Hash Brown Omelet

March 12, 2006

3 cups frozen shredded potatoes
1/3 cup butter, melted
1 cup chopped cooked ham (may omit)
1 cup (4 oz.) shredded Cheddar cheese
1/4 cup finely chopped green pepper
3 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon salt (may use seasoned salt)
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Thaw potatoes & press into bottom & up sides of an un-greased 9-inch pie plate; drizzle with butter. Bake [...]

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Oven Denver Omelet

March 11, 2006

8 eggs
1/2 cup half and half cream
4 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup finely chopped ham
1/4 cup finely chopped green pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped onion

In a bowl, beat the eggs and cream until light and fluffy. Stir in the cheese, ham, green pepper and onion. Pour into a greased 9 inch square baking dish. Bake at [...]

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Sun-dried Tomato Omelet

March 11, 2006

3 eggs
Fresh Mozzarella cheese
4-5 oil packed sun-dried tomatoes, cut in strips
Several leaves of fresh basil, chopped
Salt and pepper
Butter
Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in non-stick skillet. Add a tablespoon of water to the eggs and whisk. Pour eggs into skillet and let cook over medium-high heat until underside is set and beginning to [...]

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Prune Nut Muffins

March 4, 2006

Topping
1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Muffins
1/2 cup softened prunes
1 egg
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups flours
1 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon mace
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup finely chopped prunes
Instructions
Topping: Place finely chopped walnuts in a [...]

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Buttermilk Pancakes

February 18, 2006

3 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons white sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
3 cups buttermilk
1/2 [...]

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Brunch Enchiladas

February 18, 2006

1 pound cooked ham, chopped
3/4 cup sliced green onions
3/4 cup chopped green bell peppers
3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
10 (7 inch) flour tortillas
5 eggs, beaten
[...]

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Broccoli and Cheese Brunch Casserole

February 18, 2006

8 ounces pork sausage
1 (10 ounce) package chopped frozen broccoli, thawed and drained
1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
1 cup ricotta cheese
8 eggs, lightly beaten
[...]

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Breakfast Sausage Casserole

February 18, 2006

1 (16 ounce) package ground pork breakfast sausage
12 eggs
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 (10.75 ounce) can milk
1 (4.5 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained
[...]

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Blueberry Waffles with Blueberry Sauce

February 18, 2006

3 egg yolks, beaten
1 2/3 cups milk
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup melted butter
3 [...]

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Blueberry Peach Muffins

February 18, 2006

3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 pinch salt
3 eggs
1 cup milk
[...]

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Spinach and Mushroom Quiche

February 18, 2006

6 slices bacon
4 eggs, beaten
1 1/2 cups light cream
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cups chopped [...]

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Banana Pancakes

February 18, 2006

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon white sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg, beaten
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
[...]

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Banana Crepes

February 18, 2006

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar
2 eggs
1 cup milk
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
[...]

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Bacon Quiche Tarts

February 18, 2006

5 slices bacon
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons milk
2 eggs
1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese
2 tablespoons chopped green onion
[...]

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Asparagus Quiche

February 18, 2006

1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
10 slices bacon
2 (8 inch) unbaked pie shells
1 egg white, lightly beaten
4 eggs
1 1/2 [...]

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Apple Strudel Muffins

February 18, 2006

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs
[...]

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Apple Raisin French Toast Strata

February 18, 2006

1 (1 pound) loaf cinnamon raisin bread, cubed
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, diced
1 cup diced peeled apples
8 eggs
2 1/2 cups half-and-half cream
6 tablespoons butter, [...]

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Almond French Toast

February 18, 2006

1 cup slivered almonds
3 eggs
1 cup milk
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
[...]

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Fiesta Omelette

December 24, 2005

3/4 cup medium salsa
1 cup chopped artichoke hearts
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 cup shredded monterrey jack cheese
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
6 eggs
1 8oz carton sour cream
Grease 10″ quiche dish. Spread salsa on the bottom. Distribute chopped artichokes evenly over salsa. Sprinkle parmesan cheese over the artichokes. Sprinkle monterrey jack and cheddar cheese over all.
Place [...]

