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Making time for meals together can have a positive impact on the wellbeing of families, including children and adolescents. In fact, regular meals at home can help reduce stress and boost self-esteem, according to research published in “Canadian Family Physician.” Mealtime conversations are also a perfect opportunity to connect with your loved ones. A study published in “New Directions for Child and Adolescent Development” showed these conversations help improve children’s vocabularies more than being read aloud to. Making time for meals together shouldn’t require spending all night in the kitchen, however. A simple-toprepare ingredient like eggs can help you spend less time cooking and more time with family. For example, these heart-healthy recipes for Poached Egg Tostadas with Avocado-Tomatillo Salsa, Sweet Potato Hash with Eggs and Poblano Frittata from the Healthy for Good Eat Smart initiative, nationally supported by Eggland’s Best, are ready in 15 minutes or less. They include a wide variety of vegetables, fruit, whole grains and healthy protein sources, which are recommended by the American Heart Association to help prevent heart disease and stroke. To find more tips for family mealtimes and recipe inspiration, visit heart.org/eatsmart.

Poached Egg Tostadas with Avocado-Tomatillo Salsa Servings: 4 (1 egg and 1/2 cup salsa per serving) Nonstick cooking spray 4 corn tortillas (6 inches each) 4 cups water 1 tablespoon white vinegar 4 large eggs Salsa: 1 medium avocado, diced 1 medium Anaheim or poblano pepper, seeds and ribs discarded, diced 1 medium tomatillo, papery husk discarded, washed and diced 1/2 medium tomato, diced 1/4 cup diced red onion 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 medium garlic clove, minced 1/8 teaspoon salt Preheat oven to 400 F. Line baking sheet with aluminum foil. Lightly spray foil with nonstick cooking spray. Arrange tortillas in single layer on foil. Lightly spray tortillas with nonstick cooking spray. Using fork, pierce tortillas to prevent from filling with air. Bake 5-6 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Transfer to serving plates. In large skillet over high heat, bring water and vinegar to boil. Once water is boiling, reduce heat and simmer. Break egg into cup then carefully slip egg into simmering water. Repeat with remaining eggs, avoiding eggs touching in water. Simmer 3-5 minutes, or until egg whites are completely set and yolks are beginning to set but aren’t hard. Using slotted spoon, drain eggs. Place each egg on tostada. To make salsa: In medium bowl, gently stir together avocado, pepper, tomatillo, tomato, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, garlic and salt. Serve with tostadas. Nutritional information per serving: 185 calories; 11 g total fat; 2.5 g saturated fat; 3 g polyunsaturated fat; 5 g monounsaturated fat; 186 mg cholesterol; 169 mg sodium; 15 g carbohydrates; 3 g fiber; 2 g total sugars; 9 g protein. Poblano Frittata Servings: 4 (2 wedges per serving) 4 large eggs 1/4 cup fat-free milk 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 1 teaspoon olive oil 2 medium poblano peppers, seeds and ribs discarded, chopped 2 cups frozen whole-kernel corn, thawed 2 medium green onions, chopped 1/4 cup finely shredded Cotija cheese or crumbled queso fresco 1 medium tomato, chopped 1/4 cup fat-free sour cream In medium bowl, whisk eggs, milk and cilantro. In medium skillet over medium heat, heat oil, swirling to coat bottom of skillet. Cook poblano peppers 3 minutes, or until browning on edges, stirring frequently. Stir in corn and green onion. Reduce heat to medium-low and carefully pour in egg mixture. Cook, covered, 10 minutes, or until mixture is just set on edges and still soft in center. Avoid overcooking. Remove from heat.

Sprinkle with cheese. Cut into eight wedges. Place two wedges on each plate. Top with tomatoes and sour cream. Nutritional information per serving: 244 calories; 8.5 g total fat; 2.5 g saturated fat; 1.5 g polyunsaturated fat; 3 g monounsaturated fat; 192 mg cholesterol; 177 mg sodium; 27 g carbohydrates; 4 g fiber; 8 g total sugars; 13 g protein.

