Brinner (Breakfast for Dinner)--April 4, 2019

For some reason, breakfast always tastes better for dinner--BRINNER! We had a lot of variety at our meeting.

Anna made "Golden Potato-and-Smoked Sausage Hash." A breakfast full of hearty meat and potatoes!

I contributed a "Refreshing Winter Fruit Salad." A light treat to have for breakfast!

Paula brought "Zippy Egg Casserole." Spicy sausage, cheese, and eggs is a nice comforting breakfast.

Trudy C. made "Baked Pumpkin Cream Cheese French Toast." A deliciously sweet breakfast perfect for a fall day!

Jan made "Crescent Quiche." Using a refrigerated crescent roll dough is a great time saver for this quiche!

Mary A. created "Taco Egg Bake" based on a breakfast item she enjoys at a local restaurant!

Trudy L. made "White Sausage Gravy," a breakfast she makes a lot.

Roger also made "Biscuits and Gravy." A simple and quick gravy recipe to go over some biscuits.

Margene baked "Apple Bread" and "Banana Bread." Breads are her favorite part of breakfast!

Sue R. baked "Apple Pecan French Toast, " a sweet recipe found on the Zulla sugar bag!

Don made "Brined Pork Chops," which was a great addition to our brinner!

Josh brought in a keto recipe for a "Cheese and Bacon Frittata." It's a pretty adaptable recipe to make for your palate.

Pat R. made "The Not Just for Sunday Breakfast Casserole."  A traditional breakfast casserole with hash browns on the bottom and an egg mixture on top.

Margaret brought "Brunch for a Bunch," an egg recipe she has been making for a long time!

Rose Mary made "Waffle Sausage Breakfast Casserole."Waffles and bread are the base for this casserole!

Rose Mary also baked "Ina's Lemon Cake."

Sue S. made "Crustless Spinach Quiche." The sauteed onions and mushrooms helped make a "crust" for this quiche.

There were many great recipes shared and more to try next time! Getting hungry? Join us May 2 at 6:30pm at Franklin Public Library. The theme is Travel the Globe--Explore the world's different cuisines, whether it's local, regional, or global!

All you have to do to join is cook a dish from the monthly theme, and bring the dish and the recipe to the meeting! It's as easy as pie! See you soon!

Ina's Lemon Cake

The "Lemon Cake" recipe by Ina Garten can be found at Food Network.

Submitted by Rose Mary Walecki

Garten, Ina. "Lemon Cake." Food Network, https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/lemon-cake-recipe-1913110. Accessed 30 April 2019.

Apple Pecan French Toast

The "Apple Pecan French Toast" recipe can be found at Zulka. Also, can be found on the Zulka Sugar bag called "Cinnamon Apple French Toast."

Submitted by Sue Richichi

"Apple Pecan French Toast." Zulka, http://zulka.com/recipes/apple-pecan-french-toast/#.XMmwFehKi70. Accessed 30 April 2019.

Waffle Sausage Breakfast Casserole

Ingredients:

• 14 oz. Polish sausage
• 1/2 cup diced red pepper (kielbasa)
• 10 large eggs
• 2-1/2 cups milk
• 1-1/4 tsp. salt
• 3/4 tsp. pepper
• 2 green onions, sliced
• 9.5 oz. shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 8 oz. frozen waffles
• 6 oz. whole wheat bread

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. 
2. Cook sausage over medium heat, breaking up as you go, in an oven safe 10 inch cast iron skillet. Drain fat.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and pepper. Stir in green onions, cheese, waffles, bread, and sausage. Pour into skillets and bake for 30 minutes. 
4. Cover with foil and bake an additional 30 minutes.
5. Serve with maple syrup!

Submitted by Rose Mary Walecki, adapted from https://showmetheyummy.com/waffle-sausage-breakfast-casserole-recipe/

Not Just for Sunday Breakfast Casserole

The "Not Just for Sunday Breakfast Casserole" was found in an advertisement by Sentry Foods.

Submitted by Pat Reilly

Sentry Foods. “Not Just for Sunday Breakfast Casserole.” What's for Dinner?. Print.

Taco Egg Bake

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1 pkg. taco seasoning
• 8 eggs
• 1/4 cup milk
• 2 tbsp. cut butter
• 1 green pepper, chopped
• Tomatoes, chopped
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions:

1. Brown beef and add taco seasoning.
2. Mix eggs, milk, and butter and put in bottom of pan. Cook until set.
3. Put taco meat on top of cooked eggs and top with green peppers, tomatoes, and cheese.
4. Serve with salsa and/or sour cream.

