Christmas in the Country

Volume Measurements 1/4 teaspoon 1 mL
1/2 teaspoon 2 mL
1 teaspoon 5 mL
1 tablespoon = 3 teaspoons 15 mL
2 tablespoons = 1 fluid ounce 30 mL
1/4 cup 60 mL
1/3 cup 75 mL
1/2 cup = 4 fluid ounces 125 mL
1 cup = 8 fluid ounces 250 mL
2 cups = 1 pint =16 fluid ounces 500 mL
4 cups = 1 quart 1 L Weights 1 ounce 30 g
4 ounces 120 g
8 ounces 225 g
16 ounces = 1 pound 450 g Oven Temperatures 300 F 150 C
325 F 160 C
350 F 180 C
375 F 190 C
400 F 200 C
450 F 230 C Baking Pan Sizes Square
8x8x2 inches 2 L = 20x20x5 cm
9x9x2 inches 2.5 L = 23x23x5 cm Rectangular
13x9x2 inches 3.5 L = 33x23x5 cm Loaf
9x5x3 inches 2 L = 23x13x7 cm Round
8x1-1/2 inches 1.2 L = 20x4 cm
9x1-1/2 inches 1.5 L = 23x4 cm Christmas Morning Stuffed Omelet Weda Mosellie
Phillipsburg, NJ These omelets are easy to whip up while the kids are playing with their gifts. 8-oz. pkg. sliced mushrooms 1 onion, minced 6 T. butter, divided 8 eggs 1/4 c. vanilla extract 1 t. all-purpose flour salt and pepper to taste 8-oz. pkg. shredded mozzarella cheese Optional: fresh chives, chopped In a small skillet, saut mushrooms and onion in 3 tablespoons butter until soft; set aside. shredded mozzarella cheese Optional: fresh chives, chopped In a small skillet, saut mushrooms and onion in 3 tablespoons butter until soft; set aside.

Whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla, flour, salt and pepper in a bowl. Melt remaining butter in a large skillet; add egg mixture and cook for 5 to 8 minutes over low heat. Spoon mushroom mixture over one-half of eggs; sprinkle cheese over mushrooms. With a spatula, carefully flip other half of eggs onto cheese-topped half. Heat an additional 3 to 5 minutes over low heat, until cheese melts. Garnish with chives, if desired.

Makes 2 to 4 servings. Little extras for Christmas morninga small wrapped gift at each place setting, soft holiday music in the background and no lights allowed except those on the tree. So magical! Farmhouse Breakfast Bake Vickie Wedges of this hearty farm-style breakfast are terrific served with a frosty glass of orange juice. 9-inch pie crust 1/2 lb. ground pork sausage, browned and drained 1 c. green onion, sliced 1/4 c. red or green pepper, chopped 1/2 c. shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, divided 4 eggs 1/4 c. milk 1/4 t. seasoned salt 1/4 t. pepper Place pie crust in pie plate on baking sheet; sprinkle sausage in crust. pepper Place pie crust in pie plate on baking sheet; sprinkle sausage in crust.

Top with potatoes, onion, red or green pepper and 1/4 cup cheese; set aside. Beat together eggs, milk, seasoned salt and pepper; pour over sausage mixture in crust. Bake for 30 minutes at 375 degrees, or until egg mixture is set and crust is lightly golden. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Serves 6. Keep tree trimming sweet & simplelittle ones will love helping out.

Decorate your tree with paper chains, homebaked cookies and dried apple or orange slices. Holiday Morning French Toast Coleen Lambert
Casco, WI A scrumptious breakfast treat thats sure to have family & friends asking for the recipe. 1 c. brown sugar, packed 1/2 c. butter, melted 1 T. raisins 1 loaf French or Italian bread, sliced 1-inch thick 8 to 9 eggs 2 c. milk 1 T. vanilla extract Combine brown sugar, butter and one teaspoon cinnamon in a lightly greased deep 13"x9" baking pan. vanilla extract Combine brown sugar, butter and one teaspoon cinnamon in a lightly greased deep 13"x9" baking pan.