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Eggs Pomodoro

December 24, 2005

4 medium/large ripe tomatoes
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
4 eggs
2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, snipped
grated Parmesan cheese
salt, freshly ground pepper
4 toasted English muffins
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Slice top third off each tomato. Scoop out seeds with small melon baller, leaving a thick wall. Rub tomatoes inside and out with olive oil and sprinkle insides with [...]

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Deep Dish Omelet

December 24, 2005

6 eggs
1 cup shredded cheese
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 (10 oz.) broccoli, thawed, drained, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 cup diced roasted red pepper
Whisk together eggs, cheese, salt and pepper; stir in vegetables. Coat 10′ frying pan with cooking spray and heat over medium heat. Add egg mixture, cover and cook 9 – 12 minutes until [...]

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Baked Swiss Cheese Omelet

December 24, 2005

2 1/2 cups grated swiss cheese (10 oz)
1/8 cup butter
dash of pepper
1 cup heavy cream
12 eggs, lightly beaten
Preheat oven to 340. Grease a 13×9×2 inch glass baking dish. Spread the cheese over the bottom of the baking dish. Dot with butter. Pour half the heavy cream over the cheese. Add the eggs and then the [...]

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Baked Cheese Omelet

December 24, 2005

8 eggs
1/3 C. sour cream
2 C. Monterey Jack cheese, grated (can substitute cheddar, muenster, etc.)
salt and pepper to taste
choice of additions: chopped green onions, fresh dill, sauteed mushrooms, diced ham, chopped zucchini or as desired.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Beat eggs until frothy, add sour cream, mixing well. Stir in cheese, salt and pepper, and [...]

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Bacon-Cheddar Rolled Omelet

December 24, 2005

1/2 cup flour
1 cup milk
2 Tbsp. butter, melted
6 eggs
1 cup crumbled bacon (cooked)
1 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese
Preheat oven to 350. Line jelly roll pan (15 x 10 x 1) with aluminum foil. Generously grease foil with cooking spray. Mix together flour, milk, butter and eggs until smooth. Pour carefully into prepared pan. Sprinkle with [...]

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Apple-Spice Dried Plum Griddle Cakes

December 24, 2005

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup unprocessed bran
2 teaspoons sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups buttermilk
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 cup (about 6 ounces) chopped dried plums
Apple-Spice Topping (recipe follows)
Preparation
In medium bowl, combine flours, bran, sugar, baking soda and salt; mix well. Set aside. In small bowl, [...]

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Puffy Plum Cake

December 24, 2005

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup (about 1 1/2 ounces) coarsely chopped dried plums
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
Powdered sugar
Preparation
Heat oven to 425°F. In small mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Add eggs and milk; mix until blended but still has lumps. Stir in dried plums. Place butter in [...]

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Savory Fruit Sausage Sauté

December 24, 2005

1/3 cup apple juice
1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 pound turkey Kielbasa sausage, sliced 1/3 inch thick
1 cup sliced onion
2 medium tart red apples, cored and sliced 1/3 inch thick
1 cup (about 6 ounces) pitted dried plums, halved
Salt and pepper
Preparation
In small bowl, whisk apple juice, mustard and vinegar; set aside. [...]

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Plum Good Sticky Buns

December 24, 2005

1/2 cup packed brown sugar, divided
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon light corn syrup, divided
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 loaf (1 pound) frozen bread dough, defrosted
1/2 cup (about 3 ounces) chopped dried plums
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Preparation
In small saucepan, heat 1/4 cup of the sugar, 1/4 cup of the corn syrup and butter over medium-low heat [...]

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Braided Dried Plum Coffee Cake

December 24, 2005

Filling:
2 cups (about 12 ounces) chopped dried plums
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 1/3 cup water
1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
2 tablespoons lemon juice
Dough:
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 cup (1/2 of stick) margarine or butter
1/2 cup warm water (105-115ºF)
2 packages active dried yeast
2 eggs, beaten
4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Topping:
1 egg yolk
2 [...]

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Almond Crumble Coffee Cake with Dried Plums

December 24, 2005

Topping:
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 tablespoons butter, softened
2 tablespoons chopped almonds
Coffee Cake:
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2/3 cup milk
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, melted
1 egg
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 1/2 cups (about 9 ounces) chopped dried [...]

