Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have


July 15, 2015 at 12:00a.m.

Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have its cookbook showcased, contact our features editor, Barb Shaffer, at 330-747- 1471, ext. 1282, or email her at shaffer@vindy.com.

ANGELS OF EASTER SEALS’ “ANGELS AND FRIENDS FAVORITE RECIPES III”

Breakfast Casserole

by Paula Pavlinic Lane

1pound roll Bob Evans sausage, ham or bacon

1medium onion, chopped

6eggs, slightly beaten

4cups shredded hash browns, thawed

2cups shredded cheddar cheese

11/2cups small curd cottage cheese

11/4cups shredded Swiss cheese (could substitute other cheeses, such as four-cheese Mexican blend)

In a large skillet, cook onion and meat until onion is translucent. In a very large bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Stir in meat mixture. Transfer to greased 10-by-14-inch baking dish (use cooking spray, also on sides). Bake uncovered at 250 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting. Serves 12.

Cream Caramel French Toast

by Vera Gabrick

2tablespoons corn syrup

1cup brown sugar

1/4cup butter

11/2pounds cinnamon raisin bread

6eggs

2cups milk

2cups light cream

1/3cup sugar

1tablespoon vanilla extract

1/2teaspoon salt

Sour cream

In a saucepan, combine the corn syrup, brown sugar and butter. Melt until bubbly. Spread on bottom of a 9-by-12-inch or 11-by- 11-inch pan. Overlap the bread like fallen dominos on the syrup. In a large bowl, combine eggs, milk, cream, sugar, vanilla and salt. Pour mixture over bread. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 50 to 55 minutes, uncovering the last 10 minutes. Toast should be puffed and golden. Cut pieces and invert on plate. Top with dollops of sour cream and enjoy. Serves 12 to 15.

HOW TO ORDER

The Angels of Easter Seals cookbook is sold at the Easter Seals Center, 299 Edwards St., Youngstown. For more local sites where the book can be purchased, visit www.mtc.easterseals.com or call 330-599-5500.