Creative Variations Sausage & Apple Harvest Brown a pound of sweet Italian sausage or pork sausage along with diced Honeycrisp apples and fold them into the mixture before baking for a savory-sweet New England

deglaze the pan and add acidity, you can easily substitute it with extra beef broth and a tiny dash of apple

specialty sandwiches, including the Bavarian (Fresh ham and creamy Brie with thinly sliced Granny Smith apples

Sides: Warm German potato salad (made with a tangy bacon vinaigrette), tangy apple-caraway sauerkraut

Dressing: Vegetable oil, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, garlic, fresh ginger, peanut

large sweet onion, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons butter or bacon fat (or a combination) 1 tablespoon apple Stir in the apple cider vinegar and season with salt and pepper to taste.

If you don't have white wine, you can substitute it with extra chicken stock or even a little bit of apple

: Inspired by my time in Germany, try using a smoked Bratwurst or Knockwurst and adding a splash of apple

Alcohol-Free Brightener: If you prefer not to cook with wine, substitute it with a crisp, dry hard apple

The melted cheese is then used to dip bread, vegetables, roasted potatoes, apples, pears, or even your

Berry Crisp Use the basic technique from my Apple Cranberry Crisp but add your favorite berries or a

Some of my favorites include Apple Cider Bread Pudding and Breakfast Bread Pudding.