Simple Sage Bread Pudding

bread Simple Sage Bread Pudding - This bountiful, baked bread pudding recipe has the fragrant, flavorful addition of sage. It is also a vegetarian dinner which is exactly what you need for brunches or buffets as they are usually few and far between. This simple yet sensational bread pudding recipe is great for the Holidays.

Prep Time: 7-10 mins
Cook Time: 40 mins
Servings: 8
Main Ingredient: Bread
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Simple Sage Bread Pudding

2 tbsp (30 mL) vegetable oil
1 onion, peeled and chopped
1 stalk celery, finely chopped
1/2 tsp (2 mL) each salt and pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
1-1/2 tsp (7 mL) crumbled sage leaf or 1 tbsp (15 mL) chopped fresh sage
2 cups (500 mL) sliced mushrooms
4 cups (1 L) cubed day-old bread
3 eggs, beaten
1-1/2 cups (375 mL) vegetable or chicken broth
2 green onions, thinly sliced

Directions to make Simple Sage Bread Pudding

Step 1:

Heat half the oil in a skillet set over medium-low heat. Add onion, celery, salt, pepper, garlic and sage and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Increase heat to medium-high. Add remaining oil and add mushrooms. Cook, tossing, for 3 to 4 minutes or until browned.

Step 2:

Preheat oven to 350F (180C). Lighly oil a 10-in (25-cm) pie plate or shallow casserole dish. Spread bread cubes evenly in dish. Sprinkle with onion mixture. Whisk eggs into broth. Pour evenly over bread mixture. Sprinkle green onions. (Can be prepared to this point, covered, and refrigerated overnight. Bring to room temperature for 30 minutes before cooking.)

Step 3:

Bake in centre of preheated oven for about 40 minutes or until set and golden. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving. Makes 8 to 10 servings.

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Favorite Monkey Bread Recipe

bread_2This homemade, favorite monkey bread recipe, is actually a 3 in one recipe, the bread, the coating, and the icing. Oven baked, in Less Than 30 Minutes, it is a kid favorite, as well as an adult favorite. Guaranteed to be loved by monkey bread fans everywhere, thiis sweet bread recipe is soon to be a favorite!

Ingredients To Make Favorite Monkey Bread Recipe:
FOR THE BREAD
2 tablespoons solid vegetable shortening, plus more for pan and bowl
1/4 cup warm (110 degrees to 115 degrees) water
1/4 cup granulated sugar, plus a pinch for yeast
1 envelope dry active yeast (scant tablespoon)
3/4 cup warm (110 degrees to 115 degrees) milk
1 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
FOR THE COATING
8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
3/4 cup firmly packed light-brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 cup pecans, coarsely chopped
FOR THE ICING
1/4 cup milk
2 cups confectioners’ sugar
Directions To Make Favorite Monkey Bread Recipe:
1.Lightly coat a 10-inch Bundt pan and a medium bowl with shortening; set aside. Put the warm water and a pinch of sugar in a small bowl; sprinkle yeast over top. Stir; let the yeast soften and dissolve, about 5 minutes.
2.Place shortening, milk, sugar, salt, and egg in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the dough hook.
3.Add yeast mixture to shortening mixture, and beat to combine. Slowly add flour. Knead on medium-low, 1 minute. Transfer dough to the prepared bowl. Cover with plastic wrap, and let stand in a warm place, 20 minutes.
4.Make coating: Place melted butter in a bowl. In a second bowl, combine brown sugar, cinnamon, and nuts; sprinkle 2 tablespoons nut mixture into prepared Bundt pan.
5.Cut dough into 1/2-inch pieces. Roll into balls. Coat in butter, then roll in nut mixture, and place in prepared pan. Cover with plastic wrap, and let stand in a warm place until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour.
6.Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bake, 30 to 35 minutes. Let cool in pan for 15 minutes. Invert onto a serving plate, and let cool 20 minutes more.
7.Make icing: In a small bowl, combine milk and confectioners’ sugar. Stir until smooth. Drizzle over bread.

Making No Knead Bread

Follow this simple no-knead bread recipe from the New York Times.

Chili Cheese Bread

bread1 Chili Cheese Bread - This simple, Mexican recipe for cheese bread has a little heat to it, from the chili peppers. Made with a mixture of cornmeal and whole wheat flour, and sharp cheddar cheese, that highlight the chili’s perfectly. Best served still warm from oven baking, try it on its own, as an appetizer, or even to accompany your favorite meal.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Main Ingredient: Cornmeal, Cheese, Chili Peppers
Difficulty Level: 2

Ingredients to make Chili Cheese Bread

1 c + 2 tb yellow cornmeal
2 ts Baking powder
1/2 ts Baking soda
1/2 ts Salt
1/4 c Whole wheat flour
1 1/4 c Buttermilk
1 Egg + 1 egg white, lightly beaten
1/4 c Sharp chedder cheese
2 tb Mild green chili, chopped

Directions to make Chili Cheese Bread

Step 1:Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Coat an 8inch square baking pan with now stick cooking spray and dust with 2 tablespoon of cornmeal. Sift into a large bowl the remaining cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda, salt and flour.
Step 2:In another bowl combine buttermilk, eggs, cheese and chili or chile, then stir into the dry ingredients. Pour batter into the prepared baking pan and place in upper third of oven.
Step 3:Bake 10 minutes or until dough is firm in center.

