Lindsay's Recipes

  Source:  Sweet Savory and Steph Ingredients: 2 cups old fashioned oats 3/4 cup walnuts, chopped 2 teaspoons cinnamon 2 teaspoons vanilla extract pinch of kosher salt 1/2 cup maple syrup Directions: In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except the maple syrup. Pour the syrup over the mixture and stir thoroughly to ensure an even coating. Spread the granola on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper. Make an even layer with no gaps so that clumps will form as it bakes. Bake at 325 for 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and let it cool for 30-60 minutes before breaking into pieces.

  Source:  The Seasoned Mom  (slightly adapted) Ingredients: 2 cups pancake mix 1 cup buttermilk 1/2 cup milk 1 egg 1/4 cup oil or melted butter 1 teaspoon vanilla pancake toppings Directions: Pour the pancake mix into a large mixing bowl. Stir with a whisk to break up the lumps. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix until combined, but do not overmix. Allow the batter to rest for 5-10 minutes. Pour into a greased 9x13 dish. Bake at 425 for 10-15 minutes. Notes: -- To make cake batter pancakes, substitute 1 cup of pancake mix with 1 cup of cake mix.

  Source: Williams Sonoma Ingredients: 2 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon sugar 4 eggs, separated 2 cups milk 4 tablespoons butter, melted, plus more for cooking Fillings such as jam, peanut butter, chocolate or fruit Syrup, whipped cream or powdered sugar for serving Directions: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. In a small bowl, lightly whisk the egg yolks, then whisk in the milk and the melted butter. Whisk the yolk mixture into the flour mixture until well combined; the batter will be lumpy.  In another bowl, using an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat the egg whites on high speed until stiff but not dry peaks form, 2 to 3 minutes. Using a rubber spatula, gently stir the whites into the batter in 2 additions.  Put 1/4 teaspoon butter in each well of the pan. Set over medium high heat and heat until butter begins to bubble. Pour 1 tablespoon batter into each well. Put 1 teaspoon of th...

  Source:  Lil' Luna  (slightly adapted) Ingredients: 6 slices sourdough bread, sliced into cubes 2 cups grated cheddar cheese 2 cups diced ham (about 1/2 lb.) 1/4 cup butter 3 eggs 1 1/2 cups milk salt & pepper Directions: Lightly spray an 8" square baking dish with cooking spray. Spread half of the bread in the bottom of the dish. Sprinkle half of the cheese and half of the ham over the top. Repeat layers with the remaining bread, cheese and ham. In a glass mixing bowl, microwave the butter until melted. Add the eggs and whisk together. Add the milk, salt and pepper and whisk again. Pour the egg mixture over the bread mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or as long as overnight. Bake at 350 for 45-50 minutes. Cover the top with foil if it starts to get too brown.

  Source:  The Food Charlatan Ingredients: 3 egg yolks 1 1/2 cups heavy cream 1/4 cup sugar 1 tablespoon vanilla 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 loaf brioche bread, thickly sliced (tip: let the bread sit out for several hours to dry out) butter extra sugar for caramelizing maple syrup Directions: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, cream, sugar, vanilla, salt and cinnamon. Pour the mixture into a shallow baking dish. Heat the griddle. Melt butter onto each spot of the griddle where a slice will cook. Place slices of bread in the egg mixture. Allow the bread to soak for about 10-15 seconds, then flip and allow the other side to soak for 10-15 seconds. Place the slices on the griddle. Cook for a few minutes until the bottom is light brown. Before flipping, sprinkle the top of the bread with a little sugar. Flip the slices and cook until this side is done. Sprinkle the other side with a little sugar and flip again to caramelize the other side. Serve wit...

  Source:  Plain Chicken  (adapted slightly) Ingredients: 2 eggs 1/4 cup heavy cream salt pepper 2 cups grated cheese, such as mozzarella and cheddar 1/2 cup breakfast meat (ham, bacon, sausage), cooked and chopped 1 12-inch precooked pizza crust Directions: Whisk together the eggs, cream, salt and pepper. Stir in the cheese and meat. Place the pizza crust on a baking sheet and pour the mixture over the crust, spreading close to the edges. Bake at 375 for 10-12 minutes or until the eggs are cooked and the cheese is slightly browned.

