Best Bread for French Toast

For most of us, who do not like to tease our brains, the best bread for French toast would be the one that is lightly sweet and the wonderful flavor just lingers on. This article is a compilation of recipes made with bread which are supposedly considered, the best bread.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2/3 cup whole milk
• 4 large eggs
• 1 1/2 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Mix all the ingredients in a shallow bowl and whip them up together by using a blender or an egg beater.
2. Immerse the bread into the egg mixture. Make sure both the sides of the bread are covered.
3. Melt one and a half tablespoon of butter in a frying pan.
4. Add the soaked bread and cook until it is golden brown.
5. Use a spatula to flip the side of the bread.
6. Serve it hot after sprinkling powdered sugar or maple syrup.

Italian Bread

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup orange juice
• 4 eggs
• One day old Italian bread, 6-8 pcs (thickly sliced)
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• Crushed plain cornflakes
• Powdered sugar
• 3 tablespoons honey

Directions

1. Spread the bread as a single layer on a baking dish.
2. Whip together eggs, honey and vanilla.
3. Pour this mixture over the bread. The bread should be thoroughly coat, leaving the excess mixture to be absorbed.
4. Cover the baking dish and refrigerate it overnight.
5. The next day, heat the oven to 400 degrees.
6. Melt butter and pre-heat the glass baking dish, in the oven.
7. Spread the cornflakes on the plate and dip both sides of bread into the flakes.
8. Place in the hot baking dish.
9. Cooking time depends on the size of the bread.
10. Check to see if the bottom of the bread has turned dark golden brown. That is an indication that the toast is cooked.
11. Dress up the plate with fresh melon and drizzle with honey or powdered sugar.

Banana Bread

Ingredients

• 3 eggs
• 3 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 loaf banana bread
• confectioners' sugar for dusting (optional)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. Whip together the eggs, sweetened condensed milk and vanilla with a fork, in a shallow bowl. Keep this aside.
2. Take a large skillet and melt butter over medium heat.
3. Cut banana bread into 4 thick slices.
4. Dip each slice of bread into the egg mixture.
5. Place it in the hot pan.
6. Cook till both the sides of the bread are golden brown.
7. Before serving, dust it with confectioners' sugar.

Hawaiian Bread

Ingredients

• 3 eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon rum-flavored extract
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 can (8 ounce) crushed pineapple, with juice
• 1 (1 pound) thickly sliced loaf Hawaiian sweet bread
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
• 1 cup maple syrup
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 1 (3 ounce) can mandarin orange segments, drained

Directions

1. Whisk together egg yolks, egg white, vanilla, rum extract, orange zest, water and 1 tablespoon honey, in a shallow bowl.
2. Coat bread slices in egg mixture and then keep it aside.
3. In a small saucepan, add crushed pineapple, mandarin oranges, honey and maple syrup. Slightly heat it over medium-low heat for 3 minutes.
4. Heat a frying pan over medium high heat.
5. Fry bread slices until golden brown on both sides and serve hot with fruit sauce.

Wheat Bread

Ingredients

• 8 pieces whole wheat bread
• 2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 1/2 cups soy milk
• 2 eggs

Directions

1. In a shallow baking pan, whip together milk, eggs, vanilla and cinnamon.
2. Place pieces of bread in this mixture.
3. Heat a fry pan over medium heat.
4. Place the soaked bread on the pan and cook until both the sides are golden brown.
5. Serve with maple syrup or favorite fruit jam spread.

French Toast Bread Pudding

Ingredients

• 1 loaf of challah or brioche, crust removed, cut into large cubes
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 2 cups milk (or buttermilk is good too)
• 3 tablespoons sugar, honey or sweetener of your choice
• 4 eggs, beaten
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Take a large casserole and butter it. Then fill with the bread.
2. Whip together milk, vanilla, cinnamon, salt and sugar into the eggs.
3. Pour the custard mixture over the bread and toss it lightly.
4. Refrigerate overnight.
5. Preheat the oven to 375 F. Toss the bread to give that extra "fluff".
6. Bake until lightly golden brown. Insert a toothpick to see if it comes out dry.
7. The cooking time is approximately 45 minutes.
8. Sprinkle with powdered sugar or maple syrup and serve.

Once you try out these recipes, rest assured, you will be greatly pleased and satiated with the taste of French life.

For most of us, who do not like to tease our brains, the best bread for French toast would be the one that is lightly sweet and the wonderful flavor just lingers on. This article is a compilation of recipes made with bread which are supposedly considered, the best bread.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2/3 cup whole milk
• 4 large eggs
• 1 1/2 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Mix all the ingredients in a shallow bowl and whip them up together by using a blender or an egg beater.
2. Immerse the bread into the egg mixture. Make sure both the sides of the bread are covered.
3. Melt one and a half tablespoon of butter in a frying pan.
4. Add the soaked bread and cook until it is golden brown.
5. Use a spatula to flip the side of the bread.
6. Serve it hot after sprinkling powdered sugar or maple syrup.

