 |  | | From Christina Donnelly, your About Food Editor | | |  | | Trending now on About.com: | | | | You know what they say: "an apple a day keeps the doctor away." Plus, what else are you gonna do with all of those apples from your latest apple picking excursion? You can celebrate the new season, get a major dose of nutrients and clear out your refrigerator's produce drawers with these tasty, apple-based dishes.
Want more from About.com Food? Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, or visit our Pinterest page and our brand new Instagram account for daily recipes, cooking tips, and more. | | Apples are extremely versatile, so it's easy to add 'em to a side dish or salad for extra nutrition, a bit of sweetness and some crunch. READ NOW | |  | | Think beyond the pork chops and applesauce! Try dressing up carnitas tacos with tangy apple salsa or a regular ol' grilled cheese with unexpected apple butter. READ NOW | |  | | Nothing screams autumn quite like melt-y apple doughnuts or a warm and cozy apple crisp. Just grab your favorite sweater, kick back and enjoy the sweet, apple goodness. READ NOW | |  | | Whip up a quick, apple-based smoothie for a simple, on-the-go breakfast (or lunch, or dinner!) that packs some serious nutritional punch. READ NOW | |  | | | | An every-morning rundown of the day in history, with headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Click here to sign up! It's free (of course) and we think you'll like it! | | |  | | Want More From About.com? | | | | Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Healthy Eating newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 Privacy Policy © 2014 About.com | |  |  | |