Sweet Potato Hash with Eggs Servings: 4 (1 cup per serving) 2 teaspoons canola or corn oil 1/2 medium onion, chopped 4 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes 1/2 medium red or green bell pepper, chopped 2/3 cup fat-free, low-sodium vegetable broth 2 teaspoons minced garlic 2 teaspoons smoked paprika 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper 1/8 teaspoon salt 4 large eggs hot pepper sauce (optional) In pressure cooker set on saute, heat oil. Cook onion 3 minutes, or until soft, stirring frequently. Turn off pressure cooker. Stir in potatoes, bell pepper, broth, garlic, paprika, cumin, thyme, pepper and salt. Secure lid. Cook on high pressure 3 minutes. Quickly release pressure. Turn off pressure cooker. Remove pressure cooker lid. Crack one egg into small bowl. Using back of spoon, make small well in potatoes. Slip egg into well. Repeat with remaining eggs, making separate well for each egg. Secure lid with pressure vent open. Saute 2 minutes. Let stand on “keep warm” setting 2 minutes, or until eggs are cooked to desired consistency. Serve hash sprinkled with dash of hot pepper sauce, if desired. Nutritional information per serving: 258 calories; 7.5 g total fat; 2 g saturated fat; 1.5 g polyunsaturated fat; 3 g monounsaturated fat; 186 mg cholesterol; 244 mg sodium; 39 g carbohydrates; 6 g fiber; 9 g total sugars; 10 g protein.

BY DONNA ERICKSON Baked apple rings are a tasty and nutritious snack you can make in your own kitchen on a chilly fall day. We use zesty apples that friends share with us from their backyard trees, or we buy them at farmer’s markets and apple orchards. The drying process concentrates the sweetness of the apples, making them an ideal snack food to grab between meals or include with trail mix on a hike or bike ride. It’s enjoyable for adults and kids to make together, and you can also turn any leftover raw end apple pieces into chunky applesauce in just minutes inside the microwave. BAKED APPLE RINGS Makes about 50 rings depending on apple size • 4 firm apples • 1 tablespoon lemon juice • 1/4 cup water Preheat oven to 250 F. Prepare pans. Place wire cooling racks on two large baking trays, or line two large baking trays with parchment paper. An adult should core and cut the apples in 1/8inch rings using a sharp knife or mandolin. There will be extra irregular-sized pieces on the ends. Snack on them as you work, or save them for making microwave applesauce (see recipe below). In a shallow dish, stir together lemon juice and water. Set prepared baking trays on the counter by ingredients. Young kids will enjoy dipping each slice into the lemon mixture and setting them onto a rack or parchment paper. Edges may overlap slightly. Bake rings until dried with a leathery texture, about 2 hours. (If using parchment-paper-lined pans, an adult should flip the rings over after 1 hour and return them to the oven for an additional hour.) Remove from oven and enjoy! Cool before storing. Extra idea: For added flavor, sprinkle a mixture of 2 teaspoons cinnamon and 1 tablespoon sugar over the rings before baking. MICROWAVE CHUNKY APPLESAUCE Makes 2 servings • 2 cups apple chunks from cored apples of one or more varieties, peeled or unpeeled if you like (red peels may give your applesauce a nice rosy color) • 1/2 cup water • 1 tablespoon lemon juice • 1 tablespoon sugar • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon Combine ingredients in a deep microwave-safe bowl. Cook uncovered at full power for 5 minutes. Remove and stir well. Cook an additional 5 minutes. Use a potato masher or whisk to mash and stir the apples into the liquid. Cool and serve, or refrigerate. Donna Erickson creates relationships and community through food and fun. Find more to nourish and delight you at www.donnaerickson.com. © 2023 Donna Erickson Distributed by King Features Synd.

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1. What wide receiver for the Houston Oilers (1986-94) celebrated touchdowns with the “Electric Slide” dance? 2. Baseball Hall of Famer Robin Yount won two American League MVP awards (1982, ‘89) as a member of what team? 3. American-born freestyle skier Eileen Gu won two gold medals and one silver medal at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics competing for what country? 4. What tennis player was disqualified from the 2020 U.S. Open after hitting a ball that struck a line judge in the throat? 5. In November 2012, Grinnell College basketball player Jack Taylor set the NCAA record for most points scored by an individual in a game with how many? 6. World Golf Hall of Famer Raymond Floyd won four major championships but did not complete the career grand slam. What major title eluded him? 7. “The Prancing Horse” is a nickname for what Formula One racing team? © 2023 King Features Syndicate, Inc.

Answers 1. Ernest Givins. 2. The Milwaukee Brewers. 3. China. 4. Novak Djokovic. 5. 138. 6. The Open Championship (He tied for second in 1978). 7. Scuderia Ferrari.