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Old Fashioned Turkey Stuffing

bread Old Fashioned Turkey Stuffing - This quick fix turkey stuffing recipe is loaded with old fashioned charm. A hearty blend of corn bread, bread crumbs and biscuits, combined with fresh, yummy vgetables, then simply spiced with aromatic sage. Try this quick, easy to prepare recipe for your next Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner.

Servings: 10
Main Ingredient: Breads, Spice
Difficulty Level: 2

Ingredients to make Old Fashioned Turkey Stuffing

1 qt Day-old bread crumbs
1 qt Day-old crumbled corn bread
1 qt Day-old biscuits
1 c Chopped onion
1 c Chopped celery
1/4 c Chopped gr onion with tops
1/4 c Chopped parsley
1 1/2 ts Sage
1 ts Salt
1/4 ts Pepper
2 c Turkey Broth defatted
1/2 c Melted butter
2 Slightly beaten eggs

Directions to make Old Fashioned Turkey Stuffing

Step 1:In a large mixing bowl, combine crumbs, corn bread, crumbled biscuits, onion, celery, parsley, sage, salt and pepper. Toss well. Add broth, butter and eggs. Mix well, but lightly. (You may add extra broth) Mixture should be extra moist.
Step 2:Loosely stuff neck and body cavities of turkey, or for ease in preparation and serving, cook separately in a well-greased baking dish or casserole during the last 45 minutes of turkey roasting time.
Step 3:Before serving, blend stuffing from turkey with that baked separately.

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Bread and Cheese Appetizers

Bread and Cheese Appetizers - This savory one of a kind bread and cheese appetizer, is made with sliced French bread, and rustic Italian cheese! Slices of bread soaked in a cheesy egg mixture, lightly breaded, and then deep fried for less than 2 minutes. This awesome, easy appetizer truly gives quick recipe a whole new meaning.


 

How To Make Bread and Cheese Appetizers Video

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Best Egg Salad Tips

July 28, 2009 by Firehouse Chef  
Filed under Tips and Tricks

egg_saladPut a dash of cayenne pepper and a teaspoon of Dijon mustard in egg salad to give it added zest and flavor. Vitamin A, C, and K, along with the beta-carotene found in cayenne pepper help to boost the immune system.

Cheesy Bread Fondue

cheesy_bread_fondue  Cheesy Bread Fondue - This is an absolute “must try” for all the bread lovers! Hearty chunks or your favorite crusty bread, complements colorful, fresh fruit for a perfect balance of flavors. Add in a thick, rich, cheese fondue, and thats left to say is delicious! Don’t you agree?Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Main Ingredient: Cheese
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Cheesy Bread Fondue

8 oz Natural Swiss cheese,diced
8 oz Gruyere cheese,diced
2 tb Flour
1 Clove garlic,halved
2 c Dry white wine
1 tb Lemon juice
3 tb Kirsch (or any orage flavored liquer)
French bread,1 inch cubes
Assorted fruit chunks

Directions to make Cheesy Bread Fondue

Step 1:Place cheese in plastic bag; sprinkle with flour. Toss until cheese is coated.
Step 2:Rub cut clove of garlic on bottom and side of 3-quart saucepan; add wine. Heat over low heat just until bubbles rise to surface (wine must not boil). Stir in lemon juice; add cheese, about 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly with wooden spoon. Stir until cheese is melted. Stir in kirsch.
Step 3:Pour into ceramic fondue pot over low heat. Use long-handled forks to spear bread cubes; then dip and swirl in fondue with stirring motion.

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Best Breakfast Bread

best_breakfast_bread Best Breakfast Bread - With this easy, simple, succulent bread recipe, you no longer have an excuse for not having breakfast! A great kids recipe, as they tend to sleep in, in the mornings, and don’t eat. There is no better way to start your morning than with baked apples and cinnamon!

Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 20-25 mins
Servings: 6-8
Main Ingredient: Apple, Raisins
Difficulty Level: 2

Ingredients to make Best Breakfast Bread

2 c Flour
1 ts Salt
2 tb Brown sugar
3/4 c Milk
1 ts Cinnamon
2 tb Melted butter or butter
3 Apples
4 ts Baking powder
4 tb Shortening
2 c Chopped raisins
1 Egg, well beaten
2 tb Brown sugar

Directions to make Best Breakfast Bread

Step 1:Sift flour, measure, and sift with baking powder, salt, and sugar. Cut in shortening and add raisins. Add sufficient milk to which egg has been added to make a stiff dough. Mix thoroughly.
Step 2:Pour into well-oiled shallow pan. Brush dough with melted butter. Pare, quarter, and core apples and cut in thin slices. Arrange in rows in the dough, allowing edges to overlap. Brush apples with more melted butter and sprinkle with cinnamon and brown sugar which have been mixed together.
Step 3:Bake in oven (400 F) 20 minutes or until apples are tender.

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