Delicious Apple Pie Cookies

Bella Breakdown Let these easy cookies warm you up! To make these, peel Granny Smith apples and cut them into bite sized pieces. On medium low heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter then add 4 cups of the chopped apples, 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon, and 1 tablespoon of corn starch. Cook until everything is well mixed and the apples are softened. Next add in 1/3 cup of brown sugar and continue to simmer. Roll out a pie crust and cut cookie-sized circles out using a glass. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, then assemble your apple pie cookies....

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Gulf Coast Seafood Stew Recipe

Bella Breakdown Hurricane Katrina and a subsequent oil spill off the coast of Louisiana renewed appreciation for our region’s seafood. This stew shows off its incomparable flavors, colors, and beauty. Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds unpeeled, medium-size raw shrimp 2 celery ribs 1 large sweet onion 2 qt. reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth 12 ounces andouille sausage, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 poblano pepper, seeded and chopped 1 green bell pepper, chopped 1 tablespoon canola oil 3 garlic cloves, chopped 1 pound small red potatoes, halved 1 (12-oz.) bottle beer 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves 2 fresh bay leaves 2 teaspoons...

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