I must admit that I have been somewhat obsessed with Romesco sauce lately, and for good reason… it is insanely delicious! My husband isn't even a fan of bell peppers, but he can't get enough either. Romesco is a red pepper and nut based sauce that originated in Spain. It is usually made with roasted red pepper and raw or roasted almonds, pine nuts, or hazelnuts, along tomatoes, onions, a vinegar, and breadcrumbs.

For this recipe, I wanted to incorporate elements of the romesco sauce, but decided to toss the ingredients with a sweet potato dish instead of blending in the food processor for a smooth sauce. I also wanted to experiment with inviting some caramelized onions and cilantro to the party.

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I had good intentions of making this and posting earlier in the apple season, but time just got away from me! Most of the U-Pick orchards are picked out, but the farmers markets here in Ohio are still beautifully packed with apples galore of many late season varieties. I absolutely love Jonathan apples and decided to use them in my apple butter this year. Jonathan apples are a medium sized apple and are sweet, tart, and very juicy! However, you can use any type of apple that you fancy!

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