Caramel Apple Crisp

• 3 cups old-fashioned oats
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 cup cold butter
• 8 cups thinly sliced peeled tart apples
• 1 package (14 ounces) caramels, halved (I would cut in thirds to get better distribution)
  
• 1 cup apple cider, divided

Directions

• In a large bowl, combine the oats, flour, brown sugar and cinnamon; cut in butter until crumbly. Press half of the mixture into a greased 13 x 9 baking dish. Layer with half of the apples, caramels and 1 cup oat mixture. Repeat layers. Pour 1/2 cup cider over top.
• Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes. Drizzle with remaining cider; bake 15-20 minutes longer or until apples are tender.

Grilled, Bacon Wrapped, Stuffed Rollups

Lemon Chicken Rollups with Basil & Roasted Red Pepper

Lemon Marinade:

1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

1/2 cup lemon juice

1 tbsp lemon zest

1/2 tbsp kosher salt

1 tsp ground black pepper

4 large cloves garlic, peeled and roughly chopped

Put all ingredients into a blender or food processor until liquids are fully combined and garlic is well pureed. Mixture should be opaque and fairly thick. Pour over pounded strips of chicken and marinade for 4-8 hours (I marinated overnight).

Chicken Rollups

4-5 large chicken breasts, pounded thin and cut into 3” strips

bacon

Filling: mix these together (use any amount you prefer)

cream cheese

roasted red pepper

basil

garlic

Place one strip of bacon on work surface and place a marinated, pounded chicken breast strip on top. Spread with a thin layer of cream cheese filling. Roll together and secure with a skewer. (I used 5” wood skewers, presoaked)

Grill until chicken is cooked through!

Carne Asada Rollups with Cilantro & Roasted Red Pepper

Marinade

1.5 pounds flank steak, cut into 3” strips

1/3 cup white vinegar

1/2 cup soy sauce

4 cloves garlic, minced

2 limes, juiced

1/2 cup olive oil

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon ground black pepper

1 teaspoon ground white pepper

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon chili powder

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon paprika

Mix all ingredients together and marinate beef 4 hours or longer (I marinated overnight).

Filling: mix these together (use any amount you prefer)

cream cheese

roasted red pepper

cilantro

garlic

Carne Asada Rollups:

Place one piece of bacon on workspace and place a marinated steak strip on top. Spread a thin layer of cheese filling. Roll together and secure with a skewer. (I used 5” wooden skewers, presoaked).

Grill until cooked to desired wellness! Enjoy!

*I froze extra assembled rollups before grilling.