Ever made a strata? I like to think of them as a cross between stuffing and frittata — deeply crunchy croutons bound together with a highly flavorful eggy mix. They are endlessly versatile but a family favorite is Pizza Strata. It has definite deep dish vibes with a super crisp outer shell and soft, cheesy, tomatoey interior. I love mushroom pizza so used those here but swap in your favorite pizza “topping”.
One of our favorite ways to enjoy apples beyond eating them out of hand is in all sorts of fall-inspired salads—sometimes thinly sliced and simply tossed with spicy arugula, sometimes as one ingredient in a dense salad packed with roasted winter squash, farro, toasted nuts and more.
Here we’ve combined it with a common companion—fennel—and roasted them both together to intensify their earthy fall flavors. Fresh herbs and lemon zest brighten and lighten the salad up. Toasted hazelnuts and goat cheese make it a little bit indulgent and totally irresistible.
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