Merry Christmas 2016

Wishing you all a happy and safe holiday!

Christmas is a time for family and friends.  I hope yours is full of love and happiness. 

Merry Christmas

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Using Leftovers: Pumpkin Pie Milkshakes

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I usually don't ever have leftover pumpkin pie that I don't know what to do with!

We usually just eat it all...

However, there have been times when we had multiple desserts and just too much pumpkin pie to finish before it gets old.  So I have a delicious and easy way to use that leftover pumpkin pie!

PUMPKIN PIE MILKSHAKES

This shake is the real deal....it's made with actual pie!

You are going to love this Pumpkin Pie Milkshakes.  And the kids?...forget about it!  This drink is really off the hook.  By putting a slice of pie, crust in all into the shake you get a chunky texture that tastes like mix-ins at your favorite ice cream parlor. 

So if you are planning on having pumpkin pie for Christmas make sure to save a couple of slices and make these Pumpkin Pie Milkshakes.  They are soooo good!

Enjoy!






Pumpkin Pie Milkshakes

serves 1-2

1 slice of pumpkin pie (crust and all!)
1 -2 scoops of vanilla ice cream
1/3 - 1/2 c milk
Garnish:  whipped cream, sprinkles

Place all ingredients in a blender.  Turn on blender and blend until all ingredients are combined, leaving a little texture from the crust.

Pour in tall glasses and serve.

Jolly Holiday French Toast

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It's almost Christmas!

One of my favorite times of the year.  All the excitement and joy that goes along with Christmas morning, and being surrounded by family makes me all warm and fuzzy inside.

After the flurry of unwrapping presents we will settle down to eat breakfast.  Something festive will be in order, but I also want something easy and quick to make.  (The day ahead will be filled with cooking.)

JOLLY HOLIDAY FRENCH TOAST

My Jolly Holiday French Toast is the perfect solution to an easy festive breakfast.  The family will come running when they smell the aromas of nutmeg and cinnamon.  This is no ordinary French toast!  This festive breakfast is one the whole family will enjoy.  

While this recipe serves 4 you can easily double or triple it to feed a crowd.  I made this version on a griddle on the stove.  You can easily alter this to bake this in the oven as a casserole if you would like. (Tip: Bake at 400 degrees for about 35-40 minutes)

So get in and out of the kitchen in no time on Christmas Day with my Jolly Holiday French Toast, so you can spend that quality time with your family and friends.

Enjoy and Merry Christmas!

Jolly Holiday French Toast

serves 2 or 4

4 slices or French or Brioche bread, sliced thick
3 eggs
1 c milk

1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon fresh grated nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt

Garnish:  powdered sugar, raspberries

warm syrup

Heat a griddle on medium heat. 

In a baking dish add eggs, milk, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.  Whisk until incorporated.  Place bread in the egg mixture turning over so that each side is well coated.

If necessary, spray your griddle with nonstick cooking spray.  Remove bread slices from the egg mixture allowing any excess to drip off.  Place bread on the griddle and allow to cook 2-3 minutes or until golden brown.  Flip the bread over and continue to cook until golden brown and cooked through.

Remove bread and place on serving plates.  Sprinkle with powdered sugar, dusted over the top and garnish with raspberries if desired.  Serve with warm syrup.