You love apples, but you’re getting a bit tired of making the same apple pie year after year. Luckily, fall’s favorite fruit is incredibly versatile, making it easy to create all kinds of different desserts with apples. Here are three great options perfect for your next dinner party or even just a cozy Sunday afternoon.

Spicy Apple Cake [allrecipes.com]
If you’re looking for a recipe that pairs perfectly with your morning coffee, this one is a great option. This moist cake is packed with two cups of Gala apples,plus cinnamon and nutmeg, giving it a flavor that’s undeniably autumnal. Add a creamy cinnamon frosting on top and this will quickly become one of your go-to dessert recipes.

Souffled Apple Pancake [foodandwine.com]
For something a bit more elegant and unique, this souffled pancake will impress even the most cultured dinner guests. It’s inspired by similar old-fashioned German recipes, and it makes just as great a breakfast as it does a dessert. Simply top with your favorite maple syrup and enjoy!

Spiked Apple Crisp Shooters [bettycrocker.com]
When you need a dessert recipe that’s good for a large group of adults, single-serving dessert shooters are always a good idea. Tart apples give them a great fall flavor, while butterscotch schnapps, whipped cream, and a caramel drizzle make them taste truly decadent, despite their small size.

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When cravings for Mexican cuisine hit early in the morning, Houston area early birds flock to Titas Taco House, arguably the most beloved Mexican fare eatery in Humble.

It’s hard to miss the bright blue exterior of Titas Taco House, which features a small porch for al fresco dining and a bright red sign welcoming guests in with a “Bienvenidos.” Another sign you're in the right spot? The line of hungry early risers, all of whom arrive at Titas for delicious breakfast tacos stuffed with chorizo, potatoes, peppers, eggs, or bacon. Along with breakfast foods, the tortillas can also come stuffed with such foods as pork, steak, or chicken mole with yellow rice. The corn and flour tortillas are freshly made daily, hand rolled in the restaurant.

Titias Taco House is open 5 a.m. to 2 p.m. weekdays and 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays.

Titas Taco House
320 Wilson Road
Humble, TX 7738
(281) 446-4175
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There’s a reason why Houston’s Reef is consistently voted one of the best seafood restaurants in the country: with its James Beard award-nominated chef, its inventive menu of creative seafood dishes, and its fresh, high quality list of ingredients, the utmost attention is paid to every detail at this popular eatery.

Reef’s menu includes a fish selection that changes daily to include only the freshest options on the market, but you’ll always find staple menu items like the jumbo crab cakes, 3RD Bar Plateau raw plate and red fish on the half-shell. Crunchy calamari and seafood gumbo make delicious appetizers, while fresh fish platters served with seasonal vegetables and homemade sauces are perfect for lunch or dinner. There is an extensive dessert menu and a large wine list to go along with any meal, as well as a happy hour menu that offers big savings on cocktails and small plates from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. every weekday.

Reef
2600 Travis at McGowen
Houston, TX 77006
(713) 526-8282
www.reefhouston.com

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