Italian Bread

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup orange juice
• 4 eggs
• One day old Italian bread, 6-8 pcs (thickly sliced)
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• Crushed plain cornflakes
• Powdered sugar
• 3 tablespoons honey

Directions

1. Spread the bread as a single layer on a baking dish.
2. Whip together eggs, honey and vanilla.
3. Pour this mixture over the bread. The bread should be thoroughly coat, leaving the excess mixture to be absorbed.
4. Cover the baking dish and refrigerate it overnight.
5. The next day, heat the oven to 400 degrees.
6. Melt butter and pre-heat the glass baking dish, in the oven.
7. Spread the cornflakes on the plate and dip both sides of bread into the flakes.
8. Place in the hot baking dish.
9. Cooking time depends on the size of the bread.
10. Check to see if the bottom of the bread has turned dark golden brown. That is an indication that the toast is cooked.
11. Dress up the plate with fresh melon and drizzle with honey or powdered sugar.

Banana Bread

Ingredients

• 3 eggs
• 3 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 loaf banana bread
• confectioners' sugar for dusting (optional)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. Whip together the eggs, sweetened condensed milk and vanilla with a fork, in a shallow bowl. Keep this aside.
2. Take a large skillet and melt butter over medium heat.
3. Cut banana bread into 4 thick slices.
4. Dip each slice of bread into the egg mixture.
5. Place it in the hot pan.
6. Cook till both the sides of the bread are golden brown.
7. Before serving, dust it with confectioners' sugar.

Hawaiian Bread

Ingredients

• 3 eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon rum-flavored extract
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 can (8 ounce) crushed pineapple, with juice
• 1 (1 pound) thickly sliced loaf Hawaiian sweet bread
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
• 1 cup maple syrup
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 1 (3 ounce) can mandarin orange segments, drained

Directions

1. Whisk together egg yolks, egg white, vanilla, rum extract, orange zest, water and 1 tablespoon honey, in a shallow bowl.
2. Coat bread slices in egg mixture and then keep it aside.
3. In a small saucepan, add crushed pineapple, mandarin oranges, honey and maple syrup. Slightly heat it over medium-low heat for 3 minutes.
4. Heat a frying pan over medium high heat.
5. Fry bread slices until golden brown on both sides and serve hot with fruit sauce.

Wheat Bread

Ingredients

• 8 pieces whole wheat bread
• 2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 1/2 cups soy milk
• 2 eggs

Directions

1. In a shallow baking pan, whip together milk, eggs, vanilla and cinnamon.
2. Place pieces of bread in this mixture.
3. Heat a fry pan over medium heat.
4. Place the soaked bread on the pan and cook until both the sides are golden brown.
5. Serve with maple syrup or favorite fruit jam spread.

French Toast Bread Pudding

Ingredients

• 1 loaf of challah or brioche, crust removed, cut into large cubes
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 2 cups milk (or buttermilk is good too)
• 3 tablespoons sugar, honey or sweetener of your choice
• 4 eggs, beaten
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Take a large casserole and butter it. Then fill with the bread.
2. Whip together milk, vanilla, cinnamon, salt and sugar into the eggs.
3. Pour the custard mixture over the bread and toss it lightly.
4. Refrigerate overnight.
5. Preheat the oven to 375 F. Toss the bread to give that extra "fluff".
6. Bake until lightly golden brown. Insert a toothpick to see if it comes out dry.
7. The cooking time is approximately 45 minutes.
8. Sprinkle with powdered sugar or maple syrup and serve.

Once you try out these recipes, rest assured, you will be greatly pleased and satiated with the taste of French life.

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Muscadine Jelly

Muscadine grapes is a variety of grapes that grows mostly in California and they are harvested in August through September. They have a fruity taste without any pronounced muskiness and are either black, pinkish red or bronze in color. They grow in small clusters like berries and are not found in bunches. The muscadine grape is 1 to 1 inches round with a thick skin and it also contains 4 to 5 hard seeds that are oval in shape. As the sugar content of muscadine grapes varies between 16 to 24 percent it is used for producing a variety of food products like jams, jellies and wine.

