Mormor's Swedish Coffee Bread (Original Recipe)

Source: Naemi Johanson

Start first:

• 2 cakes yeast
• 1/8 cup lukewarm water 
• large pinch sugar.

Combine:

• 3/4 tsp. salt
• 5 cups flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 15 - 20 cardamom seeds, crushed (or 1 1/4 tsp. pre-ground)

Combine and heat just past lukewarm:

• 2 cups milk
• 2/3 cup vegetable oil

Add liquid to dry mixture and blend thoroughly.

Add yeast, blend thoroughly.

Beat dough by hand (or heavy duty mixer). The longer the better.

(Optional: Add one beaten egg after beating is completed and blend thoroughly.)

Cover with a cloth and let rise until double in bulk.

Knead on floured surface, adding additional flour (as much as necessary to handle dough comfortably - but try to keep it loose as bread will be lighter if not too much flour is added at this point).

Form into braided loaves and/or cinnamon buns (bullar) and place on greased pans.  Cover with a cloth and let rise until double in bulk once again.

Brush surfaces with beaten whole egg and sprinkle with Swedish pearl sugar (Parl Socker).

Bake at 400º about 1/2 hour (check after 20 minutes).

Enjoy!

Pistachio Stuff

Source: Kathy Stockey

• 50 Ritz crackers
• 1 stick butter
• 1 quart vanilla ice cream
• 2 boxes instant pistachio pudding
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 12 oz Cool Whip

1. Crush crackers, melt butter, combine, press into a 13"x9" pan.
2. Bake at 350º for 10 minutes.  Cool completely.
3. Mix milk, pudding, ice cream; then spread on cooled crust.
4. Chill 1 hour, then cover with Cool Whip.

Cranberry Bread

Source: 5Kidsin5Years/Sonlight

Put in a large bowl and whisk together:

• 4 cups flour
• 2 cups sugar
• 3 tsp. baking powder
• 1 tsp baking soda

Juice, and put into a 2 cup measuring cup:

• 2 oranges

Add:

• 2 tsp. zest from the orange peel
• 4 tbsp. melted butter

The juice, zest & butter should measure about 3/4 cup.  Add enough water to make it 1 1/2 cups.

Add:

• 2 beaten eggs

Stir together until just combined:

• wet & dry mixtures

Stir in:

• 2 - 3 cups cranberries (washed, dried, chopped)  
• 1 cup chopped nuts (opt.)

Bake in 2 greased loaf pans @ 350º for about 50 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.  

Orzo

Source: Nancy Ramberg

• 16 oz. Orzo, cooked according to package directions
• 1 lb. Monterey Jack cheese, cubed
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 cup grated Parmesan
• 1/3 cup butter, cut into pats
• 1 cup roasted red peppers, diced (optional) 
• 2/3 cup green chiles, diced (optional)

Mix orzo and cheese (and peppers, if desired), put in a buttered casserole dish.

Layer on, in order:

• sour cream
• Parmesan cheese
• butter pats

Bake at 350º until top is browned and bubbly.  

Pineapple Bran Muffins

Yield: 12 muffins

• 1 large can pineapple
• 3 Tbsp. dry milk
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 Tbsp. baking powder
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 1/2 cups Kellogg's All Bran cereal
• 1 1/4 cups milk
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil

1. Stir together dry ingredients, set aside.
2. Drain pineapple, if there is less than 1 1/4 cups juice, add water to get up to that amount. 
3. Combine cereal and juice, let stand until softened, 1 to 2 minutes. 
4. Add egg and oil, beat well.
5. Add dry mixture, stirring only until combined.  
6. Portion evenly into 12 greased 2 1/2" muffin pan cups.
7. Bake at 400º for 18 to 20 minutes or until tests done.  

Our Best Bran Muffins

Source: Kellogg's
Yield: 12 muffins

• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 Tbsp. baking powder
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 1/2 cups Kellogg's All Bran cereal
• 1 1/4 cups milk
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil

1. Stir together dry ingredients, set aside.
2. Combine cereal and milk, let stand until softened, 1 to 2 minutes.  
3. Add egg and oil, beat well.
4. Add dry mixture, stirring only until combined.  
5. Portion evenly into 12 greased 2 1/2" muffin pan cups.
6. Bake at 400º for 18 to 20 minutes or until tests done.  

