One thing we always love about fall is apple picking. Thankfully, we never had to go far to pick apples, since my mom and dad have several apple trees in their yard.
This tasty homemade version of a childhood favorite gets a nutritional boost from whole wheat flour, sunflower seeds and no refined sugar. Each small cookie is just the right size for a lunchbox treat or an after-school snack.
Mustard, maple-flavored syrup and cloves team up to make a flavorful basting sauce for a baked ham. In addition, it serves as the perfect base for a tangy pear-currant chutney to serve alongside the ham.
These may look like everyday ribs, but balsamic vinegar makes a pronounced difference, thanks to a distinctive tang that melds well with the sugars and multiple peppers in the rub.
