Bread Bowls

Ingredients:

1 recipe  Homemade French Bread  dough 
1 egg
1 tablespoon water

Method:

Make the dough through the first rise. After it has risen, punch it down and divide the dough into four equal amounts. Shape each quarter into a ball form and tuck the sides under to make a perfect circle. Using a butter knife, score the tops of each with an “x” pattern. Place on a parchment lined baking sheet. In a small bowl whisk egg and water together, brush over the bowls. Bake them for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven and cool completely. Once cooled slice off the very top using a serrated edge knife. Remove the centers and set aside for dipping. Fill with your favorite soup or chili. Enjoy!

 

Bacon Wrapped Lil' Smokies

Ingredients:

1 pound bacon (I used turkey bacon)

1 package lil’ smokies sausages

¼ cup brown sugar

½-1 teaspoon chili powder

Method:

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Cover a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Slice bacon in thirds. Wrap a bacon piece around a lil’ smokie and secure with a toothpick. Lay out on the foil lined baking sheet. Repeat with remaining sausages. In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar and chili powder. Sprinkle over the lil’ smokies. Cook them for 45-50 minutes or until bacon is fully cooked. Enjoy!

Breakfast Casserole

Ingredients:

12 eggs

1 cup milk

Salt

Pepper

1 teaspoon onion powder

1 pound breakfast sausage (links or patties), cooked

1 pound bacon, cooked

1 bag shredded hash brown potatoes

Shredded cheddar cheese

2-3 avocados (optional)

Method:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl scramble the eggs and milk. Add onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well. Cut cooked sausage into bit size pieces and crumble bacon into large pieces, add meat to egg mixture. Add the hash browns, mix well. Pour into a greased 9x13 baking dish. Sprinkle generously with shredded cheese. Cook for 35-45 minutes or until hot and bubbly and cheese is golden brown. Serve topped with avocados. Enjoy!

Turkey Shepherd's Pie

Ingredients:

3 cups cooked turkey

1 can corn, drained

Cooked baby carrots, sliced

1 package fresh mushrooms, sliced

4 tablespoons butter

1 teaspoon dried thyme

1 can cream of chicken soup

1 cup milk

3 cups mashed potatoes

Shredded Cheddar Cheese

Method:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.  In a medium skillet over medium high heat, melt butter, add in sliced mushrooms. Season with dried thyme, cook until golden brown. Set aside. Layer the cooked turkey into a 9x13 baking dish. Add in the can of corn, sliced baby carrots, and cooked mushrooms. In a small bowl mix together the cream of chicken soup and the milk. Pour over the turkey and veggies. Spread the mashed potatoes evenly over the top. Cover the mashed potatoes with cheese. Sprinkle with paprika if desired. Bake for 45-60 minutes until hot and bubbly and cheese is melted and starting to brown. Enjoy!

Turkey Avocado Sandwich

Ingredients:

Rolls

Turkey

1-2 avocados

Ranch dressing

Lemon pepper

Method:

Slice roll in half. Spread a little ranch dressing on each half. Next, layer with turkey and a couple slices of avocados. Sprinkle with lemon pepper, and add the top of the roll. Repeat with however many you need. Enjoy!

Peach Raspberry Pie

Ingredients:

Pie crust

1 can peach pie filling

2 cups frozen raspberries

½ teaspoon lemon zest

1 teaspoon lemon juice

1 egg

sugar

Method:

Place baking sheet in the oven on the lowest rack. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Roll out pie crust, place in pie plate, crimp edges with finger and remove excess off edges. Pierce several times with a fork. Place prepared crust in the fridge. In a medium bowl combine the peach pie filling and the frozen raspberries, mix well. Add the lemon zest and juice, mix well. Pour filling into prepared pie crust. Roll out another section of pie crust to about ¼ inch thick; cut it into 1 inch strips. Lay 3-4 strips across the pie in one direction. Press down on edges to seal. Going in the opposite direction place 3-4 more strips across to form a lattice design. Press edges to seal. Beat the egg in a small bowl and using a pastry brush, brush the all the showing crust. Sprinkle with sugar. Place in the oven on the hot baking sheet. Reduce the oven temperature to 375 degrees. Bake the pie for 60-70 minutes, or until center is bubbly and crust is nicely golden brown! Enjoy!