Deep-Dish Sausage Pizza

Source: Chicago Tribune
Yield: 1 14" Pizza
Prep time: 45 minutes
Rising time: 1 1/2 hours
Baking time: 30 minutes

Dough:

• 1 1/2 packages active dry yeast
• 1/2 cup warm water (105º-115º)
• 1 Tbsp. sugar
• 3 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup warm water

Topping:

• 1 can (28 oz.) Italian-style tomatoes, drained
• 1 tsp. basil or 2 tsp. chopped fresh basil
• 1 tsp. oregano
• salt to taste
• 10 oz. mozzerella, sliced thin
• 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 lb. Italian sausage, casing removed
• olive oil

1. For dough, dissolve yeast in water.  Stir in sugar, set aside.
2. In large bowl, combine flour, salt, an cornmeal.  Make a well in the center.  Stir in yeast, 1/4 cup oil and 1/2 cup warm water until dough cleans the sides of the bowl and a rough mass is formed.  
3. Turn dough out onto well-floured surface.  Knead and pound dough (dust with flour if dough sticks to your hands) until it is smooth and soft, 5 to 6 minutes.  Dust dough and a large, clean bowl with flour.  Put dough in bowl; cover bowl with plastic wrap and towel.  Let rise in warm place until doubled, about 1 1/2 hours.
4. Turn dough out and knead about 2 minutes.  Let dough stand, covered, about 10 minutes.  Oil bottom and sides f a 14" round pizza pan 2" deep.  Spread dough in pan with fingers and palm.  Work dough until it covers the bottom of the pan.  Pull edges of dough up to form a lip or a pronounced border all around the pan.  
5. Heat oven to 475º.  Pierce dough bottom with a fork at 1/2" intervals.  Bake exactly 4 minutes.  Brush crust lightly with olive oil.
6. For topping, combine tomatoes and spices, set aside.
7. to assemble and bake: Lay slices of mozzerella evenly over crust.  Spoon tomatoes over cheese.  Sprinkle Parmesan over tomotoes.  Flatten sausage pieces (about the size of a half dollar) between your thumb and forefinger, and distribute evenly over filling.  Drizzle about 1 Tbsp. olive oil on top.  
8. Bake at 475º on bottom rack 5 minutes.  Move pizza to upper third of oven.  Bake until crust is lightly browned and sausage is cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes.  

Stuffed Spinach Pizza

Source: Chicago Tribune
Yield: 6 servings
Prep time: 45 minutes
Rising time: 1 hour
Cooking time: 30 minutes

Dough:

• 1 Tbsp. sugar
• 2 envelopes active dry yeast
• 2 cups warm water (105º to 115º)
• 1/3 cup oil
• 4 to 6 cups flour

Sauce:

• 2 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 can (28 oz.) crushed tomatoes with added puree
• 2 tsp. oregano
• 1 1/2 tsp. basil
• 1/2 tsp. each:
• salt
• freshly ground pepper

Filling:

• 2 packages (10 oz. each) frozen chopped spinach: thawed, well-drained
• 2 1/2 cups shredded mozzerella
• 1/2 cup each:
• freshly grated parmesan
• freshly grated romano
• 1/4 tsp. each:
• salt
• freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tsp. basil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 Tbsp. olive oil
• 2 cups sliced mushrooms, optional

Optional garnish:

• red onion rings
• green pepper rings

1. For dough, dissolve sugar and yeast in large bowl; let stand until bubbly.  Stir in 1/3 cup oil. Stir in 4 cups of the flour until smooth; stir in remaining flour as needed until stiff dough forms.  Knead on a lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic.  Put into greased bowl.  Turn to coat top.  Let rise, covered, in warm place until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour.
2. For sauce, heat 2 Tbsp. oil in large saucepan, add garlic, sauté 2 minutes.  Stir in tomatoes and spices.  Simmer 30 minutes, or until very thick.
3. For filling, mix remaining ingredients in large bowel.  Heat oven to 450º.  Lightly oil a 12" deep dish pizza pan.  Sprinkle pan lightly with cornmeal. 
4. Punch down dough.  Let rest 10 minutes.  Roll 2/3 of the dough into a 16" circle.  Fit into a 12" deep dish pizza pan with sides overhanging.  
5. Put spinach mixture into center of the dough and smooth evenly over surface.  Roll remaining dough on lightly floured surface to 12" circle.  Put over filling.  Crimp edges; cut excess dough at edges so dough is level with top crust.  Pour sauce over dough to cover.  Top with onion and peppers if desired.  Bake at 450º until dough is golden, 25 to 30 minutes.  

