What to do with apples

Mix things up

Diced sweet apples make a great substitute for water chestnuts in any stir fry or won ton recipe. Also, grated sweet or tart apples add zip to cole slaw or tuna salad.

A relish with some bite

Apple and horseradish relish will amaze your friends and family at the next gathering. Just peel and grate one tart apple and add two parts grated apple to one part horseradish.

Tasty breakfast or an afternoon snack

Wake up on the right side of the bed with an apple omelet. This hearty omelet requires six large apples and serves six to eight people. This can also be served warm at a late afternoon tea.

Keeping toasty on a chilly night

Brr! Warm up when the temperature drops with a warm apple and winter-squash soup. Garnish the soup with an apple slice or two, chives or caramelized hazelnuts.

Sweet treat for the holidays

Try something other than apple or pumpkin pies for Thanksgiving dessert. Dig through your mom's old cookbooks and find a recipe for apple brown Betty. It is a crowd pleaser.