Ingredients4 T. unsalted butter ¼ c. sliced almonds ¾ c. pure maple syrup ¼ tsp. pure almond extract DirectionsMelt the butter in a small pot over medium heat until it begins to foam. Add the almonds and sauté until lightly browned. Add the syrup and almond extract...
Almond Croissant French Toast
Ingredients2 large eggs 2 large egg yolks 2 T. sugar 1 ¼ c. half & half ¼ tsp. pure vanilla extract ¼ tsp. pure almond extract Pinch of salt 4 large fresh croissants DirectionsWhisk together the eggs, yolks and granulated sugar in a small baking dish until smooth....
Apricot Chicken Casserole
Ingredients4 boneless chicken breasts 1 c. Catalina salad dressing 1 package onion soup mix 1 c. crispy fried onions 1 c. apricot preserves DirectionsPreheat oven to 375 °F. Grease a 9" x 13" casserole dish with cooking spray. Whisk together the Catalina dressing,...
Balsamic Strawberries with Ricotta Cream
Ingredients1 c. ricotta cheese (whole milk)1 T. honey½ tsp. vanilla bean paste3 T. balsamic vinegar (Use a white flavored balsamic, I use a strawberry balsamic)1 T. dark brown sugar1 lb. Fresh StrawberriesFresh Basil DirectionsMix ricotta, honey and vanilla in food...
Berry Coulis
Ingredients24 oz of fresh raspberries, blueberries, blackberries or strawberries or a combination ½ c. confectioners’ sugar 1 T. lemon juice DirectionsCombine the berries, sugar and lemon juice in blender and puree for about 20 seconds. Push through a fine mesh...
Blueberry Buckle
Ingredients2 c. all purpose flour 2 tsp. baking powder ½ tsp. salt ¼ c. unsalted butter ¾ c. sugar 1 large egg ½ c. milk 2½ c. fresh blueberries ½ c. sugar 1/3 c. all purpose flour ½ tsp. cinnamon ¼ c. unsalted butter, softened DirectionsPreheat oven to 350°. Butter...
Cranberry Almond Poached Pears w/ Vanilla Bean Crème
Ingredients4 firm large pears 4 c. cranberry juice 4 c. of dry red wine 1 c. sugar 2 T. pure almond extract 2 cinnamon sticks ½ c. dried cranberries . Vanilla Bean Creme: 1 pt. sour cream 1 T. pure vanilla bean paste 2 T. honey ⅛ c. sugar DirectionsIn a large pot, mix...
Lemon Ricotta Pancakes
Ingredients1 c. ricotta cheese 1 c. milk 1 T. extra virgin olive oil 1 T. lemon extract Zest of 1 lemon 3 eggs separated 3 T. sugar ⅛ tsp. salt 1 T. baking powder 1½ c. flour DirectionsIn a mixer, blend the ricotta, milk, olive oil, lemon extract, egg yolks and sugar...
Mixed Berry Overnight French Toast
Ingredients14 slices Texas toast 8 eggs 2½ c. half & half ¾ c. sugar 2 tsp. vanilla 1½ tsp. cinnamon Topping: ½ c. flour ½ c. brown sugar 1 tsp. cinnamon ¼ tsp. salt ½ c. cold butter fresh berries DirectionsCube Texas toast and put in a 9" x 13" buttered casserole....
Smoked Cheese & Caramelized Onion Baked Omelet
Ingredients1 tsp. butter 9 large eggs ½ c. sour cream ½ c. milk 1 tsp. salt 1 large sweet onion ¼ c. smoked cheese DirectionsPreheat oven to 350 °F. Grease an 8" x 8" baking dish with butter. Beat eggs, sour cream, milk and salt in bowl until well blended. Sauté onion...