Mini Blinis

Yield: 3 dozen

• 1 loaf white bread
• 1 egg yolk
• 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup sugar + 1 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/4 cup butter, melted

1. Trim crust from bread.  Flatten with a rolling pin.
2. Combine cream cheese, 1/4 cup sugar, and egg yolk.
3. Spread mixture on bread slices and roll up.
4. Dip each roll in butter, then cinnamon/sugar mixture.
5. Place on a cookie sheet and freeze for 2 hours, then transfer to an airtight container.  
6. When ready to use, bake at 400º for 10-12 minutes.  

Chocolate Sauce

Source: Margaret Kaiser

Melt in a double boiler:

• 1 cup chocolate chips 
• 1/2 cup butter

Slowly add:

• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 1/3 cup evaporated milk

Boil gently and stir about 5 minutes.

Remove from heat and add 1 Tbsp. vanilla.  

Jello Jigglers

• 2 (6 oz. each) packages Jello
• 3 envelopes unflavored gelatin
• 3 cups water
• 1/2 cups sugar

1. Dissolve the unflavored gelatin in 2 1/2 cups cold water.  
2. Bring 1/2 cup water and sugar to a boil, then add the Jello.
3. Combine the mixtures, and pour into a pan. 
4. Allow to chill about 2 hours until set.  Cut into squares.  

Tropicana Knox Blox

• 3 envelopes unflavored gelatin
• 1 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1 1/2 cup orange juice, heated to boiling
• 2 Tbsp. sugar or honey (optional)

1. In a medium bowl, mix gelatin with cold juice.
2. Add hot juice and stir until the gelatin is completely dissolved and stir in sugar.  
3. Pour into an 8" or 9" pan.
4. Chill until firm.  Cut into squares.  

Creamy Chicken Italiano

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
• 1 envelope dry Italian salad dressing mix
• 1/4 cup water
• 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
• 10 3/4 oz. cream of chicken soup
• 4 oz. mushrooms, drained

1. Place chicken in slow cooker.
2. Combine salad dressing mix and water.  Pour over chicken.
3. Cover and cook on low for 3 hours.
4. Combine cheese and soup until blended.  Stir in mushrooms.  Pour over chicken.
5. Cover and cook on low 1 hour, or until chicken juices run clear.  
6. Serve over noodles or rice.

Candied Orange Peel

• 8 navel oranges (about 4.5 lbs.) OR 14 lemons, same weight
• 4 cups sugar
• 1 cup water

Using a paring knife, quarter the fruit lengthwise, cutting through the peel only.  Remove each quarter of peel from the fruit.  (Use fruit for another purpose.)

Place the peels into a 4 to 6 quart pot and cover with cold water.  Bring to a boil, uncovered, and simmer for 10 minutes.  Drain and allow to cool.  

Using a tablespoon, carefully dig out most of the white pith on the peels and discard.  Julienne the peels lengthwise into 1/4" strips and set aside.  

Return the pot to the burner an add 2 cups sugar and 1 cup water.  Heat to dissolve the sugar.  Add the julienned peel and simmer gently, covered, 45 minutes.  Stir occasionally.

Remove the peel to drain on a fine mesh cooling rack with a pan underneath.  Spread the peel out so it will drain evenly.  Allow to cool and dry out 1 hour.  

Place the drained dried peel in a large bowl and toss with remaining 2 cups sugar until evenly coated.  Sift the excess sugar through your hands.  Place the sugar-coated peel on a baking sheet and allow to dry overnight.  Store in canning jars up to 2 weeks.  

Sweet & Sour Chicken Wings

• 24 chicken wings, cut in half
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup oil
• 1/4 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
• 1 tsp. garlic powder
• 1 tsp. ground ginger

Mix all ingredients, cover and marinate overnight.

Place wings on a jelly roll pan and our juice over.  Bake at 350º for 50-60 minutes.  