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• You can use self-stick notes to organize your errands. Use a note for each location, with instructions or shopping lists on each. Then put the notes in order: e.g., drop kids off at Grandma’s, shoe store, hardware store, grocery store, home, etc. You will be less likely to forget a stop, and you can make the best use of your time and gas! • Two tips for sewing buttons: First, for pants buttons, use unwaxed dental floss. It’s incredibly strong and can take a lot of abuse. Second, slip a pin between the button and the fabric before sewing on. When you’re finished, remove the pin. The button has some room behind it, and it will last longer. • “This is a tip for us singletons. I love whipped topping on my hot chocolate, but it doesn’t always last in my fridge. I buy a tub of it, and spoon it into mug-size dollops on a cookie sheet lined with wax paper. When the sheet is full, I freeze them. They can be peeled off easily and slipped in a container or plastic bag. When I make my hot chocolate, I plop one in straight from the freezer. It takes only minutes to soften and melt. And it’s delicious!” -- F.D. in Michigan • “If you cut the entire top and one of the top corners off a cereal box, then tape the bottom closed, it’s almost the same as the magazine holders they sell in stores. I covered mine with fancy paper. I keep it in my kitchen for cooking magazines.” -- R.R. in Indiana • Gifts a school-age kid can make: Bookmarks! Cut strips of cardstock into bookmark lengths. Have your child decorate one side and write a nice message on the other. Laminate if possible. Great gift from your child. Send your tips to Now Here’s a Tip, 628 Virginia Drive, Orlando, FL 32803. © 2023 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Q: I know it’s not even Halloween yet, but when will the Hallmark Christmas movies begin airing? I hope they’re not being postponed because of the strikes. -- L.E. A: It appears filming was already completed before the writers’ and actors’ strikes began. According to Entertainment Weekly, the Hallmark Channel, the Hallmark Movies & Mysteries network, and the streaming service Hallmark Movies Now will air a combined 42 new holiday movies starting this October -- Oct. 20 to be exact. One of the most anticipated is a “Party of Five” reunion with Lacey Chabert and Scott Wolf in “A Merry Scottish Christmas.” The actors played siblings in the late-

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Both are veterans of the Hallmark Channel, but this is the first time they’ve teamed up in decades. Chabert told Variety that the two have talked for years about doing another project together. The screenplay for “A Merry Scottish Christmas” was written by “Dateline” correspondent Andrea Canning and author Audrey Schulman. The film follows two siblings who reunite in Scotland with their mother at Christmas where “a big family secret is revealed.” The movie premieres on the original Hallmark Channel on Nov. 18 at 8 p.m. ET. In addition to Chabert and Wolf, other returning Hallmark favorites include Catherine Bell, Jonathan Bennett, James Denton, Ryan Paevey, Bethany Joy Lenz and Victor Webster. Be sure to visit EW.com/movies/ hallmark-christmas-movie-schedule-2023 for release dates, times and more details on Hallmark’s Countdown to Christmas.

Q: Is it true that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are dating, or is this just a publicity stunt? How serious is it? -- C.E.

A: Back in July, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce attended Taylor Swift’s concert as a fan, but also with the hope of meeting her in person backstage. He reportedly made her a friendship bracelet with his phone number

HOLIDAY PARTY AT THE VA 2023 Have you given thought to how you’re going to step up this holiday season and give a hand to other veterans? If you’re in a veterans group such as American Legion or Veterans of Foreign Wars, you’re in a perfect position to pull off a holiday party at the closest Department of Veterans Affairs medical center. Your first step (after getting group consensus) will be to contact Volunary Services and let them know you’d like to host a party on one of the wards. (Suggestion: Long-term care has veterans who’ve been there far too long.) Get their permission and input for the best path to take going forward. Perhaps a lunch on a certain December date? Perhaps pizza, soft drinks and holiday cookies? Is there a large day room on the medical ward? With tables and chairs? Do you want to consider gifts? Contact the nursing station on your designated floor and ask about small gifts of things like puzzle books, mechanical pencils, military caps, handheld games, T-shirts, candy, handkerchiefs, small bedside calendars and so forth. Get a head count (and add a few extra in case more patients check in) to make sure each veteran gets a little wrapped gift. Contact a local pizza shop and arrange for several types of pizza (plus the paper plates and napkins) to be delivered at a certain time. You might even get a big discount if the owner or manager is a veteran. Don’t forget cups and ice for the drinks. Borrow a CD player and all the holiday tunes you can find to play in the background. If there’s a base near you, ask for volunteers to come help at the party, in addition to your own group. The more the merrier. What will be most appreciated at your party is listening. Sitting with the veterans in the hospital and sharing your experiences and listening to theirs might well be the highlight of their holiday season. You might be the only visitors they get. © 2023 King Features Synd., Inc.

