4 apple optional creamy Recipes

extra virgin olive oil, chicken tenders , cut into 1/2 inch thick slices, chili powder, ground cumin, salt and pepper, apples, cut into 1/2 inch cubes, onion, chopped, butter, flour, chicken broth, milk, pinto beans or 2 (15 oz) cans white beans, drained and rinsed, monterey jack cheese (about 8 oz), toasted tortilla, optional for serving (optional), chopped scallion, optional for serving (optional)

all-purpose flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, egg, beaten, apples, cored, peeled, and shredded, walnuts, chopped

white balsamic vinegar, water (may sub apple juice for a sweeter dressing), golden raisin (see note below ), garlic clove, basil, oregano, meyer lemon juice or 1 tbsp regular lemon juice, spicy mustard (optional for heat and creaminess), salt, romaine lettuce, chopped (about 1 romaine heart), baby spinach, mixed sprouts or 1/4 cup broccoli, slaw, fat-free balsamic-raisin vinaigrette (or more to taste), apple, chopped, chickpeas, chopped walnuts, raisins, jalapeno chile, stemmed, seeded and finely diced (optional)