Taffy Apple Dip

• 8 oz. softened cream cheese
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 Tbsp. vanilla
• apple slices
• lemon juice

Mix cream cheese, sugars and vanilla.  Sprinkle apple slices with lemon juice to prevent browning. Serve apples and dip 'em!  

Coconut Joys

Source: Ann Young
Yield: 3 dozen

• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup butter
• 3 cups coconut
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips, melted

1. Melt butter, remove from heat, add sugar and coconut.  Mix well.
2. Shape into balls.  Make indentations in the center of each one and place on a cookie sheet.  
3. Fill centers with melted chocolate. 
4. Chill until firm and store in the refrigerator.  

Peanut Butter Cups

Source: Ann Young

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup peanut butter
• 3/4 cup powdered sugar

Combine butter and peanut butter with a mixer, add sugar until the consistency of soft playdough.  Roll into balls or press into molds, then dip into chocolate.

Taffy Apple Salad

• 15 oz. pineapple chunks, drained, reserve juice
• 1 1/2 Tbsp. vinegar
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 Tbsp. flour
• 8 oz. Cool Whip
• 2 cups chopped apple
• 2 cups mini marshmallows
• 1 1/2 cups cocktail peanuts

1. Boil the juice, vinegar, sugar, egg and flour until thick.  Cool.
2. Add pineapple, apples, Cool Whip, marshmallows, and peanuts to the cooled sauce.  Refrigerate.  

Poppy Seed Bread

Source: Advertiser; M. Landauer; Cary, IL
Yield: 2 Large Loaves

• 3 cups flour
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
• 2 Tbsp. poppy seeds
• 2 + 3/4 cups sugar, divided
• 1 1/2 cups oil
• 3 eggs
• 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
• 2 tsp. almond extract (1 1/2 + 1/2 tsp, divided)
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1/4 cup orange juice

1. Combine dry ingredients, set aside.
2. Cream 2 cups of the sugar with the oil, eggs, and the vanilla and 1 1/2 tsp. almond extract.
3. Add dry ingredients to the sugar mixture alternately with the milk.
4. Bake at 350º in 2 greased loaf pans for 30-60 minutes or until they test done.  
5. Combine orange juice with the remaining sugar and 1/2 tsp. almond extract.  Drizzle over the hot loaves.

Turtle Brownies

• 18 1/4 oz. box German chocolate cake mix
• 3/4 cup butter
• 2/3 cup evaporated milk
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 14 oz. caramels
• 6 oz. chocolate chips

1. Preheat oven to 350º.
2. Combine cake mix, butter, 1/3 cup evaporated milk, and nuts.
3. Press half of the mixture into a 13"x9" pan.  Bake for 6 minutes at 350º.
4. Melt caramels with the other 1/3 cup evaporated milk.
5. Remove the bottom from the oven, and sprinkle chocolate chips over it.  
6. Spread the caramel over the chips.
7. Spoon the remaining dough over the top and spread as well as you can to cover the caramel.
8. Return to the oven, bake 12-18 minutes.  
9. Cool and cut into squares.  

Mock Heath Bars

• 1 package graham crackers
• 2 sticks of butter (1/2 lb.)
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 12 oz. chocolate chips
• 1 cup chopped pecans

1. Preheat oven to 400º.
2. Line cookie sheet with parchment paper or foil and spread crackers to cover the entire pan.  
3. Melt butter and sugar, boil for 3 minutes.
4. Pour over crackers and bake for 7 minutes.
5. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with chocolate chips.  Let sit until they melt, then spread out and sprinkle with nuts.
6. Cool, break into pieces and keep in an air tight container.  

Do Ahead Mashed Potatoes

Source: Advertiser: M. Greorin, Lake Villa, IL

• 10 medium potatoes, mashed
• 1/4 lb. butter (1 stick)
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 Tbsp. onion, finely chopped
• 1 cup scalded milk
• 1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese
• Add all ingredients; mix cream cheese in last.  Place in a greased casserole and sprinkle with paprika.  Refrigerate overnight (a must).  Take out of the refrigerator 1 hour before baking.  Bake at 350º for 35-40 minutes.  