Submitted by Mary Arndt

Crescent Quiche

Ingredients:

• 2 (8 oz.) cans crescent rolls
• 2 (8 oz.) packages brown and serve sausage, sliced
• brown mustard to taste
• 3 cups shredded Monterey Jack Cheese
• 9 eggs, slightly beaten
• 1 cup and 2 tbsp. milk
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. oregano
• 1/4 tsp. pepper

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
2. In an ungreased 9x13 inch pan, press rolls over the bottom and a 1/4 inch up the sides. Seal perforations. Spread the dough with brown mustard to taste. Place the sausages over the crust. Sprinkle with cheese.
3. Combine remaining ingredients and pour over the cheese.
4. Bake for 20-30 minutes until deep golden brown.

Submitted by Jan Luepke

Brined Pork Chops

Ingredients:

• 3-1/2 cups water
• 1/4 cup kosher salt
• 3 tbsp. brown sugar
• 1/2 tsp. vanilla
• 1 cup ice cubes
• 4 pork chops (bone-in, 1 inch thick)
• 1 tbsp.chopped fresh sage (or 1 tsp. dried)
• 2 tsp. pepper
• 1/2 tsp. ground cloves
• 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp. ground cardamom
• 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp. garlic salt

Directions:

1. In a large bowl, combine water and salt, stirring until salt dissolves. Add sugar and vanilla, stir until sugar dissolves. Stir in ice and add pork chops. Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours. Drain and remove pork chops from brine. Discard brine.
2. Combine sage, pepper, cloves, nutmeg, cardamom, cinnamon, and garlic salt. Rub both sides of pork chops with spice mixture. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
3. Broil pork chops for 5-10 minutes per side, depending on degree of doneness desired and thickness of chops.

Submitted by Don Anderson

Cheese and Bacon Frittata

The "Cheese and Bacon Frittata" can be found in 500 Ketogenic Recipes by Dana Carpender.

Submitted by Josh Price

Carpender, Dana. “Cheese and Bacon Frittata.” 500 Ketogenic Recipes. Beverly, MA: Fair Winds Press, 2018. Print.

Zippy Egg Casserole

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. pork sausage
• 1 (5 oz.) package seasoned croutons
• 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, Swiss, pepper jack, or a mix)
• 8 eggs
• 2-1/2 cups milk
• 1 cup half-and-half
• 1 tbsp. minced onion
• 1-1/2 tsp. dry mustard 
• salt and pepper, optional
• parsley for garnish

Directions:

1. Cook sausage in large deep skillet over medium heat, stirring to break up clumps, until evenly browned; drain.
2. Arrange croutons in a single layer in a greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese. Top with sausage. 
3. Whisk together eggs, milk, half-and-half, onion, and mustard in a large bowl. Pour into pan. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Chill covered for at least 1 hour, or up to 12 hours. 
4. Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake uncovered until puffed, golden, and set, about 45-60 minutes. Let stand 20 minutes and garnish with parsley.

Submitted by Paula Pezzi

Brunch for a Bunch

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. pork sausage
• 3 cups frozen hash brown potatoes, thawed
• Salt
• 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
• 12 eggs, beaten
• 2 cups milk

Directions:

1. Cook sausage and drain. 
2. Place hash browns in a lightly greased 13x9 inch dish. Sprinkle with salt. Layer sausage, cheese, and green pepper. 
3. Combine eggs and milk and pour over layers. 
4. Bake at 350°F for 50-55 minutes.

Submitted by Margaret Herrick from the Gilligan Family Cookbook

Biscuits and Gravy

Ingredients:

• 1-1/2 lbs. bulk breakfast sausage
• 2 cans cream of mushroom soup
• 2 cans evaporated milk
• 1 dozen frozen biscuits

Directions:

1. Bake biscuits according to instructions on package.
2. Meanwhile, fry sausage in a pan. When completely browned, add evaporated milk and mushroom soup. Simmer until desired consistency is reached. Season to your liking. 
3. Spoon over biscuits and serve.

Submitted by Roger Torgerson

Apple Bread

Ingredients:

Bread

• 2-1/2 cups flour
• 3-1/2 tsp. baking powder
• 3 tbsp. salad oil
• 1 egg
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 tsp. salt
• 3/4 cup milk
• 2 apples, grated
• 1 apple, chopped

Topping

• 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
• 2 tbsp. plus 2 tsp. brown sugar

Directions:

1.  Heat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9x5x3 inch loaf pan. 
2. Measure all ingredients except chopped apple into large mixer bowl. Beat on medium speed for 1/2 a minute, scraping side and bottom of bowl. Fold in chopped apple.
3. Pour into pan. Sprinkle with topping. Bake for 55-65 minutes or until a wooden pick comes out clean. Cool before slicing.