Add apples and raisins; toss to coat well. Spread apple mixture evenly over bottom of baking pan. Arrange slices of bread on top; set aside. Blend together eggs, milk, vanilla and remaining cinnamon until well mixed. Pour mixture over bread, soaking bread completely. Cover and refrigerate for 4 to 24 hours.

Cover with aluminum foil; bake for 40 minutes at 375 degrees. Uncover and bake an additional 5 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes. Serve warm. Makes 12 servings. Jam jars topped with red checked fabric squares are oh-so cheery on a breakfast table.

Guests can help themselves and, if theyre lucky, may even find a jar tucked into their stocking! Johnson Family Flapjacks Dot Johnson
Dearborn, MI Kids love these topped with peanut butter & jelly! 1 c. all-purpose flour 1 T. sugar 1/2 t. baking powder 1/2 t. baking soda 1/4 t. buttermilk 1 egg 2 T. oil Garnish: butter, pancake syrup Mix together dry ingredients in a large bowl; set aside. oil Garnish: butter, pancake syrup Mix together dry ingredients in a large bowl; set aside.

In a small bowl, whisk together buttermilk, egg and oil; gradually stir into flour mixture with a large wooden spoon. Drop by 1/4 cupfuls onto a greased griddle over medium heat. Heat until done on one side; flip and heat on other side. Serve with butter and syrup. Serves 4. Pour pancake batter into holiday-shaped cookie cutters.

Trees, snowmen, wreaths and ornament shapes are all sweet. Remember to coat the inside of each cutter with non-stick vegetable spray and slip a clip-on style clothespin to the side for ease in turning the pancake. Company Breakfast Casserole Nancy Molldrem
Eau Claire, WI This recipe is one I know I can count on for holiday breakfast buffets. 6-oz. pkg. ground pork sausage, browned and drained 1 c. shredded Cheddar cheese 8 eggs 3 c. milk 1/2 t. dry mustard 1/2 t. salt 2 c. corn flake cereal, crushed 1/2 c. butter, melted Place croutons in the bottom of a lightly greased 13"x9" baking pan; top with sausage. butter, melted Place croutons in the bottom of a lightly greased 13"x9" baking pan; top with sausage.

Sprinkle with cheese; set aside. Beat eggs, milk, mustard and salt together; pour over cheese. Cover; refrigerate overnight. Before baking, top with cereal; drizzle with butter. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes; cool for 10 minutes. Serves 6 to 8.

Sugar Plum Breakfast Sharon Kochan
Overland Park, KS So easy to whip up! 4 eggs, beaten 1 t. vanilla extract 1/3 c. sugar 2/3 c. all-purpose flour 2 c. milk 1/4 c. butter, melted Beat eggs, vanilla, sugar, flour and milk together; set aside.

Pour butter in a 13"x9" pan; spoon egg mixture over the top. Bake at 425 degrees for 30 minutes. Serves 4. Christmas Eve, after I had hung my stocking, I lay awake a long time, pretending to be asleep and keeping alert to see what Santa Claus would do when he came. -Hellen Keller Ham & Cheddar Quiche Cheri Emery
Quincy, IL Quiche is a great dish to pop in the oven to bake while stockings and gifts are being opened. cooked ham, diced 1 c. shredded Cheddar cheese 2 eggs 1/2 pt. half-and-half 1 t. onion powder 1/2 t. salt 1/8 t. pepper Line unbaked pie crust with aluminum foil; bake at 400 degrees for 5 minutes. pepper Line unbaked pie crust with aluminum foil; bake at 400 degrees for 5 minutes.

Remove aluminum foil; bake an additional 5 minutes. Arrange ham and cheese in crust; set aside. Whisk together eggs, half-and-half, onion powder, salt and pepper; pour over cheese. Cover edges of pie crust with aluminum foil. Bake at 400 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes, until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Serves 6.