Muscadine Jelly from Scratch
Ingredients

• 1 cups muscadine grapes
• 1 cup sugar
• cup water
• Juice of 1 large lemon
• 1 jam jar

Method

Sterilize the jam jar by rinsing it thoroughly with hot water. Let it dry and keep it aside. Take a large saucepan and add the muscadine along with the water. Let it simmer gently over medium heat for some time. You will find that the muscadine begins to ooze out its juices. With the help of a wooden ladle crush the muscadine until all the juice has been pressed out. Now pour this muscadine juice and pulp through a cheesecloth. Discard the pulp and transfer the muscadine juice back into the saucepan. Allow the juice to boil for some time until it has thickened. Add the sugar into the muscadine juice and stir continuously with the ladle so that the sugar gets dissolved and has a syrup like consistency. Finally add the lemon juice and let the mixture simmer over low heat for 15 to 20 minutes. Skim of any impurities or foam from the top of the jelly. Pour the hot jelly into the jam jar and let it cool completely before refrigerating.

Spicy Muscadine Jelly
Ingredients

• 4 cups muscadine grapes
• 5 cups sugar
• 2 cups water
• 1 plum fruit, seed removed
• 2 habanero chillies

Method

With the help of a sharp knife slit the habanero chillies into half and remove seeds. Chop the chillies into small pieces and place them in a saucepan. Add the muscadines, plum, sugar and water into the saucepan and let it simmer in medium heat for some time. Slightly crush the muscadine and boil it on low heat until you get a thick consistency. Remove the mixture from heat and strain to remove all the pulp and seeds. Pour the hot jelly into sterilized jam jars. Refrigerate when the jelly has cooled and enjoy this wonderfully hot and sweet muscadine jelly.

Easy Muscadine Jelly
Ingredients

• 4 cups muscadine juice concentrate
• 1 packet liquid pectin
• 7 cups sugar
• 4 teaspoon lemon juice

Method

In a large pot add the muscadine juice concentrate, lemon juice and pectin and let it come to a boil. Add the sugar and stir continuously with a wooden ladle so that the sugar is completely dissolved. Boil the liquid for some time until you have a thick syrupy consistency. Skim off the scum that is present on top of the jelly. Pour the jelly into sterilized jars and store them in the refrigerator.

Avoid using too much water when you boil the muscadine grapes as this will make the jelly more runny and you will lose the wonderful tart taste. Make sure that you sterilize the jars before pouring the jelly into it otherwise it might get spoiled. You can also experiment with the basic muscadine jelly recipe by adding different varieties of grapes to the muscadine.

Muscadine grapes is a variety of grapes that grows mostly in California and they are harvested in August through September. They have a fruity taste without any pronounced muskiness and are either black, pinkish red or bronze in color. They grow in small clusters like berries and are not found in bunches. The muscadine grape is 1 to 1 inches round with a thick skin and it also contains 4 to 5 hard seeds that are oval in shape. As the sugar content of muscadine grapes varies between 16 to 24 percent it is used for producing a variety of food products like jams, jellies and wine.

Muscadine Jelly from Scratch
Ingredients

• 1 cups muscadine grapes
• 1 cup sugar
• cup water
• Juice of 1 large lemon
• 1 jam jar

Method

Sterilize the jam jar by rinsing it thoroughly with hot water. Let it dry and keep it aside. Take a large saucepan and add the muscadine along with the water. Let it simmer gently over medium heat for some time. You will find that the muscadine begins to ooze out its juices. With the help of a wooden ladle crush the muscadine until all the juice has been pressed out. Now pour this muscadine juice and pulp through a cheesecloth. Discard the pulp and transfer the muscadine juice back into the saucepan. Allow the juice to boil for some time until it has thickened. Add the sugar into the muscadine juice and stir continuously with the ladle so that the sugar gets dissolved and has a syrup like consistency. Finally add the lemon juice and let the mixture simmer over low heat for 15 to 20 minutes. Skim of any impurities or foam from the top of the jelly. Pour the hot jelly into the jam jar and let it cool completely before refrigerating.

Spicy Muscadine Jelly
Ingredients

• 4 cups muscadine grapes
• 5 cups sugar
• 2 cups water
• 1 plum fruit, seed removed
• 2 habanero chillies

Method

With the help of a sharp knife slit the habanero chillies into half and remove seeds. Chop the chillies into small pieces and place them in a saucepan. Add the muscadines, plum, sugar and water into the saucepan and let it simmer in medium heat for some time. Slightly crush the muscadine and boil it on low heat until you get a thick consistency. Remove the mixture from heat and strain to remove all the pulp and seeds. Pour the hot jelly into sterilized jam jars. Refrigerate when the jelly has cooled and enjoy this wonderfully hot and sweet muscadine jelly.

