Archive for December, 2008

Dec 31 2008

French Toast Casserole

Published by Ellen Easley under I. - Breakfast -

My mom made this wonderful casserole for us to enjoy for breakfast the morning after Christmas when my grandparents were at our house. Hope you enjoy!
1 (10-ounce) loaf sliced French bread or Texas Toast
8 large eggs (or 4 eggs and 8 egg whites)
3 cups milk
6 tablespoons sugar or Splenda
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
6 tablespoons light [...]

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Dec 29 2008

White Chili

Published by Ellen Easley under Z. Miscellaneous

Check out this family favorite I made on WCBI TV this morning! White chili is a delicious light feast that my family enjoys.
Also, look on page 96 of the Cooking with Ellen Cookbook to find this recipe!
1/2 cup chopped onion (or 1 small onion)
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 1/2 cup chopped, cooked chicken or 10 ounces [...]

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Dec 28 2008

Wassail

Published by Ellen Easley under H. - Beverages -

Create this last minute beverage to go with your special Christmas meal today! Thanks to Elizabeth Pyle for this recipe!
“Every Christmas Day, my family and I have wassail and cinnamon rolls in in the morning while opening gifts. Now recipes for wassail are varied and we do variations on it each year without the [...]

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Dec 27 2008

Last-Minute Christmas Table Centerpiece Ideas

Looking for a unique addition to your table tonight or tomorrow? Try these handy ideas I found…

Fill a bowl with fruit (apples, oranges, pears, etc)
Fill a bowl or vase with Christmas balls (either ornaments of the same color or two or more coordinating colors [...]

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Dec 26 2008

Yummy Christmas Treat – Pecan Pie Muffins

Published by Ellen Easley under F. - Breads -

A Cooking with Ellen Christmas Splurge

1 cup light brown sugar
1/2 all purpose flour
2 eggs
2/3 real butter, melted
1 cup pecans, chopped

Preheat oven to 350  degrees. Mix all ingredients in a bowl with a wooden spoon. Pour into greased mini-muffin pan, filling each 2/3 full. Bake 12 to 15 minutes.

Yield 2 1/2 to 3 [...]

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