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Be mine, Valentine?

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Valentine’s Day is a week away!

Whether or not you’re romantically involved, Valentine’s Day is just an excuse to get overly lovey-dovey, crafty, cute, and (my favorite) eat deliciously fattening foods. Right? So right.

That’s why we have been hard at work building our Be Mine, Valentine? Pinterest board. We’re talking craft ideas, recipes, tips, how-to’s, gift ideas, and pretty much anything cute. It’s definitely worth a peek!

We’ll be adding more pins all week. Let us help you get into the spirit!

What’s your typical Valentine’s Day like?
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We’re on Pinterest!

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Yes — you can now find Social Grocery on Pinterest!

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Fall means time for cider

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Not really sure why I”m on such an apple kick lately. In addition to the post from yesterday, I have also been eating apples nonstop. Over the weekend I made chocolate dipped apples topped with coconut and crushed Reese”s pieces (yes, they are AMAZING), I sit here now typing this with a locally picked honeycrisp apple in my hand. But I need more. So I think of the apple cider in my fridge and it comes to me — time to hit the kitchen.

Typically during the Fall season we”ll enjoy a nice warm cup of apple cider and call it a day. I”ve been known to drink a cup or two alongside a cider doughnut. But this year I think I want to step it up a notch. Alas, I give you these few recipes that I cannot wait to try! But first, we have to go a traditional route (with a twist):

 

CIDER DOUGHNUT MUFFINS

Cider Doughnut Muffins

Cider doughnuts have taken a whole new form. This recipe from Tablespoon.com transforms the traditional cider doughnut into a muffin treat — sorry blueberries, you”ll have to wait! I can”t wait to have these for breakfast. (Or lunch. Or dinner. Or a midnight snack ..)

 

CARAMEL-STUFFED APPLE CIDER COOKIES

Caramel-Stuffed Apple Cider Cookies

Even just looking at these cookies make me think of lounging in front of the fireplace on a crisp Fall evening. Am I right? The cider cookie with caramel center seems like the perfect companion for a cup of hot tea. Thank you to Scrambled Henfruit for sharing this amazing treat!

 

APPLE BUTTER CINNAMON ROLLS W/ CIDER ICING

Apple Butter Cinnamon Rolls with Cider Icing

Cinnamon rolls just got even better — apple butter cinnamon rolls. Add cider icing for noming bliss. These rolls from Babble.com would be a perfect addition to your next Sunday brunch. As someone who loves breakfast, I feel I might be making these sooner rather than later.

 

APPLE CIDER CHICKEN

Apple Cider Chicken

Apple cider chicken! Who says cider has to be used only in baking? There are many recipes that use apple cider in gravies and marinades, but I found this Food Network recipe to be exceptionally interesting. Maybe it”s just the picture, but that chicken looks like its bursting with Fall flavor. A great way to use up any leftover apple cider in the fridge!

 

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4 not-so-traditional apple recipes

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It”s October – have you gone apple picking yet?

This post is for all of us who have a bag full of apples sitting in the kitchen waiting to be used. I mean, you can only have so much apple pie before it starts to get boring, am I right?

Don”t get me wrong, I love a traditional home-cooked meal. Who doesn”t? But sometimes we have to step out of the box. This fall season is the perfect time for a little apple craziness! “An apple a day” just got a whole new meaning.

 

BACON-APPLE-JALAPENO POP ”EMS

Bacon-Apple-Jalapeno Pop ''Ems

This recipe from ErinCooks.com (originally from the Food Network”s Aarti Sequeira) are essentially jalapeno halves, filled with an apple-scallion cream cheese mixture and wrapped with bacon. Really, what”s not to love? These are perfect appetizers for entertaining, football games, or even just as a snack. A great spin off the original jalapeno popper!

 

BEER BATTERED APPLE RINGS

Beer Battered Apple Rings

Onion rings are so last year. Fried apple is where it”s at. Battered in beer. Topped with powdered sugar and caramel sauce for a last kick. This recipe from Foodiddy.com uses granny smith apples, but I wonder how different the taste would be with other varieties. Or even switch from a pale ale beer to a hard cider or fruit ale? The possibilities are endless!

 

APPLE-BASIL MOJITOS

Apple-Basil Mojitos

Tired of the same old hard cider and appletini trends? Go for something fun — like these apple-basil mojitos, for instance. Plus, these can be enjoyed in both non-alcoholic and rum-spiked forms. A real crowd-pleaser! Thank you CheekyKitchen.com for this great treat (also, those polka dot glasses are adorable).

 

SAUSAGE APPLE OVERNIGHT BREAKFAST CASSEROLE

Sausage Apple Overnight Breakfast Casserole

Kiss plain breakfast casseroles goodbye. This bake, loaded with egg, sausage, bread, apples and cheese is delicious served piping hot and drizzled with your favorite maple syrup (Vermont Grade A Dark Amber, anyone?). RealMomKitchen.com knows how to keep this girl happy — sweet, savory and tart all in one for my favorite meal of the day. Definitely a winner!

 

Have an appetite for more? Visit the U.S. Apple Association”s recipe section for some great dishes.

 

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