Easy Muscadine Jelly
Ingredients

• 4 cups muscadine juice concentrate
• 1 packet liquid pectin
• 7 cups sugar
• 4 teaspoon lemon juice

Method

In a large pot add the muscadine juice concentrate, lemon juice and pectin and let it come to a boil. Add the sugar and stir continuously with a wooden ladle so that the sugar is completely dissolved. Boil the liquid for some time until you have a thick syrupy consistency. Skim off the scum that is present on top of the jelly. Pour the jelly into sterilized jars and store them in the refrigerator.

Avoid using too much water when you boil the muscadine grapes as this will make the jelly more runny and you will lose the wonderful tart taste. Make sure that you sterilize the jars before pouring the jelly into it otherwise it might get spoiled. You can also experiment with the basic muscadine jelly recipe by adding different varieties of grapes to the muscadine.

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Aronia Berry

Aronia berry plant is a deciduous bush with three cultivars, categorized under the family Rosaceae. Commonly referred to as chokeberries, this indigenous plant of North America is adapted in moist swamp habitats. The cultivars are named based on the berry color at the ripened stage. Commonly grown varieties are red chokeberry, purple chokeberry and black chokeberry. Out of this, red variety is more palatable than others. Aronia berries are also used as a source of dark-colored dye. Here, we shall take a look at the aronia berry plants and the benefits of ripened aronia berries.

Aronia Plant Description

At present, aronia berry plants are commonly cultivated in almost all regions of the world, specifically for their ornamental value and antioxidant rich berries. They are quite hardy, in terms of water availability, sunlight exposure and disease resistance. To be more precise, you can grow these beautiful shrubs and bushes with less care and effort. In the natural habitat, they are found growing under trees. Thus, even if you do not have enough space in the garden, plant aronia berry bushes under larger trees.

Apart from the pendulous fruits borne in clusters, the fall leaf color and summer blossoms add a unique view to the garden. However, the exact flowering time may be different according to the growing conditions. With the increased interest in planting aronia amongst gardening enthusiasts, most nurseries keep varieties of aronia platelets. Also, several new cultivars are being developed for growing in gardens. While some are best prized for their aesthetic value, others are selected for bearing large fruits.

If you are planning to grow this landscaping shrub, choose cultivars that suit the climatic conditions in your area. Even though, aronia berry plants grow well in any type of growing condition (sandy, loamy, drought, etc.), select a garden site that receives partial or indirect sunlight. Placing them in very dark corners will increase the risk of powdery mildew and other fungal infestations. Provide the minimal growth requirements and your aronia plants will bear large berries in late summer.

Aronia Berry Benefits

These berries are unpalatable in raw form. In fact, the common name 'chokeberry' is given with reference to the highly astringent, bitter-tasting, inedible raw fruits. When ripened, these berries are used for making jams, jellies, juice, syrups, wines and tinctures. The antioxidant property of aronia berries comes from the phenolic phytochemical called anthocyanins pigments, which are present in high amounts. There is no other berry that match the antioxidant value of aronia berries.

The black aronia variety contains the highest percentage of antioxidants. Considering this, rigorous studies have been done on black and purple chokeberry. Some of the health benefits provided by aronia berries are stabilizing blood sugar levels, protecting liver cells, reducing inflammatory responses and minimizing risk of cardiovascular diseases. Researches are ongoing to examine the anti tumor effects of aronia berries. If it turns out positive, then aronia berries will be a great supplement for cancer patients.

So, plant aronia berry plants in your yard and appreciate its beauty. You can use freshly harvested berries for making refreshing juices and drinks. The taste of aronia berry juice is something unique; you will find it sweet and tart (similar to that of cranberry juice). In general, aronia berry extract and juice are used for therapeutic purposes. Incorporate aronia berry recipes in your daily diet and reap the several benefits of this amazing fruit.

Aronia berry plant is a deciduous bush with three cultivars, categorized under the family Rosaceae. Commonly referred to as chokeberries, this indigenous plant of North America is adapted in moist swamp habitats. The cultivars are named based on the berry color at the ripened stage. Commonly grown varieties are red chokeberry, purple chokeberry and black chokeberry. Out of this, red variety is more palatable than others. Aronia berries are also used as a source of dark-colored dye. Here, we shall take a look at the aronia berry plants and the benefits of ripened aronia berries.

Aronia Plant Description

At present, aronia berry plants are commonly cultivated in almost all regions of the world, specifically for their ornamental value and antioxidant rich berries. They are quite hardy, in terms of water availability, sunlight exposure and disease resistance. To be more precise, you can grow these beautiful shrubs and bushes with less care and effort. In the natural habitat, they are found growing under trees. Thus, even if you do not have enough space in the garden, plant aronia berry bushes under larger trees.

