ROANOKE TIMES 
                      Copyright (c) 1996, Roanoke Times

DATE: Wednesday, October 2, 1996             TAG: 9610020015
SECTION: EXTRA                    PAGE: 8    EDITION: METRO 
SOURCE: ALMENA HUGHES FOOD EDITOR

YOU CAN WHIP UP A WORLDWIDE FAVORITE

Apples are abundant right now. To take advantage of the bounty, the U.S. Apple Association suggests:

*Mix apple chunks into hot cereals or put them on pancakes.

*Pack an apple in your backpack or briefcase for a snack on the go.

*Stash a bag of dried apple chips in your glove compartment or desk.

*Dip apple slices in low-fat or nonfat yogurt for an easy snack.

*Slice an apple onto a sandwich.

*Dice an apple into a salad.

*Microwave a cored apple in a little juice or cider for a quick, low-calorie dessert.

Select apples that are free of bruises, and handle them gently to keep them that way. Store apples in a ventilated plastic bag, away from strong-odored foods, and refrigerate them to keep them crisp longer. To keep them looking fresh once they're cut, coat the slices with a little lemon juice.

The Washington Apple Commission says that more than 7,500 varieties of apples are grown worldwide. There are probably just as many recipes.

recipes for:

RUSSIAN APPLE CHARLOTTE

PERSIAN JEWELED RICE IN CABBAGE

SOUTH AMERICAN CREOLE STEW

SPANISH PORK-STUFFED BAKED APPLES

HAM, TURNIP AND APPLE PIE WITH CORN BREAD CRUST

CORN BREAD CRUST

APPLE LASAGNA

FRENCH STYLE CHICKEN WITH APPLES

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ILLUSTRATION: PHOTO:  KRT. 1. - 4. Apples add excitement to an array of 
          international dishes, from main courses to desserts. color. Graphic:
          A chart of apple varieties is on Page 4. color.