Comfort Foods

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 Overnight Blueberry French Toast Gloria Bills
Plymouth, MI This delicious recipe has become a holiday tradition at our housemy husband and children love it! Its easy to make the night before, then in the morning, just pop it in the oven. 1 baguette loaf, sliced 1-inch thick 6 eggs 3 c. milk 1 c. brown sugar, packed and divided vanilla extract to taste nutmeg to taste 1/4 c. chopped pecans 2 c. blueberries Optional: maple syrup Arrange baguette slices in a lightly greased 13"x9" baking pan; set aside.

In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, 3/4 cup brown sugar, vanilla and nutmeg. Pour mixture evenly over baguette slices. Cover and chill overnight. Just before baking, sprinkle remaining brown sugar, pecans and blueberries over top. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 30 minutes, until golden and bubbly. Serve with maple syrup, if desired.

Serves 6 to 8. Get your day off to a sunny start! Whip up an overnight breakfast dish the night before and refrigerate itall ready to pop in the oven in the morning. Dutch Puffed Apple Pancake Vickie An old-fashioned favorite that puffs up high in the oven, then falls when taken outfun to make, delicious to eat! 1/4 c. butter, melted 1 Granny Smith apple, cored, peeled and thinly sliced 1/2 c. chopped walnuts 4 eggs 1 c. all-purpose flour 2 T. sugar 1 t. vanilla extract 1/4 t. cinnamon 1/8 t. salt 1/2 c. sweetened, dried cranberries 3 T. brown sugar, packed Garnish: maple syrup Spread butter in a 9" glass pie plate; arrange apple slices and nuts over butter. brown sugar, packed Garnish: maple syrup Spread butter in a 9" glass pie plate; arrange apple slices and nuts over butter.

Bake at 425 degrees until apples begin to soften and walnuts are lightly toasted, about 5 minutes. Beat together eggs, milk, flour, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon and salt in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed. Stir in cranberries. Remove pie plate from oven; spray inside edges with non-stick vegetable spray. Pour batter over apples and walnuts; sprinkle with brown sugar. Bake, uncovered, at 425 degrees until center is set and edges are puffed and golden, about 25 minutes.

Cut into wedges and serve immediately with maple syrup. Serves 4. Keep a vintage-style shaker filled with powdered sugar on the breakfast tableoh-so handy for sprinkling on pancakes, waffles and French toast. Cozy Breakfast Casserole Robin Robertson
East Stroudsburg, PA A hearty, savory hot dish that I always made on Christmas Eve to pop in the oven on Christmas morningnow that my boys are older, they still request this every year. 4 eggs, beaten 2 c. dry mustard 6 slices bread, cubed 1 lb. breakfast sausage links, browned, drained & sliced 8-oz. pkg. shredded Cheddar cheese Combine eggs, milk, and mustard in a large bowl; mix well and set aside. shredded Cheddar cheese Combine eggs, milk, and mustard in a large bowl; mix well and set aside.

Layer bread cubes, sausage and cheese in a greased 13"x9" baking pan. Pour egg mixture over top; refrigerate overnight. Bake, covered, at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes. Serves 4 to 6. -Kenneth Grahame Tinas Ooey-Gooey Cinnamon Rolls Tina Stidam
Delaware, OH Mmmmile-high rolls just like we remember from our hometown bakery! 2 envs. active dry yeast 1/2 c. warm water 1 c. buttermilk 1/2 c. plus 3 T. sugar, divided 1 T. salt 4 c. all-purpose flour 4 egg yolks 1-1/2 c. butter, softened and divided 1 T. cinnamon Optional: 3/4 c. raisins, 3/4 c. golden raisins Dissolve yeast in very warm water, between 110 and 115 degrees. golden raisins Dissolve yeast in very warm water, between 110 and 115 degrees.

Add buttermilk, 3 tablespoons sugar, salt, flour, egg yolks and one cup butter; beat with an electric mixer on high speed for 8 minutes, until smooth. Turn out onto a baking sheet; cover and refrigerate for 6 hours. Roll out dough on a floured surface 1/2 to 3/4-inch thick; melt remaining butter and brush over dough. Mix remaining sugar and cinnamon together; sprinkle over dough. Spread raisins over top, if using; roll up dough jelly-roll style, starting on long edge. Place seam-side down; cut into 2-inch slices.

Place on a greased 11"x9" baking sheet; cover. Let rise until double in bulk; bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes. Spread Vanilla Glaze over warm rolls. Makes one dozen. Vanilla Glaze: 1 vanilla bean 2-3/4 c. butter, melted 2 T. water 1 T. vanilla extract Slice vanilla bean in half lengthwise; scrape out seeds from both halves. vanilla extract Slice vanilla bean in half lengthwise; scrape out seeds from both halves.

Whisk together with remaining ingredients until smooth. A pinch of ground cloves brings out the flavor in cinnamon-sugar. Miss Karens Coffee Cake Sandy Bernards
Valencia, CA Incredibly deliciousso soothing with a cup of coffee or tea. 2 c. all-purpose flour 2 c. butter, diced 8-oz. container sour cream 1 egg, beaten 1 t. vanilla extract 1/4 t. ground ginger 1 t. baking soda 3 T. sugar 1 t. cinnamon 1 c. chopped pecans Mix together flour and brown sugar in a large bowl; cut in butter until crumbly. chopped pecans Mix together flour and brown sugar in a large bowl; cut in butter until crumbly.

Press 2-3/4 cups of mixture into a greased 13"x9" baking pan; set aside remaining mixture. In a separate bowl, combine sour cream, egg, vanilla, ginger and baking soda; add remaining crumbly mixture. Pour over crust. In a small bowl, combine sugar, cinnamon and pecans; sprinkle over sour cream mixture. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes. Share a cup of tea with a special friend. Share a cup of tea with a special friend.

On a doily-covered tray, arrange a cream pitcher, small bowls of sugar cubes and lemon wedges alongside a pot of hot spice tea. Add a basket of muffinswhat could be more cheerful? Brown Sugar Baked Oatmeal Sharon Demers
Dolores, CO When I was a little girl, Mom would have freshly baked oatmeal raisin cookies ready when I came home from school. This recipe reminds me of themsuch a warm & cozy memory. 1/2 c. butter, softened 1/2 c. honey 2 eggs, beaten 3 c. long-cooking oats, uncooked 2 t. baking powder 1 t. salt 1 c. milk Optional: chopped dried fruit or nuts Garnish: applesauce, honey, maple syrup Blend together butter and brown sugar or honey. milk Optional: chopped dried fruit or nuts Garnish: applesauce, honey, maple syrup Blend together butter and brown sugar or honey.