Collard Green and Apple Salad Crisp Collard Greens with Sweet Apple and Tangy Dijon Vinaigrette Ingredients: 1 bunch collard greens, stems removed and leaves finely shredded 2 apples (such as Honeycrisp or Fuji), thinly sliced 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced 1/4 cup walnuts, toasted and roughly chopped 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional) Juice of 1 lemon 1 tablespoon olive oil Salt, to taste For the Dijon Vinaigrette: 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey Salt and pepper, to taste Directions: In a large bowl, combine the shredded collard greens with the lemon juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and a pinch of salt. Massage the greens for 1–2 minutes to soften. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the vinaigrette ingredients: olive oil, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, salt, and pepper. Add the sliced apples, red onion, toasted walnuts, and feta (if using) to the bowl with the collard greens. Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss well to coat everything evenly. Serve immediately or let sit for 10–15 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 0 minutes | Total Time: 15 minutes Kcal: Approximately 220 kcal per serving | Servings: 4 servings #collardgreens #applesalad #healthyrecipes #autumnsalads #leafygreens #vitaminrich #crunchysalad #homemadesalad #seasonaleating #quicklunch #saladideas #greensalad #dairyoptional #nuttycrunch #foodblogfeed #freshflavors #easymeals #plantforward #collardgreenrecipes #applerecipes This Collard Green and Apple Salad is crunchy, refreshing, and packed with fall flavors! Perfect for a light lunch or holiday side

Sweet and Sour Chicken Stir-Fry Vibrant Sweet and Sour Chicken Stir-Fry with Crisp Vegetables and Tangy Glaze Ingredients: 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 red bell pepper, sliced 1 green bell pepper, sliced 1 small onion, sliced 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned, drained) 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon grated ginger For the sauce: 1/4 cup rice vinegar 1/4 cup ketchup 3 tablespoons brown sugar 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water Directions: In a small bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, ketchup, brown sugar, and soy sauce. Set aside. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside. In the same skillet, add garlic and ginger; sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the sliced onions and bell peppers; stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until they begin to soften but remain crisp. Stir in pineapple chunks and return the chicken to the skillet. Pour the sauce over the chicken and vegetables; stir to coat evenly. Add the cornstarch slurry and cook for another 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens. Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles. Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes Kcal: 380 kcal per serving | Servings: 4 servings #sweetandsourchicken #stirfryrecipes #asianrecipes #chickenstirfry #healthymeals #quickdinner #easyrecipes #asianflavors #homemade #weeknightmeals #chickenrecipes #freshveggies #pineapplerecipes #familydinner #mealprep #foodie #foodblogger #healthyeating #dinnerideas #comfortfood This Sweet and Sour Chicken Stir-Fry is the perfect balance of tangy, sweet, and savory flavors with crisp veggies and juicy pineapple. Dinner done right!

Pineapple Jalapeño BBQ Sauce Sweet and Spicy Pineapple Jalapeño BBQ Sauce Ingredients: 1 cup pineapple juice (fresh or canned) 1/2 cup ketchup 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1-2 jalapeños, seeded and finely chopped (adjust for heat preference) 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Directions: In a medium saucepan, combine pineapple juice, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, and brown sugar. Stir well to dissolve the sugar. Add finely chopped jalapeños, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mix to combine. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to low and let the sauce simmer gently for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly. Remove from heat and let cool. For a smoother sauce, blend with an immersion blender or regular blender until desired consistency is reached. Transfer to a jar or bottle and refrigerate. Use within 2 weeks. Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 25 minutes | Total Time: 35 minutes Kcal: Approximately 50 kcal per 2 tablespoons | Servings: About 12 servings #bbqsauce #pineapplebbq #jalapenobbqsauce #sweetandspicy #homemadebbqsauce #bbqrecipes #grillingseason #summerrecipes #spicybbq #pineapplerecipes #sweetandsmoky #bbqflavors #condiments #bbqsaucelovers #homemadecondiments #bbqtime #grillrecipes #hotsauce #pineapplejalapeno #smokyflavors Sweet meets heat in this Pineapple Jalapeño BBQ Sauce — perfect for grilling season!