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With the official start of autumn only a few days away, it’s just about that time to hit up the orchard for the season’s best activity: apple picking. I think we can agree that the real fun is getting those crisp apples back to the kitchen, then cooking and baking them up every which way.

From indulgent fritters and sweet desserts, to savory soups and fresh salads, these 20 recipes will help you make the most of this year’s apple haul.

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Dal and roti are staple foods in every Indian household. Growing up, mine was no different, and I’ve carried on the tradition with my own family. I love the ease of this simple, rustic weeknight meal and the convenience of making and freezing rotis in advance. I also ratchet up the healthy heartiness of this meal by adding whatever greens I happen to have on hand.

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As the leaves start to change color and cheery pumpkins show up on doorsteps, summer seems like a distant memory and we’re smack-dab in the middle of fall. And while pumpkin spice-flavored treats make their appearance just about, well, everywhere, do you even know what it contains? Here’s what it is and why you should make it at home. (Hint: It’s as easy as it gets!)

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Indian food, particularly regional cuisine, is heavily influenced by its various rulers and foreign inspirations — one of the most enduring influences is our neighbor to the north: China. While at first glance, Indian and Chinese food appear to have almost nothing in common, but you will find an array of Chinese dishes that have been “Indian-ized” in the South, especially with the use of soy sauce, coconut milk, and spices, like five spice and star anise.

Take this recipe for chili chicken. This is a classic example of South Indian Chinese cooking, with a soy sauce marinade adding the “Chinese” element, and bursts of hot green chilies and tangy vinegar making it uniquely South Indian.

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Dried lentils are a year-round staple in my pantry, essential for rounding out salads during hot weather and hearty soups in the winter months. Regardless of the season, their quick-cooking, no-soak-required nature makes them ideal for healthy weeknight meals. Worried about mushy lentils? I have a trick for that, too.

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Pink Grapefruit and Pomegranate Soda

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Seltzer, soda, and iced tea are refreshing, but let’s be honest — they get a little boring after a while. Sometimes you just want something a little more fun to sip on.

Whether you want a special beverage to liven up your weekend brunch, something to sip on in the afternoon, or the perfect drink to pair with dinner, these 12 drinks skip the booze, and offer something for everyone.

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