Quick & Easy Autumn Cookbook

Pour about 1/4 cup of batter per pancake onto a hot griddle that has been sprayed with non-stick vegetable spray. Cook over medium heat until pancakes start to bubble; flip and cook until golden. Makes about one dozen. Dutch Honey Katie Cooper
Chubbuck, ID At our house, pancakes and French toast are always served with a pitcher of Dutch Honey! My father-in-law handed down this simple recipe. 12-oz. corn syrup 1-1/2 c. sugar Combine ingredients in a small saucepan over low heat. sugar Combine ingredients in a small saucepan over low heat.

Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved. Serve warm; refrigerate any leftovers. Makes 15 servings. Watch for old-fashioned syrup pitchers at tag sales...set out a variety of sweet toppings like flavored syrups and honey for pancakes and waffles. Scrumptious Apple Pancakes Charlotte Smith
Tyrone, PA These pancakes are so yummy! I like to serve them on a cool autumn day, along with warm apple cider. pancake mix 1 c. chunky applesauce 1 c. water 1/2 t. cinnamon Preheat an electric griddle to 375 degrees or heat a stovetop griddle over medium-high heat. cinnamon Preheat an electric griddle to 375 degrees or heat a stovetop griddle over medium-high heat.

Mix all ingredients in a bowl. Drop by 1/4 cupfuls onto lightly greased griddle. Cook until pancakes bubble; flip and cook until golden. Makes about one dozen. For an autumn brunch, serve fresh-baked muffins and scones tumbling out of a wicker cornucopia basket...itll double as a buffet decoration. tube refrigerated crescent rolls 1 lb. ground pork breakfast sausage, browned and drained 6 eggs, beaten 1/4 c. milk salt and pepper to taste 2 c. shredded Cheddar cheese Unroll crescent rolls into the bottom of a greased 13"x9" baking pan. shredded Cheddar cheese Unroll crescent rolls into the bottom of a greased 13"x9" baking pan.

Spoon browned sausage over rolls. Beat together eggs, milk, salt and pepper; pour over sausage. Sprinkle cheese on top. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes. Makes 15 servings. Start a tailgating Saturday right...invite friends to join you for breakfast! Keep it simple...a make-ahead breakfast casserole, baskets of sweet rolls and a fresh fruit salad.

Add mugs of hot coffee and cocoa if its chilly, or cold cider if the weather turns balmy. Its all about food and friends! Cheesy Sausage Ring Debra McClure
Roanoke, VA I love this three-ingredient breakfast recipe I discovered recently! Its so simple to put together, and you can use different flavors of sausage and cheese to change it up. 2 12-oz. tubes refrigerated biscuits 1 lb. ground pork breakfast sausage, browned and drained 2 c. shredded Monterey Jack cheese Flatten each biscuit to a 3-inch circle.

Arrange 12 biscuits in the bottom of a Bundt pan sprayed with non-stick vegetable spray, overlapping if necessary. Spread browned sausage evenly over biscuits in pan. Sprinkle cheese evenly over sausage. Cover with remaining biscuits. Bake at 375 degrees for 22 to 25 minutes, until biscuits are golden. Serves 8. Visit a nearby farmers market for just-harvested fruits & vegetables, eggs, baked goods, jams & jellies...perfect for a farm-fresh breakfast! Cranberry-Lime Cooler Ellie Brandel
Milwaukie, OR A refreshingly different beverage for an autumn brunch. 6-oz. can frozen limeade, thawed 4 c. cold water 16-oz. bottle cranberry juice cocktail 1/4 c. orange drink mix ice cubes Garnish: fresh mint sprigs Prepare limeade with water in a large pitcher. orange drink mix ice cubes Garnish: fresh mint sprigs Prepare limeade with water in a large pitcher.

Stir in cranberry juice and orange drink mix. Pour over ice cubes in tall mugs or glasses. Garnish each with a sprig of mint. Makes 8 servings. Serve beverages in old-fashioned Mason jars. Angelas Special Smoothie Kim Burrell
Manitoba, Canada Ive been making this recipe for years...my little daughter Angela loves fruit smoothies! Dont be tempted to use vanilla-flavored soy milk, as it will make the smoothie too sweet. 1 c. frozen mixed berries 1 c. plain soy milk 1/2 c. bananas, sliced 2 t. honey Place all ingredients in a blender. honey Place all ingredients in a blender.

Process on high setting until smooth, thick and well blended, about 30 seconds. Serves 2. For an on-the-go breakfast, spread cream cheese or peanut butter and your favorite dried, chopped fruit on a bagel. So easy...and tasty!