1 c. brown sugar1 t. ground cinnamon plus 2 t. separated1/2 c. butter, melted3 apples, cored, peeled and sliced1/2 c. Craisins1 – 1lb. loaf French baguette, cut into 1 inch slices6 eggs, lightly beaten1 1/2 c. milk1 T. vanilla Grease a 9 X 13 inch baking dish. In a large bowl, mix together brown sugar and 1 t. cinnamon. Mix in melted butter. Stir in apples and Craisins until … [Read more...] about Apple-Craisin French Toast Casserole
Migas
8 corn tortillas, cut in 8 wedges each12 eggs, slightly beaten8 bacon slices4 green onions, sliced thin12 cherry tomatoes, cut in halves2 fresh jalapenos, sliced with seeds removed1 c. grated cheddar cheese In a skillet, brown bacon, remove from pan and cut in small bits and set aside. Fry tortillas in bacon fat until crisp. Add remaining ingredients and bacon all at … [Read more...] about Migas
Cinnamon Rolls
2 pkgs. yeast3 c. flour plus 1/2 c. separated plus 4 c. also separate1 c. sugar2 t. salt2 c. milk1/2 c. water1 c. margarine plus 16 T. separated plus scant amount for greasing bowl4 eggs2 T. lemon juice1 c. cinnamon sugar mixture (made from 4 t. cinnamon and 1 c. sugar) in a shaker. Thoroughly mix undissolved yeast with 3 c. flour, 1 c. sugar, 2 t. salt. In a sauce pan heat … [Read more...] about Cinnamon Rolls
Leek Potato Soup
1 leek, washed in warm water, dark green cut off and thrown away, rest chopped1/2 medium onion, chopped4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed4 c. hot water4 chicken bouillon cubes1 stick butter1 c. milk1 t. salt1/4 t. pepper Melt 5 T. butter in stock pot. Sauté chopped leeks (light green and white parts only) and onions for 10 minutes over medium heat. Add hot water and … [Read more...] about Leek Potato Soup
Thanksgiving Edition: Harvest Cranberry Sweet Potato Casserole
3 1/2 lbs. sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4 inch cubes1 large onion, dicedolive oil or vegetable oil cooking spray1 1/2 c. fresh cranberries (or frozen–do not thaw, if frozen)2/3 c. light brown sugar2 T. butter, melted1/4 c. orange juice3/4 t. salt1 t. nutmeg1/2 t. ground ginger3/4 t. cinnamon1 c. chopped pecans Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Spray two shallow baking … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving Edition: Harvest Cranberry Sweet Potato Casserole
Thanksgiving Edition: Broccoli Rice Casserole
3 T. butter1/2 c. celery, finely chopped1 – 8 1/2 oz. can water chestnuts, drained and chopped finely1 c. Vidalia onion, chopped finely2 pkgs. (10 oz. each) frozen chopped broccoli1 c. rice, cooked1 can cream of mushroom soup1 can cream of chicken soup1 jar (8 oz.) Cheez Whiz Melt butter in a frying pan over medium heat. Sauté onions, celery and water chestnuts for about 5-8 … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving Edition: Broccoli Rice Casserole
Thanksgiving Edition: Newlywed Yeast Rolls
1 c. warm water1 pkg yeast2 T. sugar2 1/2 c. flour1 t. salt1 egg beaten2 T. olive oil Dissolve yeast in warm water. Stir in sugar and salt; add half of the flour. Add oil and egg. Beat until smooth, while adding remaining flour. Cover and let rise in a warm place 30 minutes. Grease 12 muffin cups. Stir (punch) down dough and spoon into cups, filling half full. Let rise … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving Edition: Newlywed Yeast Rolls
Thanksgiving Edition: Oyster Dressing
Turkey giblets (Don’t know what they are? Click here.)1 loaf of your favorite bread1 medium onion, minced finely1 t. salt1 1/2 t. sage3 eggs1/8 t. pepper1 container oysters, drain and reserve 2 T. of this liquid1/2 c. drippings from the cooked turkey (drippings are the liquid at the bottom of the turkey pan–the oils and juices from the turkey) Boil giblets from turkey. Using … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving Edition: Oyster Dressing
Thanksgiving Edition: Cajun Fried Turkey
2 t. salt1 T plus 2 t. cayenne, divided10-12 lb turkey (fresh, not injected with butter or other seasonings)4 T. unsalted butter, melted3/4 c. onions, finely chopped1/4 c. celery, finely chopped3 T. minced garlic2 T. ground pepper vinegar1 T. plus 1 t. salt1 t. black pepper1/2 c. turkey (or chicken) broth2 T. Worcestershire sauce5 gallons peanut oil (can subst. vegetable … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving Edition: Cajun Fried Turkey
Thanksgiving Edition: Cranberry Vinaigrette Salad
2 bags Romain Lettuce1 apple chopped (I dipped the apples and pears in lemon juice to reduce the browning)1 pear chopped1 c shredded Swiss cheese1/4 c cranberries1 c pine nuts ( I used roasted/salted sunflower seeds on Sunday) 1/3 c apple cider vinegar2 tbs lemon juice,2/3 c vegetable oil1/2 c sugar2 tbsp onion1/2 tsp salt3 tsp poppy seeds Combine the lettuce, apple, … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving Edition: Cranberry Vinaigrette Salad