This is one of my favorite recipes, especially for overnight guests, as you can make it ahead.  If you're feeling industrious, make 2 and freeze one for later.  It's just as good for dinner as it is for breakfast/brunch.  It is from my favorite cookbook, Don't Panic-Dinner's in the Freezer by S. Martinez and others.

Farmer's Casserole

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OK, I'm nearly a day late and a dollar short, but here goes ( Read more... )

Happy Mother's Day!  Here's something a little extra-special for a special day.

Smoked Salmon, Feta & Dill Phyllo Packages

5 1/2 oz. feta cheese, crumbled
1 cup ricotta cheese
5 1/2 oz. smoked salmon, diced
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh dill
2 Tbsp. snipped fresh chives
salt and pepper
12 sheets phyllo pastry
3 1/2 oz. butter, melted, plus extra for greasing
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Blueberry Muesli

1 cup jumbo oats
3/4 cup apple juice
1 red apple, cored
1 tbsp. orange juice
1/4 cup chopped toasted hazelnuts
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 cup plain yogurt
2 tbsp. honey
2 1/2 oz. fresh blueberries

Put the oats and apple juice in a bowl, then cover with plastic wrap and let soak in the refrigerator for an hour, or overnight.  Grate or chop ( Read more... )

Almond and Banana Smoothie

1 cup whole blanched almonds
2 1/2 cups milk
2 ripe bananas, halved
1 tsp. natural vanilla extract
Ground cinnamon, for sprinkling

Put the almonds into a food processor and process until very finely chopped.

Add the milk, bananas, and vanilla and blend until smooth and creamy.  Pour into glasses and sprinkle with cinnamon.

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Italian Sausage Bread Ring

1 loaf frozen bread dough
2 eggs
1/4 tsp. dried oregano
2 Tbsp. grated Parmesan
1 lb. mild bulk Italian sausage
1 1/2 cups grated mozzarella

1.  Let bread dough thaw in refrigerator overnight.  Brown sausage over low heat; drain.  Let cool to room temp.  Beat one egg and add to sausage with herbs and mozzarella.  On a lightly ( Read more... )

From www.rachaelray.com

( ~Oatmeal Cookie Pancakes~ )

This recipe is one of my all-time favorite brunch recipes.  It garners rave reviews every time.  I like things spicy so I use "hot" sausage, but you can make it as mild or as hot as you like.  Also, it can be assembled the night before, as long as you wait to pour the egg mixture over it right before you bake it.

( Weekday Potato Bake )

This is an excellent dish for impressing overnight company.  Easy and dee-lish!

( ~Crescent Sausage Casserole~ )

OK, I realize it's too late to do this for TOMORROW'S Sunday brunch, but keep this in mind next time you want to make breakfast special, or indulge in a leisurely brunch.

( Oven French Toast )