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Easy Breakfast Parfait

December 24, 2005

1 1/3 cups unsweetened applesauce
1 cup (about 6-ozs.) pitted prunes
1 1/2 cups natural wheat and barley cereal
1 pint plain nonfat yogurt
4 pitted prunes, for garnish

Combine applesauce and 1 cup of prunes. For each serving, in a 9 to 10 oz. stemmed goblet, layer 1/4 cup cereal, 1/4 cup yogurt, 1/2 cup applesauce-prune mixture and another [...]

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Breakfast Salad Wrap

December 24, 2005

1 bag salad mix
4 eggs scrambled
4 slices of bacon or your favorite breakfast meat
¼ cup chopped red onion
¼ cup whole kernel corn
½ Tb. chopped cilantro
½ cup sharp cheddar cheese
2 large wraps
Ranch Dressing or Salsa
Scramble eggs and when the eggs are partially cooked stir in onion, corn, cilantro, and bacon and cheddar cheese. Divide egg mixture [...]

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Creamy Cinnamon Rolls

November 26, 2005

2 (1-pound) loaves frozen bread dough, thawed
2/3 cup (one-half 14-ounce can) EAGLE BRAND Sweetened Condensed Milk (NOT evaporated milk), divided
1 cup chopped pecans
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 cup sifted powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Chopped pecans, optional
On a lightly floured surface roll each of the bread dough loaves to a 12×9-inch rectangle. Spread 1/3 cup of the [...]

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Golden Granola

November 25, 2005

2 cups old-fashioned oats
Nonstick vegetable oil spray
1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
1/2 cup pine nuts
1/2 cup roasted salted sunflower seeds
1/2 cup natural unsalted cashews
1/2 cup roasted salted macadamia nuts
1/4 cup sesame seeds
1/2 cup pure maple syrup
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup dark corn syrup
2 teaspoons mild-flavored (light) molasses
1/2 cup raisins
Preheat oven to 300°F. Place oats on [...]

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Pear and Granola Muffins

November 25, 2005

3/4 cup pear nectar
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup all purpose flour
2/3 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
1/2 cup low-fat granola
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups finely chopped unpeeled pear (about 1 medium)
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line [...]

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Creme Brulee French Toast

November 25, 2005

1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons corn syrup
an 8- to 9-inch round loaf country-style bread
5 large eggs
1 1/2 cups half-and-half
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon Grand Marnier
1/4 teaspoon salt

In a small heavy saucepan melt butter with brown sugar and corn syrup over moderate heat, stirring, until smooth and pour into a 13- [...]

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Orange Whole Wheat French Toast

November 25, 2005

6 large eggs
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
1/3 cup milk
1/4 cup Grand Marnier or other orange-flavored liqueur
1 1/2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
8 slices homemade-type whole-wheat bread
3 tablespoons unsalted butter for frying
Accompaniments:
confectioners’ sugar for dusting
warm maple syrup
Preheat oven to 250° F.
In a large shallow baking dish whisk together eggs, orange juice, milk, [...]

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Cranberry Stuffed French Toast

November 25, 2005

four 1-inch-thick diagonal slices Italian or French bread
4 tablespoons cranberry sauce (any kind)
2 large eggs
1/2 cup milk
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
confectioners’ sugar for sprinkling
serve with pure maple syrup
Put bread slices, cut sides down, on a work surface and make a horizontal lengthwise opening in each by cutting to within 1/4 inch of opposite side. Spread 1 [...]

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Grand Marnier French Toast

November 25, 2005

4 large eggs
3/4 cup half and half
1/4 cup Grand Marnier or other orange-flavored liqueur or frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
8 3/4-inch-thick French bread slices
4 tablespoons(1/2 stick) butter
Powdered sugar
Warm maple syrup
Whisk first 6 ingredients to blend in medium bowl. Dip each bread slice into egg mixture and [...]

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Cinnamon Raisin French Toast

November 25, 2005

7 large eggs
2 1/2cups half and half
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
6 1 1/2-inch-thick slices cinnamon-raisin bread or French bread
4 tablespoons (about) unsalted butter
Maple syrup (optional)
Whisk first 6 ingredients in 13×9×2-inch glass baking dish. Add bread to egg mixture and let soak 20 minutes, pressing down occasionally.
Preheat oven [...]

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