A homemade spicy herb sausage gravy, served over biscuits or pasta Yield: 4 servings Ingredients: 1 pound ground turkey (or beef)1 onion, chopped1 small clove garlic, minced1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon ground sage1 teaspoon thyme1 1/2 teaspoons course-ground black pepperpinch cayenne pepper, optional1 1/2 tablespoons butter1 1/2 cups… Read more »
An easy moist omelette filled with steak, multi-colored bell peppers, tomatoes, green onions and black olives; heated and topped with cheddar cheese Yield: 1 large omelette Ingredients: 3 eggsA dash of salt1/4 cup thinly-sliced leftover steak1/4 cup chopped (mixed) colored bell peppers2 tablespoons diced onions1/4 cup cooked hashbrowns (shredded), optional1/4… Read more »
A spicy sweet medley of ground turkey sausage, roasted sweet potatoes, roasted brussels sprouts, and apples tossed together for a mouth-watering hash Yield: 8 servings Ingredients: Sausage Ingredients:2 pounds lean (93/7) ground turkey2 teaspoons salt2 teaspoons ground black pepper1 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic or garlic powder1 teaspoon fennel… Read more »
Delicate sugar-free waffles with a light buttery taste Yield: 2-3 Servings Ingredients: 2 cups sifted flour*4 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt2 eggs, separated1 1/4 cup milk6 tablespoons butter, melted Instructions: 1. In mixing bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. 2. In separate bowl, beat egg whites until soft… Read more »
A sweet aromatic strawberry sauce for topping waffles, pancakes, ice cream, shortcake, and other desserts. Yield: 2-4 servings Ingredients: 2 cup Strawberries (loosely packed; fresh or frozen)1/8 cup white sugar1 teaspoon cornstarch (disolved in a little water) Instructions: 1. Cut strawberries into halves or quarters (depending on preference; if the… Read more »
A quick and easy coffee cake, topped with brown sugar, cinnamon, and apples Yield: 12-16 servings Ingredients: 3 cups flour4 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon salt6 Tablespoons butter2/3 cup sugar2 eggs1 1/3 cups milk Apple Topping: 4 Tablespoons butter, melted1 cup brown sugar1 1/2 Tablespoons cinnamon4 cups apples, finely chopped and… Read more »
Soft and sweet homemade Belgian waffles Yield: 15-16 waffles (4.5-inch squares) Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour3/4 cup sugar3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder2 eggs, separated1 1/2 cups milk1 cup (2 sticks) butter, melted1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extractFresh fruit, jam, or real maple syrup Instructions: 1. In a large bowl, combine flour,… Read more »
A braided sweet bread filled with spicy apple filling and drizzled with icing Yield: 2 loaves (10 slices each) Ingredients: Basic Sweet Dough: 4 1/2 cups all purpose flour1/3 cup sugar2 packages (1/4 ounce or 2 1/4 teaspoons each) quick rise yeast1 teaspoon salt3/4 cup milk1/2 cup water1/3 cup butter2… Read more »
Slices of bread drenched in spiced egg, toasted and served with a cinnamon apple topping Yield: 8 slices with topping (about 4 servings) Ingredients: Apple topping: 4 cups sliced peeled cooking apples (about 3 large apples)1 1/2 cup water, divided1 cup sugar*1/4 teaspoon nutmeg1 teaspoon cinnamon3 tablespoons cornstarch or Clear… Read more »
A flaky crescent pastry with a cinnamon and cream cheese filling and icing glaze Yield: 36 small pastries Ingredients: 2 cups sifted flour1/4 teaspoon salt2/3 cup cold butter1 egg, lightly beaten3/4 cup sour cream or plain yogurt8 ounces cream cheese1/2 cup powdered (confectioner’s) sugar1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Icing Ingredients: 1… Read more »
