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Crispy Cornmeal Bacon Waffles

Recipe from Bon Appetit. 8 bacon slices 11/4 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cup yellow cornmeal 21/4 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 2 cups buttermilk 2 large eggs 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted, cooled Additional melted butter or nonstick vegetable oil spray Additional pure maple syrup Cook … Continue Reading →

Blueberry Waffles

Recipe adapted from Self magazine. Vegetable oil spray 1 cup whole-wheat pastry flour 1 cup oat flour 2 tablespoons ground flax 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup skim milk 1 pint blueberries 2 egg whites 2 tablespoons walnuts, chopped 2 tablespoons butter, melted Heat waffle … Continue Reading →

Pumpkin Millet Muffins

Recipe from Whole FoodsThese muffins offer an intriguing crunch, thanks to the toasted millet. Serve them warm with softened butter. Keep in mind that these muffins may be made in advance and frozen. Allow muffins to cool completely before transferring to freezer bags. To thaw, let muffins stand at room temperature overnight. Thawed muffins may … Continue Reading →

Apple-Cranberry Cornbread Stuffing

Recipe from Foodstyles * 4 cups crumbled cornbread * 2 cups wheat bread crumbs * 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided * 1/2 cup white onion, finely chopped * 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped * 1 cup Macintosh apples, diced * 1/2 cup dried cranberries * 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme * 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary * … Continue Reading →

Italian Sausage Stuffing with Parmesan

12 cups 1/2-inch cubes crustless country-style white bread (from two 14.5-ounce loaves) 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 pound Italian sweet sausages, casings removed 3 cups chopped onions 1 cup chopped celery with leaves 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme 2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary 1 cup coarsely grated Parmesan cheese, divided … Continue Reading →

Roasted Pepper and Basil Strata

Recipe adapted from “Out to Brunch at Mildred Pierce Restaurant” by Donna Dooher&Claire Stubbs (Cookworks Press Toronto, $19.95). You can either use paper liners for the jumbo muffins or a well-greased pan. 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 cup onion, thinly sliced 1 crusty Italian loaf, cubed and dried (about 10 cups) 1/2 cup feta cheese, … Continue Reading →