Submitted by Margene McLoughlin

Banana Bread

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 3 bananas, mashed
• 2 cups flour
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1/2 tsp. baking powder
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 2 tbsp. milk
• 1/2 tsp. vanilla

Directions:

1. Mix oil and sugar; beat well. Add beaten eggs and mashed bananas; beat.
2. Sift dry ingredients together and add to first mixture with milk and vanilla; beat well. Pour into greased 9x5x3 inch loaf pan.
3. Bake at 350°F for 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

Submitted by Margene McLoughlin

Butterfinger Fudge

The "Butterfinger Fudge" recipe by Dorothy Kern can be found at Crazy for Crust.

Submitted by Margene McLoughlin

Kern, Dorothy. "Butterfinger Fudge." Crazy for Crust, https://www.crazyforcrust.com/butterfinger-fudge/. Accessed 30 April 2019.

White Sausage Gravy

The "White Sausage Gravy" recipe by Food Network Kitchen can be found at Food Network.

Submitted by Trudy LaFond

Food Network Kitchen. "White Sausage Gravy." Food Network, https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchen/white-sausage-gravy-recipe-2102976. Accessed 30 April 2019.

Golden Potato-and-Smoked Sausage Hash

The "Golden Potato-and-Smoked Sausage Hash" recipe by Southern Living can be found at MyRecipes.

Submitted by Anna Restivo

Southern Living. "Golden Potato-and-Smoked Sausage Hash." MyRecipes, https://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/golden-potato-smoked-sausage-hash. Accessed 30 April 2019.

Baked Pumpkin Cream Cheese French Toast

The "Baked Pumpkin Cream Cheese French Toast" recipe by Chungah can be found at Damn Delicious.

Submitted by Trudy Cleaver

Chungah. "Baked Pumpkin Cream Cheese French Toast." Damn Delicious, https://damndelicious.net/2014/09/15/baked-pumpkin-cream-cheese-french-toast/. Accessed 30 April 2019.

Refreshing Winter Fruit Salad

The "Refreshing Winter Fruit Salad" recipe by Mindy Boyd can be found at Mindy's Cooking Obsession.

Submitted by Sarah Bublitz

Boyd, Mindy. "Refreshing Winter Fruit Salad." Mindy's Cooking Obsession, https://www.mindyscookingobsession.com/refreshing-winter-fruit-salad/. Accessed 30 April 2019.

Crustless Spinach Quiche

The "Crustless Spinach Quiche" recipe by Melinda Calverley can be found at Taste of Home.

Submitted by Sue Stoecker

Calverlel, Melinda. "Crustless Spinach Quiche." Taste of Home, https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/crustless-spinach-quiche/. Accessed 30 April 2019.

Casserole Cooking--March 7, 2019

The Recipe Club theme for March was Casserole Cooking, anything that can be cooked in a casserole dish! There was an interesting mix of dishes this month.

Cherryl brought "Mexican Style Lasagna." It was her first time making it and wanted to try something new! She would add more ingredients next time.

Jan brought "Vidalia Onion Casserole." She makes this dish very often and is one of her go to casserole recipes!

Sue R. baked "Corn Casserole." She received this recipe from a neighbor around 30 years ago. It's an older recipe that calls for margarine, but she uses butter!

Pat D. experimented and made "Baked Chicken Marsala and Rice Casserole." She adapted a recipe but thinks it could use a little kick!

Mary A. brought "Tuna Alfredo Casserole." The recipe called for cream of mushroom soup, but she used alfredo sauce instead.

Trudy L. made "Corn Noodle Casserole." With meat, noodles, and a cream soup, this has all the essentials of a classic casserole.

Pat R. made "Broccoli Chicken Divan." This recipe is a quick and easy dish that can be thrown together during the busy week, and it can be easily adapted and changed!

Josh made "Hidden S'mores Casserole." Containing all the essential ingredients of a s'more, this is an awesome way to feed s'mores to a crowd!

Sue S. made "Broccoli-Mushroom Casserole." This is a lighter version of a broccoli casserole and makes a great side dish!

I made "Southwest Spaghetti Squash." This is a great way to eat your veggies, especially with all the cheese!

There were many great recipes shared and more to try next time! Getting hungry? Join us April 4 at 6:30pm at Franklin Public Library. The theme is Brinner--Breakfast for dinner. Breakfast always tastes better at night!

All you have to do to join is cook a dish from the monthly theme, and bring the dish and the recipe to the meeting! It's as easy as pie! See you soon!