The dishes shared at this month's Recipe Club and Potluck program were cozy and delicious! Get ready to satisfy your sweet tooth with recipes for French toast casserole, monkey bread, and cherry almond cake, enjoy fresh summer produce with a fantastic bruschetta recipe, and more!
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Bruschetta
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil divided
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 6 Roma tomatoes diced (465g)
- ⅓ cup basil leaves thinly sliced (10g)
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 baguette cut into 24 ½-inch-thick slices
Details
Bruschetta is a classic Italian appetizer that's perfect for summer! Garlic, tomatoes, basil, and vinegar are served over crunchy toasted bread in this simple summer dish. Save this recipe to enjoy when fresh tomatoes are in season! Get the full recipe from Preppy Kitchen.
Pineapple Coleslaw
This simple slaw dish comes form Carolyn, and includes pineapple, slaw and dressing, and small marshmallows for a sweet, tangy dish.
French Toast Casserole
Ingredients
For the Filling
- 6 large eggs
- 1¾ cups whole milk (370mL)
- ¼ cup packed brown sugar (55g)
- 1½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 large loaf French bread cut into 1-inch cubes (about 14 to 16-oz.)
For the Topping
- ¼ cup packed brown sugar (55g)
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup cold butter diced (57g)
To Serve
- maple syrup
- powdered sugar
Details
Save this indulgent breakfast recipe for your next family gathering or group brunch! This French toast casserole is the perfect way to serve breakfast to a crowd: assembling and baking the ingredients is so much easier than making individual pieces of French toast, and the combination of rich egg custard, crisp cinnamon sugar topping, and sturdy French bread is sure to satisfy. Get the full recipe from Preppy Kitchen!
Candied Almonds
Ingredients
- 1 large egg white
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups (290 g) raw whole almonds
- ⅔ cup (133 g) granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon table salt
Details
With only six simple ingredients, this candied almond recipe keeps it simple but makes a recipe full of flavor. Enjoy the cozy combination of vanilla, cinnamon, sugar, and a touch of salt on fresh roasted almonds! Get the full recipe from Sugar Spun Run.
Monkey Bread
Ingredients
- 3 1/2 to 4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 package regular active or fast-acting dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)
- 1 cup water
- 1/3 cup butter, room temperature
- 1 large egg
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup finely chopped nuts
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
Details
Monkey bread is an irresistibly soft pull-apart bread with cinnamon, sugar, and nuts. It's an old-fashioned favorite that makes for a wonderful brunch recipe! This recipe was first listed in the Betty Crocker Baking Basics cookbook, but has also been featured in the Betty Crocker Best 100 Cookbook. Get the full recipe and more from the book, or find it online here!
Cherry and Almond Cake
Ingredients
- 350 g cherries
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 250 g unsalted butter
- 200 g granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 4 eggs
- 250 g all-purpose flour
- 150 g ground almonds
- 3 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 pinch of salt
- 125 g sour cream
- 2 tablespoons flaked almonds
Details
This cake is perfect for summer-- it's moist, tender, and full of flavor from fresh cherries and ground almonds. Cherries can be fresh, frozen, or canned for this recipe, so it can be catered to the preparation method that works best for you! Get the full recipe from Where Is My Spoon.
Chicken Divan
This recipe from Carolyn combines broccoli, chicken, and a creamy, cheesy sauce into a cozy casserole.