Apart from the pendulous fruits borne in clusters, the fall leaf color and summer blossoms add a unique view to the garden. However, the exact flowering time may be different according to the growing conditions. With the increased interest in planting aronia amongst gardening enthusiasts, most nurseries keep varieties of aronia platelets. Also, several new cultivars are being developed for growing in gardens. While some are best prized for their aesthetic value, others are selected for bearing large fruits.

If you are planning to grow this landscaping shrub, choose cultivars that suit the climatic conditions in your area. Even though, aronia berry plants grow well in any type of growing condition (sandy, loamy, drought, etc.), select a garden site that receives partial or indirect sunlight. Placing them in very dark corners will increase the risk of powdery mildew and other fungal infestations. Provide the minimal growth requirements and your aronia plants will bear large berries in late summer.

Aronia Berry Benefits

These berries are unpalatable in raw form. In fact, the common name 'chokeberry' is given with reference to the highly astringent, bitter-tasting, inedible raw fruits. When ripened, these berries are used for making jams, jellies, juice, syrups, wines and tinctures. The antioxidant property of aronia berries comes from the phenolic phytochemical called anthocyanins pigments, which are present in high amounts. There is no other berry that match the antioxidant value of aronia berries.

The black aronia variety contains the highest percentage of antioxidants. Considering this, rigorous studies have been done on black and purple chokeberry. Some of the health benefits provided by aronia berries are stabilizing blood sugar levels, protecting liver cells, reducing inflammatory responses and minimizing risk of cardiovascular diseases. Researches are ongoing to examine the anti tumor effects of aronia berries. If it turns out positive, then aronia berries will be a great supplement for cancer patients.

So, plant aronia berry plants in your yard and appreciate its beauty. You can use freshly harvested berries for making refreshing juices and drinks. The taste of aronia berry juice is something unique; you will find it sweet and tart (similar to that of cranberry juice). In general, aronia berry extract and juice are used for therapeutic purposes. Incorporate aronia berry recipes in your daily diet and reap the several benefits of this amazing fruit.

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Lebanese Lentils (Mujadara) Recipe

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The Lebanese Recipes Kitchen (The home of delicious Lebanese Recipes and Middle Eastern food recipes) invites you to try Lebanese Lentils (Mujadara) Recipe. Enjoy the Middle Eastern Cuisine and learn how to make Lebanese Lentils (Mujadara).

Total Time: 1 hrs 40 mins
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 1 hrs 30 mins 
 
Servings: 6
 
Ingredients:   

1 medium onion, diced (you can use more if you like, I do) 
2 tablespoons olive oil 
1 cup brown rice (I use Uncle Ben's) 
1 cup brown lentils 
4 cups water (approximately) 
1/2 teaspoon salt (you can use more or less) 

Directions: 

1 Heat oil in pan. 

2 add onions, and cook on medium high heat until they are brown- stir occasionally. 

3 stir in rice and lentils, mix in with onions. 

4 add water. 

5 add salt, mix contents. 

6 cover and simmer. 

7 This will take over an hour. The water will be absorbed into rice and lentils. Make sure they are soft. Sometimes you may need to add a little more water. Stir occasionally. 

8 Best if served in a shallow bowl, and let sit for 10 minutes or so. Enjoy warm or cold.

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More from the Lebanese Recipes Kitchen:

Lentil & lamb moussaka 
Spiced Chicken and Lentils 
Turkish lamb pizza with pumpkin & lentils 
Lebanese Lentils & Red Peppers  
Harira: Moroccan Chickpea Stew with Chicken and Lentils 
Black Lentil and Couscous Salad 

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The Lebanese Recipes Kitchen (The home of delicious Lebanese Recipes and Middle Eastern food recipes) invites you to try Lebanese Lentils (Mujadara) Recipe. Enjoy the Middle Eastern Cuisine and learn how to make Lebanese Lentils (Mujadara).

Total Time: 1 hrs 40 mins
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 1 hrs 30 mins 
 
Servings: 6
 
Ingredients:   

1 medium onion, diced (you can use more if you like, I do) 
2 tablespoons olive oil 
1 cup brown rice (I use Uncle Ben's) 
1 cup brown lentils 
4 cups water (approximately) 
1/2 teaspoon salt (you can use more or less) 

Directions: 

1 Heat oil in pan. 

2 add onions, and cook on medium high heat until they are brown- stir occasionally. 

3 stir in rice and lentils, mix in with onions. 

4 add water. 

5 add salt, mix contents. 

6 cover and simmer. 

7 This will take over an hour. The water will be absorbed into rice and lentils. Make sure they are soft. Sometimes you may need to add a little more water. Stir occasionally. 

