to boiling point. 
2. Add onion, celery, pepper, savory, rosemary, nutmeg and cinnamon. 
3. Cook, covered, over low heat for one and a half hours, adding more water if the mixture dries out.
4. When the mixture is ready, season with salt to taste. 
5. Stir in rolled oats and cook, stirring, for two to five minutes.
6. Preheat oven to 425 F.
7. Line a 9-inch pie plate with the pastry. When the meat mixture has completely cooled down, spoon it into the pie shell and cover it with the remaining pastry. Trim pastry, seal the edges and cut steam vents in the top of the crust. Decorate with pastry cutouts as desired. Bake in the preheated oven (at 425 F) for 15 minutes. Then, reduce heat to 375 F, and bake another 25 minutes — or until crust is golden.
8. Egg Wash five minutes before removing from oven, optional.

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