Zucchini Bread

Source: Mary Ragona
Yield: 2 loaves

• 3 eggs
• 2 cups sugar
• 3 cups flour
• 1 cup nuts
• 1 cup oil
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1 tsp. salt
• 2 cups grated zucchini
• 1 Tbsp. vanilla

Mix sugar and oil, then add eggs and vanilla.  

Combine dry ingredients and combine.

Stir in zucchini and divide into 2 loaf pans.

Bake at 350º for 1 hour.  

Margaret's Blueberry Muffins

Source: Margaret Kaiser
Yield: 12 muffins

• 1/2 cup oatmeal
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1/2 cup oil 
• 1/4 tsp. baking soda
• 1 1/4 tsp. baking powder
• 1 1/2 cups blueberries
• 2 Tbsp. sugar + 1/4 tsp. cinnamon

Combine oatmeal and o.j.; then add flour, sugar, soda, baking powder, salt, oil, and eggs.  

Mix well, then stir in blueberries.  Fill muffin tins and sprinkle with the sugar/cinnamon mixture.

Bake at 400º for 18-22 minutes.  

Scotcheroos

• 1 cup light corn syrup
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup peanut butter
• 4 1/2 cups Rice Krispies
• 6 oz. butterscotch chips
• 6 oz. chocolate chips

Combine corn syrup and sugar in a saucepan.  Bring to a boil and remove from the heat.  Stir in peanut butter, then add Rice Krispies.  Mix well an press into a greased 13"x9" pan.  Melt the chips in a double boiler and spread over the bars.  Let cool, and enjoy.  

Santa's Whiskers

Source: Wendy Wetzel
Yield: about 80 cookies

• 1 cup butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 T. milk
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 2 1/2 cups flour
• 1 cup finely chopped red and green candied cherries
• 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
• 1 cup flaked coconut

Beat butter until softened.  Add sugar and beat until fluffy.  Add milk and vanilla and beat well.  Add flour and beat until well mixed.  Stir in cherries and pecans.  Shape into three 7" rolls.  Roll in coconut to coat.  Wrap and chill several hours or overnight.  

Cut into 1/4" slices.  Place on ungreased cookie sheet.  Bake at 375º about 12 minutes or until lightly brown around the edges.  Remove and cool. 

Caramel Corn

Source: Jean Brandt

• 1 cup butter
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 4 T. Karo light corn syrup
• 16 cups popped popcorn

Microwave butter and sugar for 1 minute, stir.

Repeat.

Add corn syrup, stir.

Microwave for 3 minutes, pour over popped popcorn in a large bowl.  Mix it all up until the popcorn is coated with caramel.

Spread out on nonstick cookie sheets, separating it as you spread it out.  

Notes:  

You can make any amount of the syrup, just use equal parts butter and sugar, with 1 tablespoon corn syrup per 1/4 cup of those ingredients.

You can add nuts if you wish!

Use air popped corn with no oil for best results.

Alvira's Egg Casserole

Source: Alvira Colbert

Layer on the bottom of a greased 13"x9" pan:

• 3 cups plain croutons
• 2 1/2 cups shredded cheddar

Blend together and pour over cheese:

• 10 eggs
• 3 cups milk
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. dry mustard
• 1 tsp. onion powder

Cover and refrigerate overnight.

Sprinkle with cooked bacon, ham, or sausage.

Bake for 1 hour at 325º

Hot Apple Breakfast

Source: Rebecca in CO

• 4 medium apples (peeled & sliced)
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• 1 T. butter
• 2 cups granola

Place apples in a crockpot.

Mix rest of ingredients together and add to crockpot.

Cook on low 7-9 hours.

Pizza Casserole

Source: Lori Guilliams

• 2 packages crescent rolls
• 1 lb. ground beef (or Italian sausage)
• 1 can pizza sauce
• 8 oz. cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
• Any pizza toppings you like (pepperoni, green pepper, mushrooms)

In a 13"x9" pan, lay out one of the roll packages to cover the bottom.  

Bake in a preheated oven @ 400º for 5 minutes.

Add the meat, sauce, toppings, and cheese.

Top with the other package of rolls.

Bake about 30 minutes until browned.  

Mormor's Brown Pepparkakor Cookies

• 1 1/2 cups butter
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 tbsp. dark Karo syrup
• 3/4 tsp. cloves
• 3/4 tsp. ginger
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• 1 scant tbsp. baking soda
• 1 egg
• 4 cups flour

Cream the butter and sugar together.  Mix in the spices.  Add syrup and egg.  Dissolve soda in a little water and add flour.

