eggplant parmesan ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 3 eggplant, peeled and thinly sliced
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 4 cups italian seasoned bread crumbs
• 6 cups spaghetti sauce, divided
• 1 (16 ounce) package mozzarella cheese, shredded and divided
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• dip eggplant slices in egg, then in bread crumbs. place in a single layer on a baking sheet. bake in preheated oven for 5 minutes on each side.
• in a 9x13 inch baking dish spread spaghetti sauce to cover the bottom. place a layer of eggplant slices in the sauce. sprinkle with mozzarella and parmesan cheeses. repeat with remaining ingredients, ending with the cheeses. sprinkle basil on top.
• bake in preheated oven for 35 minutes, or until golden brown.

double tomato bruschetta

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 6 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
• 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, packed in oil
• 3 cloves minced garlic
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 cup fresh basil, stems removed
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 french baguette
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 7 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• preheat the oven on broiler setting.
• in a large bowl, combine the roma tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, basil, salt, and pepper. allow the mixture to sit for 10 minutes.
• cut the baguette into 3/4-inch slices. on a baking sheet, arrange the baguette slices in a single layer. broil for 1 to 2 minutes, until slightly brown.
• divide the tomato mixture evenly over the baguette slices. top the slices with mozzarella cheese.
• broil for 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.

Grandmother's Buttermilk Cornbread

Ingredients

• Servings: 9
• 1/2 cup butter
• 2/3 cup white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup cornmeal
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 55 mins


• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease an 8 inch square pan.
• melt butter in large skillet. remove from heat and stir in sugar. quickly add eggs and beat until well blended. combine buttermilk with baking soda and stir into mixture in pan. stir in cornmeal, flour, and salt until well blended and few lumps remain. pour batter into the prepared pan.
• bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

sweet dinner rolls

Ingredients

• Servings: 16
• 1/2 cup warm water (110 degrees f/45 degrees c)
• 1/2 cup warm milk
• 1 egg
• 1/3 cup butter, softened
• 1/3 cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
• 1/4 cup butter, softened

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 20 mins


• place water, milk, egg, 1/3 cup butter, sugar, salt, flour and yeast in the pan of the bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer. select dough/knead and first rise cycle; press start.
• when cycle finishes, turn dough out a lightly floured surface. divide dough in half. roll each half into a 12 inch circle, spread 1/4 cup softened butter over entire round. cut each circle into 8 wedges. roll wedges starting at wide end; roll gently but tightly. place point side down on ungreased cookie sheet. cover with clean kitchen towel and put in a warm place, let rise 1 hour. meanwhile, preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c).
• bake in preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes, until golden.

hot cross buns i

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 3/4 cup warm water (110 degrees f/45 degrees c)
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon instant powdered milk
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 3/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 egg
• 1 egg white
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
• 3/4 cup dried currants
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 egg yolk
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 teaspoons milk

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 3 hrs 30 mins


• put warm water, butter, skim milk powder, 1/4 cup sugar, salt, egg, egg white, flour, and yeast in bread maker and start on dough program.
• when 5 minutes of kneading are left, add currants and cinnamon. leave in machine till double.
• punch down on floured surface, cover, and let rest 10 minutes.
• shape into 12 balls and place in a greased 9 x 12 inch pan. cover and let rise in a warm place till double, about 35-40 minutes.
• mix egg yolk and 2 tablespoons water. brush on balls.
• bake at 375 degrees f (190 degrees c) for 20 minutes. remove from pan immediately and cool on wire rack.
• to make crosses: mix together confectioners' sugar, vanilla, and milk. brush an x on each cooled bun.

hot artichoke and spinach dip ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup grated romano cheese
• 1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
• 1/2 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
• 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a small baking dish.
• in a medium bowl, mix together cream cheese, mayonnaise, parmesan cheese, romano cheese, garlic, basil, garlic salt, salt and pepper. gently stir in artichoke hearts and spinach.
• transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. top with mozzarella cheese. bake in the preheated oven 25 minutes, until bubbly and lightly browned.

Awesome And Easy Creamy Corn Casserole

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 (8.5 ounce) package dry corn bread mix
• 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
• 1 (14.75 ounce) can creamed corn
• 1 cup sour cream

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c), and lightly grease a 9x9 inch baking dish.
• in a medium bowl, combine butter, eggs, corn bread mix, whole and creamed corn and sour cream. spoon mixture into prepared dish.
• bake for 45 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the top is golden brown.