What to do with all this food?

The other day, I found myself standing at the kitchen counter shaving thin slices of brussel sprouts for a salad, while a loaf of Pumpkin/Squash Christmas Bread loaf baked in the oven and an Apple Crisp was waiting it's turn.  Meanwhile, I knew that I had over 10 lbs. of beets, another two bags of apples, and two more Hubbard Squash ripening on the counter next to a bag of onions.  Realizing I was in the mix of something much bigger than two adults and a toddler could even begin to eat, I knew I needed to think  fast! What to do with all of this great fresh fruit and veggies we received from our CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) Winter share?  I mean really, how many Apple Crisps and variations on baked potatoes could I possibly make? 

Watching the faucet shake as the disposal ran for the fifth time that afternoon, an idea hit me:  Why not use a blog to share and document all of the gathered seasonal recipes?   I was sure that there were other people out there trying to figure out another way to utilize those last few red onions or leeks found at the bottom of their CSA box.  Truly, a win-win for all...at the end of a season or a year, this site will have a documented cookbook of sorts based on seasonal goodies straight from the farm! 

So, I find myself blogging, while Cooking Seasonally at a Mile High! 

Today's Disciplinary Food*:  Apples

Low Fat Apple Crisp
7 c. sliced peeled apples
1/3 c. granulated sugar
2 tbsp. flour
2 tsp. cinnamon

TOPPING:
1 c. quick rolled oats
1/4 c. brown sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 c. soft butter

In 2 quart baking dish put apples on bottom. In small bowl combine sugar, flour and cinnamon. Add to fruit and toss.

Topping: Combine oats, sugar and cinnamon. With 2 knives cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over fruit. Bake at 350 degrees for 55 minutes or microwave at high for 15 minutes. 8 servings.

Notes:  I have made this a few different times, once with pomegranates mixed in.  A time saving trick:  Make (without topping), cover, and place in the fridge.  Before going in the oven, put on the topping.  This goes great with Salted Carmel Ice Cream from Sweet Action Ice Cream on Broadway!

Source:  Can't remember!

*Disciplinary Food:   Coined by my brother, it is a food item that must be used immediately and until it is gone before it goes bad.