Let stand in the refrigerator overnight.  Roll out very thin and cut out.  Bake at 350º for 8 to 10 minutes until brown.

Sticky Chicken

• 4 tsp. salt
• 2 tsp. paprika
• 1 tsp. cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp. onion powder
• 1 tsp. thyme
• 1 tsp. white pepper
• 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp. black pepper
• 1 large roasting chicken
• 1 chopped onion, chopped

Combine spices.

Remove giblets, clean cavity well, and pat dry with paper towels.

Rub the spices into the chicken, inside and out.

Place in a ziploc bag and chill overnight.

Stuff cavity with chopped onions and roast uncovered at 250º for 5 hours.  

Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes

Yield: 10-12 servings

Combine in a large bowl:

• 4 cups mashed potatoes
• 1 cup (8 oz.) sour cream
• 8 oz. cream cheese
• 1 tsp. dried chives (or 1 T. fresh)

Put into a greased 2 qt. casserole.

Combine and sprinkle over potatoes:

• 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
• 1/4  cup dry bread crumbs
• 1 T. butter, melted

Bake at 350º for 50-60 minutes.

Sprinkle on top and serve: 

• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar

Chocolate Chip Cookies

Source: Kris Irons

• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 2 eggs
• 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1 tsp. salt
• 3 cups all purpose flour
• 12 oz. semi sweet chocolate chips

1. Preheat oven to 375º
2. Mix butter and sugars
3. Add eggs, then vanilla
4. Mix in a separate bowl, dry ingredients.
5. Incorporate flour mixture into wet mixture.
6. Add chips.
7. Bake for 9-11 minutes.

Overnight Caramel French Toast

Yield: 4 to 6 servings

• 1 c. packed brown sugar
• 1/2 c. butter
• 2 T. light corn syrup
• 12 slices white or whole wheat bread
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 tsp. cinnamon, divided
• 6 eggs, beaten
• 1 1/2 cup milk
• 1 tsp. vanilla

1. Lightly grease a 13"x9"x2" baking dish.  
2. Bring brown sugar, butter, and corn syrup to a boil.  Remove from heat; pour into baking dish.  
3. Top with 6 slices bread; sprinkle with combined sugar & 1/2 tsp. cinnamon.  Top with remaining bread.
4. Beat eggs, milk, vanilla and remaining cinnamon.  Pour over bread.  
5. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
6. Remove dish from refrigerator; preheat oven to 350º.  Bake 30 to 35 minutes.  

David's Favorite Casserole

• 1 lb. ground beef or turkey
• 1 onion, chopped & sauted
• 2 cups spaghetti sauce
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• dash pepper
• 8 oz spaghetti noodles, cooked
• 2 cups sour cream or yogurt
• 1 cup cottage cheese
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley (or 2 T. dry)
• 1 cup shredded cheddar or colby cheese

Combine:

• meat
• onion
• sauce
• salt
• pepper

In separate bowl, combine:

• noodles
• carrots
• sour cream
• cottage cheese
• parsley

Into a greased casserole, layer in this order:

• meat mixture
• noodle mixture
• meat
• noodle
• Cheese

Bake at 350º for 30 minutes.

~Freezes well~

Cool Veggie Pizza 

*Version 2

Source: Pampered Chef

Yield: 10 servings

• 1 - 8 oz. package refrigerated crescent rolls
• 1 - 8 oz. package cream cheese
• 1 T. mayonnaise
• 1 garlic clove, pressed
• 1 tsp. dried dill weed
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 cups assorted veggies: broccoli, cauliflower, cucumber, green or red peppers, green onions, mushrooms, carrots, zucchini, tomato, yellow summer squash

1. Preheat the oven to 350º.  Roll out the rolls, arrange and press seams shut. Roll out to a 12" circle.
2. Bake 10-12 minutes until golden brown, cool completely.
3. Combine cream cheese and spices, spread over crust.
4. Coursely chop or slice veggies, arrange over cream cheese mixture.

*Version 1 is almost the same, but uses a package of dry Italian salad dressing instead of the spices and also has grated cheddar sprinkled over the finished pizza.