8 Best if served in a shallow bowl, and let sit for 10 minutes or so. Enjoy warm or cold.

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More from the Lebanese Recipes Kitchen:

Lentil & lamb moussaka 
Spiced Chicken and Lentils 
Turkish lamb pizza with pumpkin & lentils 
Lebanese Lentils & Red Peppers  
Harira: Moroccan Chickpea Stew with Chicken and Lentils 
Black Lentil and Couscous Salad 

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Marvelous Middle-Eastern Marinated Yogurt Lemon Chicken Recipe

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The Lebanese Recipes Kitchen (The home of delicious Lebanese Recipes and Middle Eastern food recipes) invites you to try Marvelous Middle-Eastern Marinated Yogurt Lemon Chicken Recipe. Enjoy the Middle Eastern Cuisine and learn how to make Marvelous Middle-Eastern Marinated Yogurt Lemon Chicken.

Servings: 4

Ingredients: 

1/2 cup plain yogurt
2 teaspoons lemon zest
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 garlic clove, crushed
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 lbs boneless skinless chicken

Directions: 

1 Mix the yogurt with the seasonings place in a plastic bag with the chicken. Marinate for 2 hours to overnight.

2 Pound chicken in the bag with the marinade to 1/2 thick and grill, saute, skewer or bake until lightly browned and cooked through.

3 Serve with rice or pasta and salad and enjoy! 

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More from the Lebanese Recipes Kitchen:

The best marinated lamb kebabs
Lamb kebabs with minted yoghurt
Lamb kebab with sage
Chicken skewers with hommus
Spicy Beef Kebabs
Turkish Lamb & Eggplant Kebabs 

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The Lebanese Recipes Kitchen (The home of delicious Lebanese Recipes and Middle Eastern food recipes) invites you to try Marvelous Middle-Eastern Marinated Yogurt Lemon Chicken Recipe. Enjoy the Middle Eastern Cuisine and learn how to make Marvelous Middle-Eastern Marinated Yogurt Lemon Chicken.

Servings: 4

Ingredients: 

1/2 cup plain yogurt
2 teaspoons lemon zest
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 garlic clove, crushed
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 lbs boneless skinless chicken

Directions: 

1 Mix the yogurt with the seasonings place in a plastic bag with the chicken. Marinate for 2 hours to overnight.

2 Pound chicken in the bag with the marinade to 1/2 thick and grill, saute, skewer or bake until lightly browned and cooked through.

3 Serve with rice or pasta and salad and enjoy! 

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More from the Lebanese Recipes Kitchen:

The best marinated lamb kebabs
Lamb kebabs with minted yoghurt
Lamb kebab with sage
Chicken skewers with hommus
Spicy Beef Kebabs
Turkish Lamb & Eggplant Kebabs 

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Pasta Fagioli

INGREDIENTS

¼ cup olive oil

¾ cup pancetta, cut into chunks

1 yellow onion, chopped

½ cup celery, chopped

2 garlic cloves, chopped

¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped

1 8-ounce can chopped tomatoes

8 cups chicken broth

2 tablespoons tomato paste

3 cups beans (kidney, cece, mixed) 

2 cups ditalini pasta

DIRECTIONS 

Heat olive oil in a heavy pot. Add pancetta, onions, celery, garlic and parsley and tomatoes.

Cook for 8 to 10 minutes.

Add chicken broth, paste, and beans. Bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer for 30-45 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. 

Bring soup back up to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 10 more minutes.

Remove from heat.

Serve into bowls and sprinkle cheese and a drizzle of olive oil in each bowl. 

INGREDIENTS

¼ cup olive oil

¾ cup pancetta, cut into chunks

1 yellow onion, chopped

½ cup celery, chopped

2 garlic cloves, chopped

¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped

1 8-ounce can chopped tomatoes

8 cups chicken broth

2 tablespoons tomato paste

3 cups beans (kidney, cece, mixed) 

2 cups ditalini pasta

DIRECTIONS 

Heat olive oil in a heavy pot. Add pancetta, onions, celery, garlic and parsley and tomatoes.

Cook for 8 to 10 minutes.

Add chicken broth, paste, and beans. Bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer for 30-45 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. 

Bring soup back up to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 10 more minutes.

Remove from heat.

Serve into bowls and sprinkle cheese and a drizzle of olive oil in each bowl. 

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Christmas Brunch Recipes

Every country and, in most cases, every family has its own traditions of brunch meal recipes which are used to design la carte brunch menus for Christmas. Often, families gather together for Christmas and it is a big celebration for everyone. Children wake up on Christmas morning to see what Father Christmas has left them in the stockings. Baked treats are prepared beforehand which are served for the brunch. Using these menu ideas, you will be able to dish out a Christmas brunch like a pro. Now let's see some useful recipes.

Brunch Menu Ideas with Recipes for Christmas

These are different recipes which will help you with Christmas brunch ideas.

• Pork Casserole
• Apple Sausage Patty
• Baked French Toast
• German Pancakes with Apples

Pork CasseroleThis is a comparatively simple Christmas recipe which is also not time-consuming. You will see your guests licking their fingers as they eat this Christmas dish. Find below the ingredients required for this recipe along with the directions to make it.

Ingredients

• Pork Sausage 2 pounds
• Onion (chopped) 1 large
• Rice (cooked) 2 cups
• Crisp Rice Cereal 3 cups
• Cheddar Cheese (shredded) 3 cups
• Eggs 6
• Condensed Cream of Celery Soup 2 cans
• Milk cup

Method

• You will need to use a skillet for this recipe. In the skillet, mix the sausage and chopped onion.
• Cook it till the color of the meat is no longer pink. Once it is cooked, drain out the extra water present in it.
• While the meat is getting cooked, beat the eggs along with milk and soup in a bowl.
• Take a baking dish and grease it. In the baking dish, layer the meat alternately with cooked rice, rice cereal and cheddar cheese.
• Spread the beaten eggs as the top most layer.
• Bake the dish without any cover at 350F for approximately 50 to 55 minutes.
• Dip a knife in the center of the dish. If it comes out clean, the dish is well-baked.
• Do not start removing immediately, let the dish stand for 5 to 7 minutes and then cut.

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Apple Sausage PattyThis is my personal favorite. Do you wonder why? Because the leftovers can be used as burger patty.

Ingredients

• Onion (chopped) cup
• Pork Sausage 1 pound
• Apple (peeled, shredded) 1
• Sage teaspoon
• Red pepper and salt as per taste

Method

• To make the apple sausage patty, mix all the ingredients in a bowl.
• Once all the ingredients are mixed well, you will be able to make about 12 balls of equal size.
• You can give the shape of your choice to the patties.
• Cover these patties and refrigerate for about 30 to 40 minutes.
• Take a skillet and place the patties on the skillet and cook till their color is no longer pink. You will need approximately 5 to 7 minutes for the same.
• You can make the patties the previous day itself and refrigerate in a plastic food wrap which will help you save time on the Christmas morning.

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Baked French ToastThis is one of the healthy brunch recipes for Christmas with which you will be able to serve 12 people.

Ingredients

• French Loaf Bread 1 pound
• Eggs 8
• Milk 2 cups
• 1 cups Fresh Cream
• Vanilla Extract 2 teaspoons
• Ground Cinnamon teaspoon
• Butter cup
• Brown Sugar 1 cups
• Light Corn Syrup 3 tablespoons

Method

• Take a large bowl and beat the eggs along with milk, cream, vanilla and ground cinnamon. Grease the baking dish with butter.
• In the baking dish, arrange the slices of bread at the bottom. On the bread, pour the egg mixture and cover the dish and refrigerate overnight.
• On the wintry Christmas morning, preheat the oven to 350 Fahrenheit.
• While the oven is heating, in a saucepan, combine butter, brown sugar and corn syrup till it is bubbling.
• Pour this syrup on the bread.
• Bake the dish uncovered for about 40 to 45 minutes.

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German Pancakes with ApplesAs the name suggests, this is a German recipe. Let's see, what the ingredients for this recipe are.

Ingredients

• Eggs 6
• Flour 1 cups
• Milk 1 cup
• Fresh Cream 1 cups
• Vanilla 1 teaspoon
• Vegetable Oil cup
• Baking Powder teaspoon
• Salt teaspoon
• Apples cup for each pancake

Method

• In a bowl, mix milk, vanilla and cream on medium speed for about 6 to 7 minutes, till it forms a smooth mixture.
• Add eggs and oil as you continue to beat for a while. Take a saut pan and heat about 2 tablespoons of oil over medium heat.
• On the pan, add about 1 cup of batter and the apples. Let the pancakes cook, once they are set, lift the edges so that the uncooked batter runs under.
• Turn the pancakes while they are still wet on the surface and cook them in the oven for 6 minutes.
• Remove the pancakes and sprinkle cinnamon on them. You may want to try this recipe with blueberries instead of the apples.

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I hope, by now you already have your Christmas brunch ideas in place and you are waiting to use these recipes. Here's wishing you a 'Merry Christmas' and 'happy cooking'!

