Marvelous Recipes

A delightfully different way to serve French toast!

7 cups cubed French bread
1/2 cup raisins
1 (3 oz) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup warm (not hot) heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup maple syrup
6 large eggs
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Additional maple syrup

1. Arrange cubed bread in a greased 11×7-inch (2 quart) baking dish; press down gently. Sprinkle with raisins.

2. In a small mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until fluffy. Gradually beat in the whipping cream and syrup; blend well.

3. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the eggs, vanilla and cinnamon: add to the creamed mixture; blend well. Pour evenly over the bread. Using a spatula, lightly press bread into egg mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.

4. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake, covered, at 375 degrees F for 25 minutes; uncover and bake an additional 20 to 25 minutes or until center is set and top is golden brown. Serve with warm maple syrup. Makes 6 servings.

Emily

This easily put together, all-in-one chicken dinner will definitely appeal to your family’s appetite.

4 (4 oz each) boneless skinless chicken breast halves
2 cups peeled sliced potatoes
1 (16 oz) package frozen sliced carrots, thawed
1 (16 oz) package frozen cut green beans, thawed
1 (14-1/2 oz) can chicken broth
1 (14-1/2 oz) can chicken gravy
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon curry powder
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/3 cup cold water
1 (2.8 oz) can French fried onions

1. Arrange chicken in bottom of a 5 quart slow cooker. Place the potatoes, carrots and green beans over chicken.

2. In a small bowl, combine the broth, gravy, salt, pepper, onion powder and curry powder. Pour over vegetables and meat. Cover and cook on Low for 5 to 5-1/2 hours or until chicken juices run clear.

3. In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch and water; stir into the cooking juices. Sprinkle with french fried onions. Cover and cook on High for an additional 15 minutes or until thickened. Makes 4 servings.

Emily