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For a breakfast for Mother's Day
How To Make French Toast

Cooking and mother are synonymous to each other. It is a known fact that most moms spend a major portion of each day in the kitchen preparing delicacies for their family and children. This Mother's Day, give your mom a respite from the daily chores of cooking. You can don the chef caps, while your mom takes a day off from kitchen. Well, if you are wondering what to prepare for breakfast or brunch, you can resort to French toast. A hot favorite option, it not only tastes delicious, but is sure to appeal to the taste buds of your mom. To know more about the varied French toast recipe, browse through the following lines.

How To Make French Toast

French Toast

Ingredients:
4 Eggs
2 ½ tbsp Sugar
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1 cup Whole milk
1/4 teaspoon Vanilla extract
12 Thick slices of bread Butter
Powdered sugar (optional)

Instructions
The first step would be to beat eggs, sugar, salt, milk and vanilla in a shallow dish.
Once the mixture has been prepared, soak the bread in it.
Now, heat butter over medium high heat in a pan.
Bake each slice of bread in the pan until it turns slightly brown on each side.
The last step would be to sprinkle with powdered sugar, if desired and your French toast is ready to be served.
Pecan French Toast

Ingredients:
4 Eggs
2/3 cup Orange Juice
1/3 cup Milk
1/4 cup White Sugar
1/4 tsp Nutmeg
1/4 tsp Vanilla Extract
1/2 (1 pound) Loaf Italian Bread, cut into 1 inch slices
1/3 cup Butter, melted
1/2 cup Pecans, chopped
2 tbsp Orange Zest, grated

Instructions
The first step would be to mix beat together eggs, orange juice, milk, sugar, nutmeg and vanilla extract, in a large bowl.
In a baking pan, place bread slices on the bottom. Then, pour the above mixture over the bread pieces. Cover the pan and refrigerate overnight, turning once in between.
In the morning, preheat the oven at about 350 degrees F.
Now, coat a pan with melted butter. The next step would be to arrange the soaked bread pieces over the pan. Once you have arranged the bread slices, sprinkle some orange peel and pecans.
Bake the bread slices until they turn golden brown.
Baked French Toast

Ingredients:
1 (1 pound) Loaf French Bread, cut diagonally in 1 inch slices
8 Eggs
2 cups Milk
1 1/2 cups Half-and-Half Cream
2 tsp Vanilla Extract
1/4 tsp Ground Cinnamon
3/4 cup Butter
1 1/3 cup Brown Sugar
3 tbsp Light Corn Syrup

Instructions
In a 9x13 inch baking dish, arrange the bread slices in the bottom.
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat together eggs, milk, cream, vanilla and cinnamon.
Once the mixture has been made, pour it over the bread slices, cover, and refrigerate it overnight.
Next day, preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In the mean time, prepare butter, brown sugar and corn syrup mixture. Take all the three ingredients in a small saucepan and heat it until bubbling.
Pour the mixture over the bread and egg mixture and bake it for about 40 minutes. The Baked French Toast is ready to serve!!
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3 cups chopped broccoli
1 1/2 cups sliced onion
1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
4 garlic cloves, minced
12 ounces sirloin tips, cut crosswise into thin strips
3 tablespoons beef broth
3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1. Stir the spaghetti into a pot of lightly salted boiling water and cook it according to the package directions. Drain the noodles well, then return them to the pot and toss them with the sesame oil.

2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the broccoli and onion and cook, stirring often, for 3 minutes. Add the ginger and garlic and continue stirring while the mixture cooks for another 30 seconds. Add the sirloin and cook it, stirring often, for 5 minutes or until it is no longer pink.

3. In a small bowl, mix the broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, and oyster sauce. Add the soy sauce mixture and the pasta to the skillet and continue cooking, stirring often, for 1 to 2 minutes or until everything is heated through. Serve the lo mein hot. Makes 4 to 6 servings.

For Cinco de Mayo
Fabulous Fajitas

Wedges of onion and colorful bell pepper sauteed with chicken and mushrooms make this Mexican dish a true standout. A simple seasoning of Italian dressing mix simplifies preparation. Wrap in tortillas or pita and garnish with tomatoes and lettuce.

Yield: 10 servings
Ingredients
2 green bell peppers, sliced
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 onion, thinly sliced
1 cup fresh sliced mushrooms
2 cups diced, cooked chicken meat
1 (.7 ounce) package dry Italian-style salad dressing mix
10 (12 inch) flour tortillas
Directions
Cut peppers and onion into thin slices. Do not dice, leave slices long and thin.
Saute peppers and onion in a small amount of oil until tender. Add mushrooms and chicken. Continue to cook on low heat until heated through. Stir in dry salad dressing mix and blend thoroughly.
Warm tortillas and roll mixture inside. If desired top with shredded cheddar cheese, diced tomato and shredded lettuce.

Grilled Picnic Taco Nachos
5 coups tortilla chips 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained, rinsed and mashed
1 can chopped green chiles 2 tsp taco seasoning mix
2 tomatoes, chopped 2 medium green onions, sliced
2 cups finely shredded cheese

Heat gas or charcoal grill. Spray 12 X 18 inch foil pan with cooking spray. Spread tortilla chips in pan.
In medium bowl, mix beans, chiles and taco seasoning mix; spoon with cheese. Cover pan with foil.
Place foil pan on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 8 to 10 minutes or until cheese is melted. Carefully remove foil.