December 30th, 2009
Looking for a special breakfast recipe to serve your weekend guests. This sure will be a hit, can’t you just taste the warm syrup on the stuffed french toast.
Ingredients
1 tub (8oz) whipped cream cheese
1 Tbsp brown sugar
1/4 tsp Watkins Nutmeg
16 slices Italian bread (1/2-inch thick)
5 eggs
1 cup milk
1 tsp Watkins Pure Vanilla Extract
1/4 tsp Watkins Rum Extract
2 tbsp butter, divided
Spiced Syrup (recipe follows)
Mix cream cheese, brown sugar and nutmeg in small bowl until well blended. Spread 2 tablespoons of cream cheese mixture on each of 8 slices of bread. Top each with second bread slice to form 8 sandwiches.
Beat eggs with wire whisk in 13 x 9-inch baking dish. Stir in milk and extracts until well blended. Dip sandwiches in egg mixture (up to 2 minutes on each side depending on how long you wish to cook on griddle–more time is required the deeper the soak). Melt 1 tbsp of the butter in, or spray with Watkins Cooking Spray
on large non-stick skillet or griddle on medium-low heat. Repeat with remaining sandwiches, melting remaining TBSP butter in skillet. Serve French toast with Spiced Syrup.
Spiced Syrup:
Mix 1 cup pancake syrup, 1 tsp Watkins Pure Vanilla Extract
and 1/4 tsp Watkins Pumpkin Pie Spice
in microwavable bowl or measuring cup. Microwave on HIGH 1 minute or until warm, stirring once.
Tips and Variations:
Spread strawberry jam on each of the second bread slices before forming sandwiches.
Make your own whipped cream cheese: With an electric hand beater or stand mixer, blend 8 oz pkg cream cheese with 1/4 cup powdered sugar, and Watkins extract of your choice (Strawberry, Raspberry, Almond, Coconut, Maple, Butter, Rum etc.) Or, add spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger or cloves.
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December 30th, 2009
With New Year’s day just around the corner along with the Superbowl, are you having a difficult time figuring out what to serve?
If, you like a little heat with your chicken, then you will have to try this recipe.
Ingredients:
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1 Tbsp Blazin’ Cajun Dip Mix
1/4 tsp salt
6 thighs, or legs
1/4 cup Garlic & Parsley Grapeseed Oil
In a large bowl, combine first 4 ingredients. Dip chicken into Grapeseed Oil and then into crumb mixture. Place chicken in a 15″ x 10″ x 1″ baking pan that has been sprayed with Watkins Cooking Spray.
Bake uncovered at 400 F for 20-25 minutes or until chicken is tender and juices run clear.
Enjoy!
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November 4th, 2009
What is a holiday turkey without the traditional herb stuffing? This Herb Stuffing recipe is prepared with Watkins wonderful gourmet herbs and seasoning .
Ingredients:
1 cup (2 sticks Butter)
2 cups celery chopped
1 cup onions chopped
2 tsp Watkins Thyme
2 tsp Watkins Rosemary
1 1/2 tsp Watkins Poultry Seasoning
1 tsp Watkins Seasoning Salt
1/2 tsp Watkins Black Pepper
12 cups dry unseasoned bread cubes
4 cups/1 quart Watkins Chicken Soup Base prepared
Cooking Directions:
Melt butter in large skillet on medium heat. Add celery and onions; cook and stir 5 minutes. Stir in Thyme, Rosemary, Poultry Seasoning, Seasoning Salt and Black Pepper. Place bread cubes in a large bowl. Add celery mixture and broth; toss gently until well mixed. Spoon into lightly greased 13 x 9 inch baking dish. Bake in preheated oven at 375 F for 35 minutes or until heated through and lightly browned.
Serves 18
Enjoy
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October 31st, 2009
When you start feeling the chill in the air and the leaves start looking like an artist painted them a beautiful crimson and golden. That is when, I start planning our trip to the Cider Mill. We always come away with a bag of fresh doughnuts and a jug of cider along with a bushel of apples. The kids and grand kids can’t wait until I cut up some apples and make the Caramel Apple dip. You will find this recipe also goes well with pears.
Ingredients
1 package (8 oz/227 g) cream cheese, softened
1/4 to 1/3 cup/60 to 80 mL brown sugar
1 tsp/5 mL Original Double-Strength Vanilla
1/2 tsp/2.5 mL Caramel Extract
Apples or pears, cored and sliced
Cooking Directions
Blend first four ingredients using electric mixer. Use as a dip for apple slices.
Makes 1 cup/250 mL.
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