Eggs with Hats on Top

This is just another way my grandma use to fix eggs for me when I was little. I still eat them this way today. Ingredients: 2 eggs 2 slices white bread 2 tablespoons butter Directions: With drinking glass turned upside down cut a hole in the center of your bread slices. Save the circle you cut out of the center of the bread. In frying pan over medium high heat, melt butter. Put bread slices in skillet along with the circles you cut out...

No-Bake Rice Krispies Peanut Butter Granola Bars (Lower-Fat)

This is a delicious lower fat bar if using reduced-fat peanut butter, these are perfect for kid's lunch boxes, feel free to add in some chopped nuts or sunflower seeds or coconut in place of the raisins, Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups Rice Krispies (for a firmer bar increase up to 2 cups) 1 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed 1/2 cup dark corn syrup or 1/2 cup light corn syrup or 1/2 cup honey 1/2 cup reduced-fat peanut butter...

Interesting Crock Pot Chicken

So simple, and so good! Add a veggie or salad and dinner's done! I like to serve this over rice, but it is equally as tasty over cooked egg noodles. Ingredients: 2 (1 ounce) envelopes dry ranch dressing mix 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts 12 ounces thinly sliced mushrooms (more if you want) 2 tablespoons butter 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth 2 (10 1/2 ounce) cans condensed cream of mushroom soup 8 ounces cream cheese 2 garlic cloves,...

Barefoot Contessa's Oven Roasted Bacon

This is the best way to cook bacon. It cooks more evenly this way and more importantly, it requires little attention. The most wonderful part is you don't have grease spatters on your stove! Ingredients: 8 -10 slices centre cut apple-smoked bacon black pepper (optional) Directions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Place a sheet of parchment paper on a sheet pan. Lay the bacon on top of the parchment paper. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes...

The Best Apple Pie Muffins Ever

I got this recipe from a friend. I make these often and take them to many potlucks, office parties, the cottage, picnics, children's lunch and the list goes on. Ingredients: 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted 1 teaspoon cinnamon Muffins 1 1/2 cups firmly packed brown sugar 2/3 cup vegetable oil 1 egg 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4...

Strawberry Coffee Cake

Good for a special occasion breakfast. Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 egg, beaten 1/2 cup milk 1 teaspoon vanilla (optional) 2 tablespoons butter, melted 1 1/2-2 cups sliced fresh strawberries Topping 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup cold butter 1/4 cup chopped pecans Directions: In a mixing bowl, add the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt; stir to mix. In...

Breakfast Shepherd's Pie

Ready, Set, Cook! Special Edition Contest Entry: Breakfast Shepherd's Pie, how can you beat it? Ingredients: 6 cups Simply Potatoes Diced Potatoes with Onion 6 slices bacon 6 eggs 1 cup red bell pepper 1/4 cup green onion, diced 1/4 cup feta 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1 tablespoon salt 1 tablespoon pepper 1 tablespoon paprika 1/4 cup canned chopped jalapeno 1 tablespoon onion powder 2 (12 ounce) cans corn beef hash 2 tablespoons olive oil 1...

Mini Pigs-In-A-Blanket

These pigs in a blanket are SO easy and because they're bite-sized, people eat them up quickly! Ingredients: Little Smokies sausage crescent roll parmesan cheese garlic salt Directions: Preheat oven according to directions on crescent roll package. Unroll but leave intact 2 triangles of crescent rolls. Pinch seam together and cut lengthwise into 5 strips and then cross-wise to make 10 strips. Roll each strip around one sausage and place in...

TSR Version of Starbucks Pumpkin Scones by Todd Wilbur

These are great for the holidays...or any other time of the year Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour 7 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 6 tablespoons cold butter 1/2 cup canned pumpkin 3 tablespoons half-and-half 1 large egg Powdered Sugar Glaze 1 cup powdered sugar 1 tablespoon powdered sugar 2...

Arabian Pita Bread

This doesnt taste exactly like arabian pita, but it is close. So quick and easy, and tastes better with arabian dishes (hummous, falafel, shawerma, etc). Ingredients: 1 tablespoon instant yeast 1 1/2 cups water 1 -2 teaspoon sugar 3 cups flour 1 tablespoon nonfat dry milk powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 6 tablespoons oil Directions: Mix yeast, water and sugar. Set aside. In a large bowl, combine flour, dried milk and salt. Pour in the oil and yeast/water...

Vanilla-Scented Granola

Great snack for everyone, or the for kids lunches or even as an after school treat! Serve for breakfast with yogurt and fruit or over ice cream for dessert. Ingredients: vegetable oil cooking spray 4 cups old fashioned oats 1 cup sliced almonds 1/2 cup golden brown sugar, packed 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1/4 cup honey 2 tablespoons sugar 4 teaspoons vanilla extract Directions: Position rack to...

