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Ham & Cheese Breakfast Casserole
By Lovestobake
Grease an 8-inch square baking dish (or another 1 1/2 quart to 2-quart baking dish) and spread the cubed challah in...
- 4 cups (loosely packed) day-old challah or other egg-enriched bread, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 pound pancetta (thickly sliced), diced
- 6 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup grated Gruyère cheese, from about 4 ounces
California BLT with Avocado & Basil Mayonaise
By Lovestobake
In a large skillet, fry the bacon until crisp
- 3 slices bacon
- 2 slices good-quality white bread
- 1 tomato, the best you can find
- 1/2 ripe avocado
- Iceberg lettuce
- Basil Mayonnaise (recipe follows)
Graham Cracker Crust
By Lovestobake
Thoroughly blend graham cracker crumbs, sugar and butter
- 1 pkt. of graham crackers finely rolled
- (about 1-2/3 cups)
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup butter
Lemony Asparagus Pasta
By Lovestobake
1.Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil
- 4 ounces whole-wheat penne pasta, (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 1/2 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 3/4-inch pieces
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 2 teaspoons whole-grain mustard
- 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh tarragon, or 1/4 teaspoon dried
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, divided
Applesauce
By Lovestobake
In a large heavy non-aluminum saucepan over low heat, combine apples and cider
- 4 or 5 large, sweet apples such as Rome Beauty or Baldwin, 2-3 lbs total weight, peeled, cored, and sliced
- 3/4 cup watter or apple cider
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup sugar
- Fresh lemon juice
Holiday Caprese Cobb Salad
By Lovestobake
COMBINE pesto, oil and vinegar in small bowl; set aside
- 2 tablespoons BUITONI® Refrigerated Pesto with Basil
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 6 cups baby arugula or baby salad greens
- 1 cup (about 4 ounces) cubed, grilled chicken breast meat
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 1 avocado peeled, pitted and diced
- 1/2 cup (2 ounces) cubed, fresh buffalo mozzarella cheese
- 4 slices bacon cooked until crisp and crumbled
- 1/4 cup pine nuts toasted
Zucchini-Garlic Pasta
By Lovestobake
Cook pasta according to package directions
- 1/2 of a 16 oz. pkg. of wagon wheel pasta
- 1/2 lb. bacon, diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4-6 garlic cloves, minced
- 2-3 zucchini (about 1-1/2 lbs,) halved and sliced
- 1/2 t. salt
- 3 T. Lemon juice
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Roasted Carrots And Bacon
By Lovestobake
In this simple side dish, salty bacon complements roasted carrots, whose sweet side is enhanced by a bit of maple s...
- 1-1/2 lb. carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 3 slices bacon cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 Tbs. maple syrup
- 1 Tbs. chopped fresh parsley
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Big Sur Bakery Scones
By Lovestobake
About 2 hours before making the scones, scatter the berries or fruit on a cookie sheet and put it in the freezer
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
- 3/4 to 1 cup well-shaken cultured buttermilk
- 2 to 4 tablespoons turbinado sugar
Bananas Foster Crepes
By Lovestobake
To make the crêpes, combine the flour, eggs, milk, water, sugar, vanilla, and salt in a blender and process until ...
- For the crêpes:
- 1 cup (4 1/4 ounces) all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole or 2% milk
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- Unsalted butter for the pan
- For the filling:
- 1/3 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 ripe bananas, peeled and sliced
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup dark rum, such as Meyer's
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or pure vanilla extract
- Vanilla ice cream, for serving (optional)