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• If you want to become a police officer in Norway, you’ll need a B.A. from the Police University College. The program includes theoretical studies in criminal law, ethics and social sciences, plus a year of practical field training. • Chloroform was once used in the treatment of asthma, cholera and gonorrhea, not to mention as a sweetener in medicines. • Folks around the world really do love their soda -- to the tune of about 6,700 cans per second, or enough to wrap around the earth every 17 hours. Be sure to recycle! • International animal rights organization PETA asked musical duo the Pet Shop Boys to change their name to Rescue Shelter Boys. (Obviously, they refused.)

If you didn’t get a ticket to Swift’s live concert tour this past year, you can see her on screen in “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour” at your local movie house beginning Oct. 13.

Q: Is it true that Mark Wahlberg is quitting acting? When will his last movie be? -- K.J. A: In a candid interview with Cigar Aficionado, 52-yearold movie star Mark Wahlberg recently admitted that his days of acting “at the pace I am now” will end sooner rather than later. That doesn’t necessarily mean he’s retiring completely, but he does want to spend more time with his wife and four kids, who now live in Nevada instead of Los Angeles. Wahlberg’s already starting to transition to an off-camera role in show business as a producer and hopes to begin directing, but still has several starring roles on the horizon, including “The Six Billion Dollar Man.” Send me your questions at NewCelebrityExtra@gmail.com, or write me at KFWS, 628 Virginia Drive, Orlando, FL 32803. ©2023 King Features Synd., Inc.

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on it, but still didn’t get to meet the pop star in person. Fast forward a couple months, and rumors began swirling that the two did eventually connect and are, in fact, dating. It wasn’t until Swift attended a Chiefs game in person, cheering him on next to his mom, Donna, that the rumor was confirmed to be true.

Ooops. I came very close to falling downloaded malware onto my for a scam just like the ones I always phone. I called the pharmacy in question (from my other phone) just warn against in this column. to be sure they hadn’t sent it. No, The text message on my phone they hadn’t. I very carefully deleted appeared to come from the local that scam message, being sure not pharmacy. The words said that they to touch that link. had questions and would I please So all is well, but I’m a bit unnerved call. Included in the text was a link to touch that would dial the number by just how close I came to blithely clicking that link because I didn’t for me ... initially question the message. At the last minute I pulled my hand away and studied the message more Save yourself some potential trouble by looking closely at any text closely. messages you get on your phone. The pharmacy was in the chain where I do business, but it was from Scammers are getting wiser, but they’re not infallible. The pharmacy the branch in the next town, not used in my text message was where my prescriptions are. And when I looked closely at the number genuine, a logical request from a specific local company. in the link to click, I realized it was from an area code in a completely different state.

What they didn’t realize was that they were working from an old I put the phone down and got on the list. We now have a branch of that pharmacy here in town. I would not internet. Sure enough, that linked have used the pharmacy in the next number was fake and was used town, and that was my clue. in all manner of scams, including © 2023 King Features Synd., Inc. ones that could have instantly

HOW LONG WILL DOG’S HEATSTROKE RECOVERY TAKE? DEAR PAW’S CORNER: Two weeks ago, my Golden Retriever Lollie suffered a heatstroke. I let him outside into the backyard around midmorning. When I checked on him after about a half hour, he stumbled to me and collapsed. I rushed him to the veterinarian, where he was treated. Lollie is recovering, but I am terrified to let him outside again. Why did he have problems so fast? Will this episode affect his health long-term? -- Greg in Houston DEAR GREG: I’m glad to hear that Lollie is recovering, because heatstroke can be deadly -- as you know. Your fear is normal, because you’re clearly a caring pet owner, and you don’t want Lollie to be injured again. That care and attention is perhaps the biggest factor in Lollie recovering fully and having fewer long-term complications from his heatstroke. The reasons why Lollie suffered heatstroke aren’t as clear, but there are so many factors that could have contributed to it. The morning may have been hotter than usual. Lollie may have had an underlying illness that made it harder for him to withstand the warmer temperature. He might not have drunk as much water as he needed to maintain his internal temperature. You did all the right things: letting him outside earlier in the day; checking on him periodically; and immediately taking him to the vet as soon as you saw his symptoms were serious. Keep following the vet’s instructions to support Lollie’s care as he recovers. It may be weeks or months before he can spend the same time in the heat. He’ll get tired more easily, so his daily walks should be kept short. Make sure he’s eating and drinking enough water. All these factors will improve his health for the long term. Send your tips, comments or questions to ask@pawscorner.com. © 2023 King Features Synd., Inc.