  Source:  Bombshell Bling  (adapted slightly) Ingredients: 1 cup flour 1 cup graham cracker crumbs 2 tablespoons sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups buttermilk 3 tablespoons butter, melted 1 egg chocolate chips marshmallow bits buttermilk syrup mini marshmallows (optional) Directions: Mix together the flour, graham cracker crumbs, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add the buttermilk, butter and egg. Stir until well combined. Cook the batter as you would normally cook pancakes, adding chocolate chips and marshmallow bits before flipping. Serve with buttermilk syrup and extra mini marshmallows, if desired.

Source:  Bombshell Bling Ingredients: 1 cup buttermilk 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup butter 1 tablespoon vanilla 1/2 teaspoon baking soda Directions: Heat the buttermilk, sugar and butter in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring often so the buttermilk doesn't curdle. When the mixture starts to bubble around the edges remove it from the heat and stir in the vanilla and baking soda. The mixture will bubble up. Serve over pancakes.   

Source:  Kelly Lynn's Sweets & Treats  (adapted) Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups flour 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed 2 tablespoons white sugar pinch of salt 3 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/3 cup butter, cold 1 cup peanut butter 1 egg, beaten 1/2 cup milk 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla  raw sugar for sprinkling Directions: Preheat oven to 425. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and set aside. In a large bowl, mix the dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter to cut in the butter, then cut in the peanut butter. Add the egg, milk and vanilla. Stir until well combined. Use hands to mix if needed. Divide the dough into two balls. On the cookie sheet, press each ball into a circle until it is about 3/4" thick. Slice each circle into 8 wedges. Sprinkle the top with raw sugar. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until done. Notes: Instead of baking all the scones at once, place half the dough on a second sheet of parchment paper. Prepare the wedges, but don't sprinkle with sugar. Fr...

  Source:  Adventures of Mel Ingredients: 8 teaspoons sugar 2 teaspoons cinnamon 3 1/2 cups Bisquick 1 cup water 2 tablespoons butter, softened pinch of salt 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 3 cups powdered sugar 1/4 cup whole milk (or low fat milk and half and half) Directions: In a small bowl, stir the sugar and cinnamon together until combined. Pour the Bisquick and water into a large bowl. Pour the cinnamon sugar over the top. Stir until combined. Drop the biscuits onto a baking sheet about 1-2 inches apart. Bake at 425 for 8-11 minutes. While the biscuits bake, mix the butter, salt, vanilla, powdered sugar and milk. Immediately after taking the biscuits out of the oven spoon or brush the icing over the biscuits.

  Source:  Joyous Apron  (adapted) Ingredients: 12-14 cups French bread, cubed 8 eggs 2 cups milk 2 teaspoons vanilla 1 teaspoon cinnamon 2/3 cup brown sugar 2 cups berries maple syrup Directions: Grease a 9"x13" baking dish and spread the bread cubes across the bottom of the pan, filling about 3/4 full. Whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon and brown sugar. Pour the egg mixture over the bread. Sprinkle the berries over the top. Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or as long as overnight. Remove the dish from the refrigerator about 30 minutes prior to baking. Bake at 350 for 35-40 minutes. Drizzle maple syrup over individual portions.

  Source:  Lil' Luna Ingredients: 1 pie crust 1/2 cup shredded cheddar 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella 1/3 cup grated Parmesan 8 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled 4 eggs 1 cup milk 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper Directions: Place the pie crust in a shallow-sided 9" pie plate. Add the cheeses and bacon to the bottom of the pie. (Add the Parmesan first so that it doesn't float to the top and overcook.) In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt and pepper. Pour the egg mixture over the bacon and cheese. Bake at 350 for 45 minutes or until eggs are done.

  Source:  Cooking Classy Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups milk 2 eggs 1/4 cup maple syrup, plus more for drizzling 1/4 cup butter, melted 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla 1/4 teaspoon salt 3 cups oats (quick or old fashioned) Directions: Whisk together all ingredients except the oats. Stir in the oats. Pour into a greased 8"x8" baking dish and spread evenly. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes or until done. Serve with a drizzle of maple syrup and top with fruit and/or nuts.

Source:  Alexandra Cooks Ingredients: 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature zest of 1 lemon 1 cup + 1 tablespoon sugar 1 egg, room temperature 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt 2 cups flour 1 pint blueberries, fresh or frozen (not thawed) 1/2 cup milk or buttermilk Directions: Cream together the butter, lemon zest and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla and mix until combined. Add the baking powder and salt and mix until combined. Meanwhile, in a separate bowl, gently toss the blueberries with 1/4 cup of the flour. To the main bowl, slowly add the remaining flour, alternating with the milk, until well combined. Fold in the blueberries. Place paper liners in a 12-cup muffin tin and divide the batter between the cups. Bake at 375 for 22-25 minutes.

