Lance's Own French Toast

Ingredients

4 eggs

1 C. 2% milk

1 tbsp. honey

1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon

1/8 tsp. pepper

12 slices whole wheat bread

Cinnamon Sugar, optional

Directions

1) In a shallow bowl, whisk eggs, milk, honey, cinnamon & pepper. Dip both sides of bread in egg mixture. Cook on a greased hot griddle 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown.

2) Cut into shapes, if desired, sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.

Prep: 10 minutes

Cook: 10 minutes/batch

makes: 6 servings

Spaghetti Meatball Bake

Ingredients

1 1/2 C. dry bread crumbs, divided

3 large eggs, lightly beaten

1 1/2 C. cooked spaghetti, coarsely chopped

2 garlic cloves, minced

2 tsp. dried basil

3/4 tsp. salt

1 tsp. dried oregano

1 tsp. pepper

2 lbs ground beef

Sauce:

2 jars (24oz ea.) meatless pasta sauce

1 small onion, finely chopped

2 garlic cloves, minced

2 tsp. dried basil

 1 tsp. dried oregano

2 C. (8oz) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Directions

1) Preheat oven 375 degrees. Place 1 C. bread crumbs in a shallow bowl. In a large bowl, combine eggs, chopped spaghetti, garlic, seasonings & remaining bread crumbs. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1 1/2 in. balls.

2) Roll meatballs in bread crumbs; place in a greased 13x9 in. baking dish. Bake 15-20 min or until cooked through.

3) In a large saucepan, combine pasta sauce, onion, garlic & seasonings; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Pour over meatballs; sprinkle with cheese. Bake 15-20 minutes longer or until cheese is lightly browned.

Prep: 45 minutes

Bake: 30 minutes

Makes: 10 servings

Sorrento Lasagna al Forno

Ingredients

2 (15oz) containers Sorrento Ricotta cheese

4C. mozzarella cheese, hand shredded

1/2 C. grated Parmesan cheese

1 box lasagna noodles, cooked al dente

1 lb. ground beef

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 C fresh curly parsley

1/2 tsp. chopped fresh basil

2 (15oz) jars of tomato sauce (or homemade sauce)

Directions

1) Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cook pasta, drain & cool.

2) Brown meat, drain, add tomato sauce & simmer 10 minutes.

3) Mix ricotta, Parmesan, garlic, parsley & basil. Spread 1/4 of meat sauce on bottom of a 9 x 13 in. baking pan. Cover with 4 lasagna noodles. Spread 1/3 ricotta mixture, 1/4 sauce, 1/3 mozzarella. Repeat layers twice.

4) Bake 40 minutes. Cool 10 minutes.

Prep: 30 minutes

Bake: 40 minutes

Cool: 10 minutes

Serves: 10-12

Pork Chops for the Slow Cooker

Ingredients

6 boneless pork chops

1/4 C. brown sugar

1 tsp. ground ginger

1/2 C. soy sauce

1/4 C. ketchup

2 cloves garlic, crushed

salt & pepper to taste

Directions

1) Place pork chops in slow cooker. Combine remaining ingredients & pour over pork chops.

2) Cook on low for 6 hours until internal temp of pork has reached 145 degrees.

Prep: 5 minutes

Cook: 6 hours

Serves: 3-4

Pizza Burgers

Ingredients

1 lb. lean ground beef

1 small onion, chopped

1/2 C + 3 tbsp. water

1 tbsp. dried oregano

dash of salt (optional)

1/4 tsp. pepper

1 (6oz) can natural tomato paste (no salt)

whole wheat buns

Directions

1) Cook ground beef in skillet until brown & crumbly.

2) Drain thoroughly & place in slow cooker.

3) Add remaining ingredients & mix well.

4) Cover crockpot & cook on low for 2-3 hrs until onions are tender.

5) Serve on whole wheat buns

Prep: 5 minutes

cook: 3 hrs 10 minutes

Serves: 4-6

Best Ever BBQ Chicken

Ingredients

1/4 C. ketchup

3 tbsp. cider vinegar

1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce

2 tsp. firmly packed light brown sugar

1 clove garlic, minced

1/4 tsp. black pepper

3 skinless chicken thighs

3 skinless chicken legs

Directions

1) Preheat grill to medium heat or turn on broiler. Place rack 3 in. from heat.

2) Combine ketchup, vinegar, Worcestershire, brown sugar & garlic in a small saucepan. Mix well. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in black pepper.

3) Brush some of the ketchup mixture on one side of the chicken. Place the chicken, sauce side down, on the gril (or sauce side up under broiler). Grill or broil, turning & basting with the remaining sauce until the chicken is cooked through & the juices run clear when pierced with a knife, 6-8 minutes per side.

Prep: 15 minutes

Cook: 12-16 minutes

Serves: 3