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Baked French Toast with Fruit
By Carolanne
An ideal dish for Easter brunch as much of the prep can be done the day ahead
- 1 sm loaf day-old French bread
- 5 eggs
- 3 TBSP sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 Cups whole milk
- 1/4 Cup flour
- 6 TBSP packed brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 Cup butter
- 1 Cup blueberries
- 1 Cup strawberries, sliced
Chicken with Bacon and Cheese
By Carolanne
Wendy Anderson tries to serve dishes her guests might not make at home
- 1/2 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
- 8 strips bacon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 cups sliced fresh button mushrooms
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey jack cheese
Doug's Granola
By Carolanne
Get creative with the fruit and nut combinations in this recipe from the Marconnets
- 5 TB. butter
- 2/3 Cup brown sugar
- 1 Cup honey (local wildflower honey is excellent)
- 1 TB. PURE VANILLA EXTRACT
- 9 Cups (2 lbs.) regular old-fashioned oats
- 3 Cups nuts (walnuts, pecans, almonds and pepitas are all great)
- 2-3 Cups dried fruit (raisins, craisins, blueberries, cherries, chopped apricots, etc.)
- 2 TB. SWEET GINGER BITS, optional
- 1 TB. PENZEYS CINNAMON
- 1 tsp. GROUND MACE or NUTMEG
Vegitarian fajita
By Carolanne
Serve with Marinated and grilled Chicken fajitas
- 2 onions, thinly sliced
- 2-3 assorted bell peppers, sliced
- 2 sm to med zucchini, julienned
- 1 cup sliced baby bella mushrooms
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice
- Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
- Warm tortillas and assorted toppings
Curried Chicken Salad with Mango, Red Grapes and Cashews
By Carolanne
Bring 4 cups of water to a simmer with the chicken broth in a 2- to 3-quart saucepan
- 1 3/4 cups chicken broth
- 1 1/2 pounds skinless boneless chicken breast
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup plain yogurt
- 5 teaspoons curry powder
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 medium red onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
- 1 firm-ripe mango (about 3/4 pound), peeled, pitted and chopped
- 1 cup red seedless grapes, halved
- 1/2 cup salted roasted cashews, coarsely chopped
Nutella Overnight Muesli
By Carolanne
In a mixing bowl, whisk together milk or plant-based beverage, 2 tablespoons Nutella, cinnamon and nutmeg
- Optional garnishes:
- 1 cup milk or alternative plant-based beverage
- 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons Nutella (divided)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon grated nutmeg
- 3/4 cup raw whole rolled oats (not instant)
- 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup granola
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened shaved coconut
- 2 tablespoons fresh diced fruit or berries
- 2 teaspoons Nutella
- Additional items needed:
- Two 8-ounce mason jars with lids
Sriracha and Caramelized Onion Grilled Cheese Sandwich
By Carolanne
The combo of Sriracha hot sauce and caramelized onions lends classic grilled cheese sandwiches a spicy-sweet kick
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 4 thick slices bread
- Sriracha sauce, to taste
- 2/3 cup grated Cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
Apple Caramel Cheescake
By Carolanne
In this recipe from “Junior’s Cheesecake Cookbook” (The Taunton Press, 2007, $22), a light sponge cake layer
- APPLE CARAMEL TOPPING:
- 1 recipe 9-inch Junior’s sponge cake crust (see recipe)
- 3 large firm, crisp red-skinned apples (such as Gala or Jonathan)
- 1/2 cup apple cider or apple juice
- 1 tablespoon plus 1/4 cup cornstarch (divided)
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 1/3 cups sugar (divided)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 extra-large eggs
- 2/3 cup heavy or whipping cream
- 2 large firm, crisp red-skinned apples
- Juice of 1 large lemon
- 1 cup caramel ice cream topping
- JUNIOR'S SPONGE CAKE CRUST (MAKES ONE 9-INCH CRUST)
- 1/3 cup sifted cake flour
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 2 extra-large eggs, separated
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 drops pure lemon extract
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
Breakfast Compote
By Carolanne
Delano Farms. Costco magazine
- 2 cups halved Delano Farms green grapes
- 2 cups sliced strawberries
- 1 cup melon, cubed
- 3 peaches or nectarines, cubed
- 1 pint blueberries
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 –3 tablespoons sour cream
Gnocchi Mac and Cheese
By Carolanne
This recipe originally appeared on the blog The Cutting Edge of Ordinary
- 1 pound purchased or homemade gnocchi
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoons garlic, finely minced
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup shredded fontina cheese
- Salt and white pepper to taste
- 1/3 cup shredded Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese