Early for a Snow Day in Colorado, nevertheless, today Colorado teachers and students woke up with the snowy news. While your family is safely snug inside your home below are some cozy Halloween Healthy Food recipes and ideas.
Slide show has dried cinnamon apple slices recipe for use in potpourri, garlands, wreaths, or just to snack on. Plus a Fruit Bake.

Big pumpkins are carved into jack-o'-lanterns or painted with paints; Costumes are all set, school party is ready to go. With a snow day we have time to make a few treats for our families, the secret ingredients in all recipes are apples!

Apple Cider Stew (Made in a slow cooker)
2 pounds beef stew meat, cut in 1-inch cubes
3 tablespoons of olive oil
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon of thyme
1 teaspoon of basil
¼ teaspoon pepper
1 cup chopped potato
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped carrot
1 cup chopped celery
2 apples, chopped
2 cups apple cider
1 tablespoon vinegar
½ cup cold water
¼ cup all-purpose flour

In skillet or large saucepan brown half the meat at a time in hot oil. Drain off oil. Combine 3 tablespoons flour and spices. Toss with meat to coat. Place carrots, potatoes, onion, celery and apples in slow cooker. Place meat atop. Pour apple cider and vinegar over meat. Cover; cook on low-heat setting for 10-12 hours. Turn cooker to high-heat setting. Blend cold water into ¼ cup flour; stir into stew. Cover: cook till thickened, about 15 minutes. -Season to taste, and then serve with dried apple slices on top.
You can also serve it in a pumpkin bowl, recipe at:
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