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• On Oct. 16, 1968, American athletes Tommie Smith and John Carlos sparked controversy at the Mexico City Olympics by giving “Black power” salutes during a victory ceremony after they’d won gold and bronze medals in the 200 meter race. • On Oct. 17, 1933, Albert Einstein arrived in the United States as a refugee from Nazi Germany after renouncing his German citizenship. He had been barred from working at any universities in his homeland but would become a professor of theoretical physics at Princeton University. • On Oct. 18, 1648, in response to complaints of shoddy workmanship performed by some members of their trade, the Boston Company of Shoemakers was authorized to form a guild to set a quality standard and protect their interests, resulting in the creation of the first American labor organization on record. • On Oct. 19, 1990, Kevin Costner’s Western epic “Dances with Wolves” had its world premiere in Washington, D.C. The actor put up $3 million of his own money to complete the film and was made an honorary member of the Sioux Nation after its release. • On Oct. 20, 1990, a six-member jury in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, acquitted three members of the rap group 2 Live Crew of violating obscenity laws, stemming from their adults-only concert at a nightclub in nearby Hollywood the previous June. The prosecution’s only evidence was two garbled tape recordings of the event made by undercover deputies. • On Oct. 21, 1805, a British fleet commanded by Admiral Horatio Nelson defeated a French-Spanish fleet in the Battle of Trafalgar. He was fatally felled by a bullet from an enemy sharpshooter that tore through his chest and lodged in his spine, Nelson lived long enough to follow the battle’s progress and realize his own victory. • On Oct. 22, 1979, the U.S. government allowed the deposed Shah of Iran to travel to New York for medical treatment of his cancer. In response, the Ayatollah Khomeini incited Iranian militants to attack the U.S., and the American Embassy in Tehran was overrun on Nov. 4, with 66 employees taken as hostages. © 2023 King Features Synd., Inc.

• During a Bulls vs. Jazz game in 1987, after basketball legend Michael Jordan dunked over John Stockton, a 6 foot, 1 inch guard, an upset fan yelled at him to “pick on someone your own size.” In response, Jordan next dunked over the 6 foot, 11 inch Mel Turpin, turned to his heckler, and asked, “Was he big enough?” • Slave ants capture ants from other colonies to increase their workforce. • If you measure it in terms of rainfall, a hurricane releases the force of 10,000 atomic bombs over an area about 413 miles wide. • The prevalence of syphilis in the 19th century led to a sharp increase in demand for sunglasses, as the disease causes intense sensitivity to light if left untreated. • Thousands of years ago, keys were made from wood. • During the “I smell a rat” scene in the Martin Scorsese flick “The Departed,” Jack Nicholson decided things didn’t feel quite intense enough, so he improvised by pulling a real gun on co-star Leonardo DiCaprio. ••• Thought for the Day: “I attribute my success to this: I never gave or took any excuse.” -- Florence Nightingale © 2023 King Features Synd., Inc.

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the end of “The Big Bang Theory,” Jim Parsons got paid over $1 million per episode and still gets $10 million a year from reruns. Kelsey Grammer makes $13 million a year for “Frasier” (no wonder he wanted to reboot it). Both Charlie Sheen and Jon Cryer earn over $13 million a year for “Two and a Half Men.” The cast of “Friends” gets $20 million per person each year, while Mark Harmon banks $60 million a year from “NCIS” reruns. Nancy Cartwright, the unseen voice of Bart Simpson, pulls in $400,000 an episode and $20 million a year from reruns. “Seinfeld’s” Jerry Seinfeld and Larry David still get between $40 and $60 million a year, and Leonardo DiCaprio earns $12 million a year from airings of “Titanic.” This happens all while supporting actors and writers can’t make a decent living. Is Universal seriously planning to reboot “Murder She Wrote”? Angela Lansbury’s mystery series ran for 12 seasons from 1984-1996, and although she received Emmy nominations throughout those 12 years, she never won. She did, however, earn three Golden Globe Awards, for her portrayal of Jessica Fletcher. Back in 2013, an attempted reboot with Oscar-winner Octavia Spencer (without Lansbury) was in the works, but then got quickly abandoned. Lansbury still lives on in rerun heaven, and “Murder She Wrote” without her in it would truly be murder!

