Kneaders Overnight French Toast

This recipe was in a Kneaders brochure. I am pretty sure you could sub is Texas Toast, but it won't have the cinnamon swirl!
Serves 6-8

Ingredients:
1 Loaf Kneaders Chunky Cinnamon Bread
8 medium eggs
1 Tbls brown sugar
1 Tbls vanilla
3 C milk
3/4 tsp salt
2 Tbs butter

Slice the Chunky Bread into 8 pieces. Generously butter a 9x13 inch glass baking dish. Place 6 bread slices in the baking dish. Cut the remaining 2 slices into smaller pieces and fill in the spaces in the pan.

Mix eggs, brown sugar, vanilla, milk, and salt. Pour the mixture over the bread slices. Cut the butter into small pieces and place over the top of the bread slices. Cover the baking dish and refrigerate overnight (or for at least 4 hours).

Uncover and bake at 350F for 45-50 minutes.

Creme Brulee French Toast

Makes 12 servings
Serve with butter syrup.

1/2 C Butter
1 C packed brown sugar
2 Tablespoons corn syrup
1 Loaf Texas Toast bread (extra-thick slices)
5 eggs
1 1/2 C half and half cream
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla


In a small saucepan, melt butter, brown sugar, and corn syrup over medium heat until smooth, stirring occasionally. Pour mixture onto large, greased 18x13x1 pan. Spread to cover surface.

Place 12 slices Texas toast bread ina single layer to cover pan.

Mix together eggs, cream, salt, and vanilla. Spoon mixture over each piece of bread.

Cover and refrigerate overnight.

Bake uncovered at 350 F for about 30 minutes. Remove from pan to serve. If not serving immediately, turn each slice of bread over (this is to prevent bread from sticking to the bottom of pan). Drizzle with butter syrup.

Mediterranean Chicken with Cucumber Mint Sauce

This is a lean protein/Fibrous Veggie Dinner Option (for the MUFA I like a piece of dark chocolate)
And the kids really like this as well.

3 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubbed into 1 in cubes
6 oz plain Greek Yogurt
3 cucumber- seedless are nice, but not necessary, peeled
2 Tbsp mint, chopped
2 tsp. Greek seasoning blend (or 1/2 tsp each sesame seeds, garlic powder, dried oregano, and crushed red pepper (which I go light on for the kids))
1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
lemon wedges

1. Preheat a large saute pan on medium-high heat with a Tablespoon or two of olive oil. Toss cubed chicken with Greek seasoning blend, and cook until brown, stirring often. About 10 minutes.

2. For sauce, shred one cucumber; set aside. In a bowl combine yogurt, chopped mint, and shredded cucumber with a dash of salt. Cover and refrigerate.

3. Thinly slice the remaining cucumbers into semi-circle slices.

4. Serve the chicken with sauce, onions, and thinly sliced cucumbers. And perhaps some lemon wedges.

(This is also REALLY yummy on naan, flatbread, or pita.)

Chloe Coscarelli's Sweet Potato Casserole

Make Ahead Tip: Assemble the entire dish except for the final baking step up to 2 days in advance. Store in refrigerator and bake before serving.

Ingredients:
Pecan Streusel
2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 C pecans
1/4 C brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
pinch of salt
1 1/2 Tablespoons vegetable oil

Casserole
3 large garnet yams, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
1 C canned coconut milk, mixed well before measuring
1/3 C packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, plus extra for garnish
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 C dried sweetened cranberries
1/2 C vegan marshmallows (no gelatin)

Preparation
For the pecan streusel:
In a food processor, combine flour, pecans, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt, and process until crumbly. Add oil and pulse until crumbly and somewhat combined.
For the casserole:
Preheat oven to 400 F. Lightly grease an 8-in square pan.
Place yams in a large pot and cover with cold water. Cover and bring to a boil. Cook until fork tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain and return to pot.
Add coconut milk, brown sugar, salt, spices, and vanilla, and mash with a potato masher until you achieve a chunky texture. Adjust seasoning to taste. Mix in cranberries and transfer to prepared pan.
Top with pecan streusel and marshmallows. Bake for 15-20 minutes until marshmallows look toasted. Dust with cinnamon and serve.

Chicken Satay

1/2 cup coconut milk (Chaokoh brand)
1 clove garlic
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
1/2 tsp fish sauce (red boat brand)
3/4 lb skinless, boneless chicken thighs
wooden skewers

whisk together ingredients and marinate meat for at least 30 min. Grill 4-6 min on each side

Dipping sauce:

1/4 C peanut butter
1/2 C dates (chopped)
1/2-3/4 C fresh orange juice
1/2 C soy sauce
1/4 C raw cashews
2 Tbls roasted peanuts

add all ingredients except peanuts to a food processor and chop until smooth fold in chopped peanuts

waterfall beef

1 lb flank steak
2tbl chopped lemongrass
1 tsp black pepper
2 tbls soy sauce

salad:
1 oz sliced shallot
1/4 C mint leaves
1/4 C cilantro leaves

Dressing:
1-2 Tbls fish sauce (red boat brand)
2 Tbls lime or lemon juice
1 1/2 Tbls soy sauce
1/2 ts toasted chili powder
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp brown sugar

mix marinade and rest beef in it

coarsley chop greens. Grill the steak turning twice on each side (1.5 min each turn = medium rare)

slice cooked meat against the grain and diagonally, cover with salad

Wookie Cookies

(Adapted from the Star Wars Cookbook)

-2 1/4 cups flour

-1 tsp baking soda

-1 tsp salt

-1 tsp cinnamon (I like to put a little extra, but it's up to you)

-1 cup unsalted butter, softened (not melted)

-1 cup packed brown sugar

-1/2 cup granulated sugar

-2 large eggs

-1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

-2 cups milk chocolate chips (we usually put 1 cup milk chocolate and 1 cup semi-sweet)

-1 pkg (6 oz) instant chocolate pudding

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.  Mix flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and pudding.  In another bowl mix butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smoothe.  Mix in eggs and vanilla extract.  Add the flour mixture and stir until blended.  Add the chocolate chips and mix.  Scoop dough on an ungreased cookie sheet leaving 1" between each scoop.  Bake for about 10 minutes.