Every country and, in most cases, every family has its own traditions of brunch meal recipes which are used to design la carte brunch menus for Christmas. Often, families gather together for Christmas and it is a big celebration for everyone. Children wake up on Christmas morning to see what Father Christmas has left them in the stockings. Baked treats are prepared beforehand which are served for the brunch. Using these menu ideas, you will be able to dish out a Christmas brunch like a pro. Now let's see some useful recipes.

Brunch Menu Ideas with Recipes for Christmas

These are different recipes which will help you with Christmas brunch ideas.

• Pork Casserole
• Apple Sausage Patty
• Baked French Toast
• German Pancakes with Apples

Pork CasseroleThis is a comparatively simple Christmas recipe which is also not time-consuming. You will see your guests licking their fingers as they eat this Christmas dish. Find below the ingredients required for this recipe along with the directions to make it.

Ingredients

• Pork Sausage 2 pounds
• Onion (chopped) 1 large
• Rice (cooked) 2 cups
• Crisp Rice Cereal 3 cups
• Cheddar Cheese (shredded) 3 cups
• Eggs 6
• Condensed Cream of Celery Soup 2 cans
• Milk cup

Method

• You will need to use a skillet for this recipe. In the skillet, mix the sausage and chopped onion.
• Cook it till the color of the meat is no longer pink. Once it is cooked, drain out the extra water present in it.
• While the meat is getting cooked, beat the eggs along with milk and soup in a bowl.
• Take a baking dish and grease it. In the baking dish, layer the meat alternately with cooked rice, rice cereal and cheddar cheese.
• Spread the beaten eggs as the top most layer.
• Bake the dish without any cover at 350F for approximately 50 to 55 minutes.
• Dip a knife in the center of the dish. If it comes out clean, the dish is well-baked.
• Do not start removing immediately, let the dish stand for 5 to 7 minutes and then cut.

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Apple Sausage PattyThis is my personal favorite. Do you wonder why? Because the leftovers can be used as burger patty.

Ingredients

• Onion (chopped) cup
• Pork Sausage 1 pound
• Apple (peeled, shredded) 1
• Sage teaspoon
• Red pepper and salt as per taste

Method

• To make the apple sausage patty, mix all the ingredients in a bowl.
• Once all the ingredients are mixed well, you will be able to make about 12 balls of equal size.
• You can give the shape of your choice to the patties.
• Cover these patties and refrigerate for about 30 to 40 minutes.
• Take a skillet and place the patties on the skillet and cook till their color is no longer pink. You will need approximately 5 to 7 minutes for the same.
• You can make the patties the previous day itself and refrigerate in a plastic food wrap which will help you save time on the Christmas morning.

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Baked French ToastThis is one of the healthy brunch recipes for Christmas with which you will be able to serve 12 people.

Ingredients

• French Loaf Bread 1 pound
• Eggs 8
• Milk 2 cups
• 1 cups Fresh Cream
• Vanilla Extract 2 teaspoons
• Ground Cinnamon teaspoon
• Butter cup
• Brown Sugar 1 cups
• Light Corn Syrup 3 tablespoons

Method

• Take a large bowl and beat the eggs along with milk, cream, vanilla and ground cinnamon. Grease the baking dish with butter.
• In the baking dish, arrange the slices of bread at the bottom. On the bread, pour the egg mixture and cover the dish and refrigerate overnight.
• On the wintry Christmas morning, preheat the oven to 350 Fahrenheit.
• While the oven is heating, in a saucepan, combine butter, brown sugar and corn syrup till it is bubbling.
• Pour this syrup on the bread.
• Bake the dish uncovered for about 40 to 45 minutes.

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German Pancakes with ApplesAs the name suggests, this is a German recipe. Let's see, what the ingredients for this recipe are.

Ingredients

• Eggs 6
• Flour 1 cups
• Milk 1 cup
• Fresh Cream 1 cups
• Vanilla 1 teaspoon
• Vegetable Oil cup
• Baking Powder teaspoon
• Salt teaspoon
• Apples cup for each pancake

Method

• In a bowl, mix milk, vanilla and cream on medium speed for about 6 to 7 minutes, till it forms a smooth mixture.
• Add eggs and oil as you continue to beat for a while. Take a saut pan and heat about 2 tablespoons of oil over medium heat.
• On the pan, add about 1 cup of batter and the apples. Let the pancakes cook, once they are set, lift the edges so that the uncooked batter runs under.
• Turn the pancakes while they are still wet on the surface and cook them in the oven for 6 minutes.
• Remove the pancakes and sprinkle cinnamon on them. You may want to try this recipe with blueberries instead of the apples.

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I hope, by now you already have your Christmas brunch ideas in place and you are waiting to use these recipes. Here's wishing you a 'Merry Christmas' and 'happy cooking'!

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