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HOLLYWOOD -- The word on “Wonka,” the reboot of “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” starring Timothee Chalamet as Willy Wonka (previously played by Gene Wilder and Johnny Depp), is that it opens in theaters on Dec. 15. We’ll be able to see if we agree with its director, Paul King, who claims that Chalamet, who sings “a couple of bigger, showstopper-y sort of things,” but also “moments of real, pure emotion,” has a singing voice like Bing Crosby! The film also stars Keegan-Michael Key, Rowan Atkinson, Olivia Colman, Matt Lucas and Hugh

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There’s no better way to celebrate the changing seasons than with a warm, comforting dish that’s both budget friendly and oh so delicious. Let’s enjoy the Apple Dutch Baby -- a delightful treat that embodies the essence of fall while keeping your wallet happy. An Apple Dutch Baby offers a delightful blend of sweet and slightly tart flavors, thanks to caramelized apples infused with brown sugar and cinnamon. Its texture is a perfect contrast of crispy, golden edges and soft, custard-like pancake, with the comforting aroma of warm spices. Dutch baby pancakes, also known as German pancakes, originally trace back to German immigrants who settled in the United States in the 18th and 19th centuries. Originally called “Deutsch” babies, these delightful pancakes were brought to America with a rich tradition of hearty, oven-baked breakfasts. Over time, the name evolved into “Dutch baby,” possibly due to the mispronunciation of “Deutsch.” These puffy, golden creations quickly gained popularity and have become a beloved breakfast and brunch staple, known for their simplicity and deliciousness. One of the beauties of Dutch babies is their versatility. While our Apple Dutch Baby is a fantastic fall treat, you can customize this dish year-round with a variety of seasonal fruits. In the spring, try it with fresh berries; in the summer, peaches or plums. By embracing what’s in season, you not only enjoy fruits and vegetables at their peak of flavor, but also at their lowest price point. In autumn, the markets overflow with apples in various shades and flavors. In this recipe, use whatever variety is on sale or looks the best. The best pan for cooking an Apple Dutch Baby is a well-seasoned cast iron skillet. Its ability to retain and distribute heat evenly results in that perfect crispiness on the edges and a tender, custardy center for the pancake. APPLE DUTCH BABY Yield: 4 to 6 servings Total Time: 40 minutes 2 medium apples, thinly sliced (use your favorite variety)

1 cup all-purpose flour 4 large eggs 1 cup milk 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Powdered sugar, optional Preheat your oven to 425 F (220 C). Core and thinly slice your apples. To peel or not to peel, that is your decision. Melt 4 tablespoons of butter. Place the sliced apples in a large 10- or 12-inch cast iron skillet, or other oven-safe skillet. Pour the melted butter over the apples and sprinkle 1/4 cup brown sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon over the top. Bake the apples in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. While the apples are cooking, make the batter. Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. In a blender, combine the flour, eggs, milk, salt, vanilla extract, melted butter, 1 tablespoon brown sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Blend for 1-2 minutes or until smooth. Carefully remove the very hot skillet from the oven and pour the batter over the apples. Place the skillet immediately back in the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the Dutch baby is puffed up and golden brown. Remove from the oven, sprinkle with powdered sugar and a touch more cinnamon, if desired, and serve warm. What makes the Dutch baby truly magical is its simplicity. With just a handful of pantry staples and a bit of seasonal fruit, you can create a dish that’s both impressive and easy on the wallet. It’s a reminder that living frugally doesn’t mean sacrificing the pleasures of life -- it’s about savoring them more intentionally. Lifestyle expert Patti Diamond is the penny-pinching, party-planning, recipe developer and content creator of the website Divas On A Dime -- Where Frugal, Meets Fabulous! Visit Patti at www.divasonadime.com and join the conversation on Facebook at DivasOnADimeDotCom. Email Patti at divapatti@ divasonadime.com © 2023 King Features Synd., Inc.,

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