Source:  Belly Full  (adapted) Ingredients: 1 cup flour 1/2 tablespoon baking powder 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons cold butter, cut into small pieces 6 small strawberries, hulled and diced 1 lemon 1/4 + 1/8 cup half and half, plus more for glaze 3/4 cup powdered sugar Directions: In a large mixing bowl combine flour, baking powder, sugar and salt. Cut in the butter with a pastry cutter. Add the strawberries and the zest of the lemon, tossing lightly to coat. Add the half and half and gently mix just until everything is incorporated, do not over mix. Shape the dough into a 1-inch thick disk and place it on a lightly floured surface. Lightly flour the surface of the dough if necessary so that it won't stick to your hands. Cut the disk into 4 equal parts. Place each part on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. They should not touch. Bake at 425 for 16-18 minutes. Allow the scones to cool for a few minutes before glazing. To make the glaze, mix the ...

Source:  Divas Can Cook Ingredients: 2 cups flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 tablespoon sugar 1/4 cup shortening, cold 3 tablespoons butter, cold 1 cup buttermilk 1 tablespoon mayonnaise Directions: In a large bowl, sift together the dry ingredients. Cut in the shortening with a pastry cutter. Grate the butter into the bowl, tossing lightly to coat. Stir in the buttermilk until a sticky dough forms. Turn the dough out onto a floured work surface. Lightly sprinkle the dough with flour and dust hands with flour. Knead the dough, folding several times to create layers. Pat the dough into a 1-inch thick rectangle. Use a knife to cut the dough into 8 pieces. Add flour onto the knife to keep from sticking. Place the biscuits on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. The edges should be barely touching. Lightly brush the top of each biscuit with mayonnaise. Bake at 425 for 14 minutes or until biscuits are don...

Source:  Tasty Kitchen Ingredients: 2 cups ham, diced 2 1/2 cups grated cheddar, divided flour tortillas 2 cups half and half 6 eggs 1 tablespoon flour Directions: Spray a 9"x13" dish with cooking spray. Combine ham and 2 cups cheddar. Scoop 1/3 cup of ham and cheese mixture into a tortilla, roll up and place in dish. Continue until all of the ham and cheese mixture is used. In a bowl, whisk together the half and half, eggs and flour. Pour over enchiladas. Cover the dish with foil or plastic and place in the refrigerator. Refrigerate overnight or for at least 8 hours. Bake at 350 for 30-40 minutes. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of cheese over the enchiladas and bake for an additional 10 minutes.

Crescent Roll Breakfast Casserole Source:  Kevin & Amanda Ingredients: 1 can crescent rolls 1 pound breakfast sausage 6 eggs 2 cups grated cheddar cheese Directions: Brown and drain the sausage. Set aside. Spray a 9"x13" casserole dish with cooking spray. Unroll the crescent rolls into a sheet and press into the bottom of the pan. Press until it covers the bottom of the pan and pinch any openings together. Spread the sausage evenly over the rolls. Scramble the eggs in a bowl and season with salt and pepper. Pour the eggs evenly over the sausage. Sprinkle the cheese evenly over the casserole. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes.

Pumpkin Muffins Ingredients: 3 eggs 3 cups sugar 1 cup vegetable or canola oil 1 can pumpkin 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon ground allspice 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground cloves 3 cups flour Directions: Mix together the eggs, sugar and oil until well blended. Add pumpkin, vanilla, baking soda, baking powder, allspice, cinnamon and cloves. Mix until combined. Add flour 1 cup at a time, mixing after each cup, until combined. Fill mini muffin cups 3/4 full. Bake at 350 for 15 minutes.

Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins Source: Joanna Knox Ingredients: 2 cups sugar 1 cup butter or shortening 4 eggs 2 1/2 cups flour 4 large bananas, mashed 4 teaspoons water 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 cup mini chocolate chips Directions: Preheat oven to 350. Cream together the sugar and butter. Add eggs, water and vanilla. Mix until combined. Add baking soda, salt and flour. Mix until combined. Add bananas. Mix until combined. Stir in chocolate chips. Fill lined muffin cups about 3/4 full. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until done. Notes: 1. You can substitute nuts for chocolate chips or use a combination. 2. Baking time listed is for mini muffins. To bake loaves or full-sized muffins add baking time.