After two recent recipe failures, I’m sticking to the tried and true. This recipe for Beef & Veggie Skillet is nearly foolproof! It requires only 3 main ingredients, cooks in a flash, and always tastes great. I usually have these items in my kitchen, so it doesn’t necessitate a special trip to the grocery store either (hate those!).

To make a Beef & Veggie Skillet, you will need:

*  1 8-oz container of mushrooms

*  1 Tsp garlic

*  2 Cups broccoli florets

*  1 Lb ground beef

*  Juice of a lime

*  Salt/Pepper to taste

Spray a skillet with Pam, or coat with a small amount of oil. Sauté the mushrooms and garlic for 5 minutes. Add in the broccoli and cook another 6-7 minutes, until the veggies are crisp-tender. Spoon them onto a plate and set aside. Brown the ground beef until there is no pink, then drain thoroughly. (Don’t skip this step, or the dish will be greasy.) Add the beef and veggies back to the skillet with the lime juice and salt/pepper. Stir to combine. Within 15 minutes, you will be finished!

Beef & Veggie skillet pairs beautifully with rice—I used free rice pilaf—or you could serve baked potatoes on the side. To round out the meal, bread and a green salad works well.

There is no food I crave more in the Fall than apples! So many wonderful varieties are ripe now, including my all time favorite Honeycrisp.

Apple Bites are very easy to make and taste amazing. If you’re looking for a tasty and healthy Fall snack, try them! (Oh, did I mention they take all of 5 minutes to prepare?!)

To make Apple Bites, you will need only 3 ingredients:

* Apples

* Peanut Butter

* Raisins

Quarter the apple. Spread each slice with peanut butter and press raisins on top. Done!

These are best eaten right away, but they can be enjoyed away from home. To make Apple Bites portable, cut into slices instead of quarters and sandwich the filling between two.

I can’t imagine anyone not liking this combination, but if you want an alternative, try any of these:

*  Marshmallow Fluff

*  Chocolate Chips

*  Nutella

*  Coconut Flakes

*  Dried Cranberries

*  Crushed Candy

*  Granola

What’s your favorite kind of apple?

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Did you know that Spinach & Orange Salad is a super food? Studies have shown that the magnesium in spinach improves the body’s stress response. Vitamin C, found in oranges, can lower blood pressure and improve the immune system. By combining spinach and orange, we get double the benefits—not to mention great taste!

I love spinach and oranges, so combining them is ideal. To make Spinach & Orange Salad, you will need:

* 1 Bag of baby spinach

* 2 Oranges, cut into segments, or 1 can of mandarin oranges

* 1/2 Cup slivered almonds

* 1 Red onion, sliced

* 1/2 Cup of salad dressing, homemade or prepared

Toss all of the ingredients in a bowl, making sure everything is evenly coated. Serve right away, or it will get soggy.

Isn’t that easy?! I love that this recipe can be made in under 10 minutes, dressing included. If you’d like to eat this as a main course, add some chopped chicken. As a side dish, I love to serve Spinach & Orange Salad with steak or salmon.