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Simple Pear Apple Crisp

This irresistible Pear Apple Crisp recipe hits the spot on a chilly fall or winter evening. Spiced pears and apples are baked with a rich streusel topping of brown sugar, oats, and pecans, creating a dessert that is fruity and satisfying.

While apples get a lot of glory (and deservedly so) in baking, pears are the unsung heroes of fall and winter fruits. Their tender texture and naturally sweet flavor blends beautifully with the tart apples and when baked with aromatic spices like cinnamon, and nutmeg, a delicious combination emerges from the oven.

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Peach and Prosciutto Flatbreads

These delicious peach and prosciutto flatbreads are bursting with flavor and take only about a half hour to get on the table. Featuring sweet peaches, savory prosciutto, creamy mozzarella and feta cheese, fragrant basil, and a tangy balsamic glaze, it is a combination that is so bright and satisfying to taste. Not to mention the colors are beautiful, with the golden peach slices and fresh green basil leaves. Whether you are looking for a simple, rustic, yet elegant light meal or a charcuterie-board style appetizer, this is a great choice.

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Roasted Tomato Soup

Simple, vibrant and versatile, this tasty roasted tomato soup can be served hot or cold. With just a few ingredients, including roasted ripe tomatoes as the stars of the show, you can have a soup bursting with flavor and color in just over 30 minutes.

Are you one of those fortunate people whose garden produced more tomatoes than you know what to do with? Or do you simply love garden-fresh, homegrown tomatoes and seek them out at every turn? (That would be me. I love finding little produce stands along the side of the road where people are selling their tomatoes, corn, peppers, and other seasonal abundance.) Either way, this recipe is a wonderful way to use those ripe tomatoes.

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