Perfect French Toast

PERFECT FRENCH TOAST

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 loaf challah bread (sliced)
• 4 eggs (beaten)
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 cup orange juice
• 1 pat butter

In a mixing bowl, blend eggs, vanilla, cinnamon and orange juice. 

In a large skillet or griddle, melt butter on medium heat. Gently dip both sides of each slice of bread and let excess egg mixture drip off. Place onto heated skillet and let cook until each side is toasted until crispy and brown. Transfer the French toast to a platter and serve.

This dish can be served with your favorite syrup, fruit salad or with eggs. It's perfect for breakfast or brunch.

SERVES: 4
 
enjoy, Christa

Mom's Banana Bread

Yesterday afternoon found me with five ripe bananas. I phoned my mother for a basic banana bread recipe and loved it so much, that I'd like to share with you:

• 1/2 cup butter or canola oil
• 2 cups flour (all-purpose)
• 3/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
• 1/4 cup organic sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2-1/3 cups bananas (mashed)
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• pinch of salt
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
• pinch of orange zest
• walnuts (lightly tossed in flour to keep them from sinking) optional

Preheat oven to 350º.

Using your hand mixer, cream together butter and sugars. Stir in eggs and bananas until well blended. Slowly add flour, baking soda, spices and orange zest. Once mixed completely, stir in the walnuts and pour into a lightly greased loaf pan. This is a one bowl recipe. My loaf pan measures 9.25x5.25x2.75"

Bake in center of oven for 1 hour. Serves a family. Enjoy!

If you make this, I'd love to know how yours is :)