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Perfect Lefse

Perfect Lefse

Posted 24 February 2010 | By Pam | Categories: Morning Food, Recipes | 8 Comments

Makes 2 dozen

I didn’t have any problem rolling the lefse on a heavily floured work surface, but if you do, try rolling them on a heavily floured tea towel wrapped over a large cutting board.

3 pounds medium russet or golden potatoes
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon fine salt
3 cups

Overnight Oatmeal

Posted 22 February 2010 | By Maggy | Categories: Morning Food, Recipes | 3 Comments

Here’s the perfect solution for when you don’t have the drive to start from scratch.  This recipe can easily be halved – use a small saucepan.

Serves 4

2 cups old-fashioned oats
1 quart light vanilla soy milk or 2 cups 2% milk mixed with 2 cups water

Adjust oven rack to lower-middle position

Easy Savory Strata

Easy Savory Strata

Posted 12 February 2010 | By Pam | Categories: Morning Food, Recipes, Vegetarians Only | No Comments

Serves 12

People always love this dish and want to know what makes it so light. It’s Wonderbread! Wonderfully wan, it becomes one with the custard. Don’t settle for anything milder than extra-sharp cheddar.

1 quart half and half
1 dozen eggs
1 teaspoon salt and several freshly ground black pepper
12 to 14 slices

Anthony’s Breakfast Sandwich

Anthony’s Breakfast Sandwich

Posted 13 January 2010 | By Sharon | Categories: Morning Food, Recipes | 2 Comments

Makes one life-changing sandwich.

1 crusty Italian roll
Pepper Jack cheese
2-3 strips bacon
2 eggs
Pinch chipotle powder
Salt and pepper
Arugula

Split the roll and put it under the broiler to toast. Cover one (or both) sides of the bun with Pepper Jack, and allow to melt. Meanwhile, fry the bacon until very crisp. Pour off

Chilaquiles

Chilaquiles

Posted 02 January 2010 | By Pam | Categories: Morning Food, Recipes, Vegetarians Only | 4 Comments

Serves 4

1 jar (16 ounces) picante sauce, medium heat (Pace brand)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 1/2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
4 large eggs
Salt
4 ounces (about 4 cups) tortilla chips
2 ounces (about 1/3 cup) crumbled queso freso

Heat picante sauce and 1 tablespoon cilantro in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat; continue

Corn Muffins

Corn Muffins

Posted 01 January 2010 | By Maggy | Categories: Morning Food, Nibbles and Drinks, Recipes | No Comments

Makes 1 dozen muffins

1 can (14.75 ounce) creamed corn
2 cups yellow cornmeal
1 cup buttermilk
2 large eggs
1 stick (8 tablespoons) melted butter
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 450 degrees. Set a 12 cup

Irish Soda Bread

Irish Soda Bread

Posted 31 December 2009 | By Maggy | Categories: Morning Food, Nibbles and Drinks, Recipes | No Comments

Makes one round loaf

3 1/2 cups bleached all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 cups buttermilk

Adjust oven rack to lower-middle position and heat oven to 450 degrees. Mix flour, salt, sugar, and baking soda in a large, wide bowl for easy mixing. Add buttermilk and

Chocolate Chip-Cream Cheese Coffee Cake

Posted 18 December 2009 | By Pam | Categories: Morning Food, Recipes, Sweet Treats | 4 Comments

Makes 1 cake, serving up to 16

To change the coffeecake’s flavor, substitute 1/2 cup of raspberry or strawberry jam, peach, cherry, or pineapple preserves, apple butter, or orange marmalade for the chocolate chips. The cooled coffee cake can be covered with foil and stored at room temperature a day

Master Recipe for Sweet Tender Muffins

Master Recipe for Sweet Tender Muffins

Posted 18 December 2009 | By Pam | Categories: Morning Food, Recipes, Sweet Treats | 3 Comments

Makes 1 dozen large, 18 medium, and 4 dozen mini muffins as well as 4 mini quick-bread loaves

Make sure to check your muffin cup capacity. Some muffin cups are smaller than the 1/2-cup called for in this recipe.

Flavorings (see specific recipes below)
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon

Orange Cream Cheese Strata with Cranberries and Walnuts

Orange Cream Cheese Strata with Cranberries and Walnuts

Posted 20 November 2009 | By Pam | Categories: Morning Food, Recipes, Sweet Treats | 5 Comments

Serves 12

12 ounces cream cheese
1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated orange zest and 1/4 cup juice from a large orange
9 large eggs
3 cups half and half
2 tablespoons, plus another 2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup dried cranberries
12 to 13 slices cheap fluffy white bread, such as Wonder
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
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