coll. - Ultimate 9 X 13 Cookbook: 375 Recipes for your 13X9 Pan

APPETIZERS & SNACKS APPLES APRICOTS ARTICHOKES ASPARAGUS BACON BANANAS BARS (also see ) CEREAL BARS NUT BARS OTHER BARS BEANS BEEF (also see ) BELL PEPPERS BISCUITS & BISCUIT MIX BLACKBERRIES BLONDIES BREADS & ROLLS (also see ) BROCCOLI BROWNIES BRUNCH RECIPES BUTTERSCOTCH & TOFFEE CABBAGE CAKE MIX (also see ) CAKES FROM SCRATCH PREPARED WITH MIX CARAMEL CAULIFLOWER CHEESE (also see ) APPETIZERS & SNACKS BREADS BRUNCH MAIN DISHES SIDES CHERRIES CHICKEN CHOCOLATE (also see ) BARS & BROWNIES CAKES DESSERTS COCONUT & COCONUT MILK COFFEE COFFEE CAKES COOKIE DOUGH CORNED BEEF CORNISH GAME HENS CRANBERRIES CREAM CHEESE DESSERTS (also see ) FROZEN DESSERTS OTHER DESSERTS DRESSING & STUFFING EGGNOG EGGPLANT EGGS FISH (see ) FRUIT ( also see specific kinds) GROUND BEEF HAM HERBS HONEY HOT PEPPERS JAMS, MARMALADES & PRESERVES LASAGNA LEMON MAPLE MARSHMALLOWS MEATBALLS & MEAT LOAVES MEATLESS MAIN DISHES MOLASSES MUSHROOMS NOODLES NUTS (also see ) APPETIZERS & SNACKS BARS & BROWNIES BRUNCH CAKES DESSERTS MAIN DISH ROLLS SIDE DISH OATS OLIVES ONIONS (also see ) ORANGE PASTA PEANUTS & PEANUT BUTTER PEARS PEPPERONI PEPPERS (see ) PIE FILLING PINEAPPLE PORK (also see ) POTATOES PUDDING MIX PUMPKIN RAISINS RASPBERRIES RHUBARB RICE SAUERKRAUT SAUSAGE (also see ) SEAFOOD SHALLOTS SIDES BEANS DRESSING GRAINS PASTA POTATOES SALADS VEGETABLES SPINACH STRAWBERRIES STUFFING (see ) SQUASH (see ) SUN-DRIED TOMATOES SWEET POTATOES TOFFEE (see ) TOMATOES (also see ) TURKEY VEGETABLES (also see specific kinds) WHITE CHOCOLATE WINTER SQUASH ZUCCHINI & SUMMER SQUASH A B C D E F G H I L M N O P Q R S T U V W Y Z A Dutch baby is a cross between a pancake and a popover. It puffs up golden brown, then collapses when taken out of the oven and filled. CINDY RAPPUHN STARTUP, WA 5 eggs 1 cup 2% milk 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/3 cup butter, cubed FILLING 3 tablespoons butter 2 large bananas, sliced 1 medium papaya, peeled and sliced Lime wedges, optional In a blender, combine eggs, milk and flour; cover and process just until smooth. baking dish. baking dish.

Place in a 425 oven for 5 minutes or until melted. Pour batter into hot dish. Bake, uncovered, 20 minutes or until puffy and golden brown. For filling, melt butter in a large skillet. Add bananas and papaya. Cook over medium heat until tender, stirring frequently.

Spoon into Dutch baby. Serve immediately with lime wedges. TOP TIP For a classic spin on the dish thats also quite easy, squeeze some fresh lemon juice over the plain Dutch baby and dust it generously with confectioners sugar.

For me, the combination of sweet and savory makes this Italian-inspired strata a winning dish. It can be served for breakfast, brunch or as a late afternoon meal. + CHILLING BAKE: 35 MIN. + CHILLING BAKE: 35 MIN.

MAKES: 12 SERVINGS

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1/3 pound pancetta, finely chopped 2 tablespoons butter, divided 1 1/3 cups finely chopped sweet onion 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms 3 cups fresh baby spinach, coarsely chopped 5 cups cubed multigrain bread 1/2 cup sliced almonds, optional 6 eggs 1 cup heavy whipping cream 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 carton (8 ounces) mascarpone cheese 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese 1/2 cup shredded Asiago cheese 1 cup apricot preserves 3 tablespoons minced fresh basil In large skillet, cook pancetta until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard the drippings, reserving 1 tablespoon in pan. Add 1 tablespoon butter to drippings; heat over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir 4-6 minutes or until tender. Transfer onion to a large bowl.

Heat remaining butter in pan. Add mushrooms; cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until tender. Stir in spinach; cook until wilted. Add bread cubes, mushroom mixture, pancetta and, if desired, almonds to the onion; toss to combine. Transfer to a greased 9x13-in. baking dish.

In a large bowl, beat eggs, cream, salt and pepper until blended. Beat in mascarpone cheese just until blended; pour over bread. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and Asiago cheese; spoon preserves over top. Refrigerate, covered, several hours or overnight. Preheat oven to 350. Remove strata from refrigerator while oven heats.

Bake strata, uncovered, 35-45 minutes or until golden brown and a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Sprinkle with basil. Let stand 5-10 minutes before cutting.

One of my daughters shared this recipe with me. She made it for her first overnight guests after she was married. KATHLEEN LUTZ STEWARD, IL 3 cans (14 ounces each) corned beef hash 12 slices (1 ounce each) American cheese 12 eggs 1/2 teaspoon pepper Chopped chives, optional Spread hash in the bottom of a greased 9x13-in. baking dish. Layer cheese slices over hash. Beat eggs and pepper; pour over top. Bake at 350 for 35-40 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.

Garnish with chives if desired.

Chock-full of veggies, cheese, bacon and eggs, this delicious recipe would be great served with fresh muffins or toasted bread and assorted fruits. JUNE MARIE RACUS SUN CITY WEST, AZ 14 bacon strips, chopped 1 pound sliced fresh mushrooms 1/2 cup chopped green pepper 8 green onions, thinly sliced 1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos, drained 2 tablespoons sherry, optional 12 eggs 1 1/2 cups 2% milk 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme 3/4 teaspoon seasoned salt 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard Dash dill weed 4 cups (16 ounces) shredded Gruyere or Swiss cheese, divided In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels with a slotted spoon; drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings.

In the drippings, saute the mushrooms, green pepper and onions until tender. Add the pimientos and, if desired, sherry; cook until liquid is evaporated. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, thyme, seasoned salt, mustard and dill. Add the bacon, mushroom mixture and 3 cups cheese. Transfer to a greased 9x13-in. baking dish.

Bake, uncovered, at 350 for 35 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake for 5-10 minutes longer or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean and cheese is melted. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting. FREEZE OPTION Freeze unbaked quiche and remaining cheese separately in freezer containers. To use, remove from freezer 30 minutes before baking (do not thaw).

Preheat oven to 350. Bake quiche as directed, increasing time as necessary for a knife inserted near the center to come out clean.

Green chilies add a touch of Southwest flavor to this fluffy egg dish. The cottage cheese offers nice texture, and people always adore the gooey Monterey Jack cheese melted throughout. LAUREL LESLIE SONORA, CA