Glazed Cinnamon Rolls - Bread Machine

The bread machine makes these rolls easy! I usually make them at night and refrigerate them to bake for the next day's breakfast. Ingredients: 3/4 cup water, plus 2 tablespoons water 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 2 1/2 cups bread flour 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon bread machine yeast FILLING 1/3 cup granulated sugar 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened GLAZE 1 cup powdered...

Allrighty then Scrambled Eggs

I saw this on Paula's Home Cooking and had to share! Allrighty then! Ingredients: 8 eggs 2 tablespoons sour cream 1 tablespoon water salt & freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons butter 1/2-3/4 cup grated cheddar cheese (I use sharp) Directions: In a medium size bowl, beat eggs, sour cream, water, and salt and pepper until fluffy. Using a nonstick frying pan, melt butter and cook eggs over low heat, stirring occasionally. Stir...

Light and Fluffy Pumpkin Pancakes

These little beauties are a beautiful color and will keep you full for hours after eating just one serving. Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ginger 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 pinch clove 1 cup 1% low-fat milk (can be any kind) 6 tablespoons canned pumpkin puree 2 tablespoons melted butter 1 egg Directions: Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder,...

Individual Cream Cheese Danish

Small danishes that make a great addition to a brunch buffet. Ingredients: 2 (10 ounce) cans crescent roll dough 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, diced 1/2 cup white sugar 1 teaspoon lemon juice 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon sour cream 1 cup confectioners' sugar 1 tablespoon milk 1 tablespoon butter, softened Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Slice (unrolled) crescent roll dough into 1/4 inch slices...

Ramen Noodle Egg Foo Yung

I was surprised. This is a variation of a rather bland scrambled egg mix that I found on the net but turning it onto an egg foo yung is really special. Ingredients: 1 (3 ounce) package ramen noodles (I think chicken is the best but I like oriental flavored, occasionally) 3 tablespoons butter, divided 2 large eggs 2 green onions, finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce 1/2 teaspoon baking powder Directions: Cook ramen...

World's Best Cinnamon Raisin Bread (Not Bread Machine)

This is the best Cinnamon Raisin Bread I've ever had! It really has a great consistency and smells WONDERFUL while baking. Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups milk 1 cup warm water (must be between 110-115 degrees) 2 (1/4 ounce) packages active dry yeast 3 eggs 1/2 cup white sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 1 cup raisins 8 cups all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons milk 1 cup white sugar 3 tablespoons ground cinnamon 2 tablespoons butter,...

Grandma's Soft Sugar Cookies

Not sweet. Great with coffee or tea. Ingredients: 2 large eggs 2/3 cup vegetable oil 2 teaspoons vanilla 3/4 cup white sugar 2 cups flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt Directions: Beat together eggs, oil, vanilla and sugar; add flour, baking powder and salt and mix well. Drop by heaping teaspoon approx 3" apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Flatten with bottom of glass moistened with water and dipped in sugar. Bake at 400°F...

Breakfast Casserole Supreme

This is a wonderful almost do ahead breakfast. Great for company or Christmas morning. Ingredients: 1/4 cup margarine 1 small sweet onion, chopped 1 small green pepper, chopped 2 -3 medium tomatoes, chopped 1 (24 ounce) bag frozen hash brown potatoes 12 eggs, beaten 1/2 lb cubed ham or 1/2 lb thin sliced ham or 1/2 lb cooked crumbled bacon or 1/2-1 lb sausage 3 cups cheddar cheese, shredded Directions: Melt margarine and place in the bottom...

Secretly Delicious Spinach Pie

The tortilla adds a delicious crunchy shell and it smells so good while it is cooking. I actually made up this recipe from items in my kitchen and couldn't believe how wonderful it tasted! Ingredients: 5 jumbo eggs (or 7 large eggs) 2 tablespoons milk 3 roasted garlic cloves, crushed 1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper 1 dash salt 3 slices cooked bacon, chopped (optional) 1 large flour tortilla 1 1/2 cups any blend shredded cheese 3 cups fresh spinach Directions: Mix...

Baked Ham and Cheese Omelet Roll

This is an easy way to serve omelets. In our house, it takes me forever to make breakfast on the stove top! Baking this is soooo much easier. Ingredients: 6 eggs 1 cup milk 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 cup cooked ham, chopped or 9 slices of any deli ham 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese Directions: Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Beat eggs and milk until fluffy. Add flour, salt and pepper and beat...