*Fluffy Waffles*
Much tastier than pre-made, and easy to do
3 eggs, separated
2 c. milk
2 c. flour
4 tsp. baking powder
3/4 tsp. salt
1/3 c. oil
1 tsp. vanilla
Beat egg whites in grease-free bowl until stiff. Combine all remaining ingredients including egg yolks into separate bowl and mix until just smooth. Fold egg whites gently into batter mix. Bake in waffle iron on high setting, approximately 4 minutes. These may be frozen after they cool and reheated in a toaster or microwave.
*Tahoe Casserole*
Must be made ahead of time.
12 slices white bread (crusts removed)
2-3 tbsp. butter or margarine
(softened)
1/2 c. butter or margarine
1/2 lb. fresh mushrooms, trimmed and
sliced
2 c. thinly sliced yellow onions
Salt and pepper
1 1/2 lbs. mild Italian sausage
3/4 to 1 lb. cheddar cheese, grated
5 eggs
3 tsp. Dijon mustard
2 1/2 c. milk
1 tsp. dry mustard
1 tsp. ground nutmeg
2 tbsp. finely chopped fresh parsley
Butter bread and set aside. In a 10 to 12" skillet, melt the 1/2 cup butter and brown mushrooms and onions. Salt and pepper to taste and set aside. Cook sausage cut into bite six pieces. Grease 11 x 17 shallow casserole, layer 1/2 of the bread, mushroom mixture, sausage and cheese. Mix eggs, milk, both mustards, nutmeg, 1 teaspoon and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Pour over cheese. Cover and chill overnight. Sprinkle with parsley and bake uncovered in preheated 350 degree oven for 1 hour until bubbly. Serve immediately with fruit salad and crusty bread.
*Onion Casserole*
Great for grownup brunches
9 inch pie shell, partially baked
5 med. onions, thin sliced (Walla
Walla "sweets" preferably)
3 tbsp. butter or margarine
4eggs
1/2 c. sour cream
Salt and pepper to taste
6 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 c. Swiss cheese, shredded
1. In large skillet, cook onions in margarine over very low heat until transparent, but not browned. Add a little water when necessary to prevent browning. 2. In medium bowl, beat eggs. Add sour cream and seasonings. 3. Sprinkle bacon in pie shell. Top with cooked onions. 4. Pour egg mixture over all and top with shredded cheese. 5. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
*Breakfast Bars*
Cheaper than store-bought and tasty too
2 c. flour
3 tbsp. brown sugar
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. butter, chilled
1 1/2 c. oatmeal
1/2 c. raisins
1 c. buttermilk
Cinnamon & sugar for sprinkling
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Combine flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in oatmeal and raisins. Add buttermilk and mix with a fork until dough forms a ball. Turn out on lightly floured board and knead 6 to 8 minutes. Pat dough into 1/2 inch thickness. Cut 8 to 10 rounds or wedges and place them on ungreased cookie sheet. Sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon. Bake 20 to 25 minutes.
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