1/3 cup raisins
1 cup apple butter
6 croissants, split
Custard:
8 large eggs
3 cups 2% milk
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
Streusel:
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup cold butter

Place raisins in a small bowl. Cover with boiling water; let stand for 5 minutes. Drain and set
aside.
Combine apple butter and raisins. Spread over croissant bottoms; replace tops. Cut each croissant
into 3 pieces; place in a greased 13×9-in. baking dish.
In a large bowl, combine the eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla and salt. Pour over croissants; let stand for
30 minutes or until bread is softened.
In a small bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles
coarse crumbs. Sprinkle over top.
Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out
clean. Serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers.

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped(18)
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, or 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided, plus more for seasoning
1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice
1 clove garlic, minced
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 3/4 cups whole or 2% milk
Freshly ground black pepper
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 cup fresh or frozen peas
1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided

Melt the butter in a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion,
thyme, and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened,
about 8 minutes.
Add the rice and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until they smell toasty, about 1 minute.
Add the broth, milk, and remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt, and season with pepper. Bring to a
boil, stirring occasionally so that the rice doesn't stick to the pot. Add the chicken, stir to
combine, and bring back to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the
liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender, about 15 minutes. (Add water as needed if the rice
absorbs it all before tender. If you'd like a browned top on the casserole, heat the broiler to high
now.)
Remove from the heat. Stir in the peas and 1 cup of the cheese. Taste and season with more salt
as needed. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup cheese, then cover again and let sit for the cheese
to melt and the rice to steam, about 5 minutes. (For a browned top, place under the broiler for a
few minutes until the cheese turns golden-brown in spots.) Serve immediately.

1 pound sage flavored breakfast sausage
3 cups shredded potatoes, drained and pressed
¼ cup butter, melted
1 (16 ounce) container small curd cottage cheese
12 ounces mild Cheddar cheese, shredded
½ cup onion, shredded
8 eggs

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.

Heat a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Cook sausage in the hot skillet until evenly
browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease.

Stir together shredded potatoes and butter in the prepared baking dish; lightly press mixture into
the bottom and sides of the dish. Mix together sausage, cottage cheese, Cheddar cheese, onion,
and eggs in a bowl. Pour over potato mixture.

Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of casserole comes out
clean, about 1 hour. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving

2 (17.5-ounce) cans refrigerated cinnamon rolls (Grands or similar)
¾ cup heavy cream
6 Tablespoons salted butter, melted
¾ cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Icing
Icing from cinnamon roll packages
2 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 Tablespoons salted butter, softened
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup powdered sugar

Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with baking spray.
Open cinnamon roll dough and arrange in the prepared pan, spacing them apart so they have
room to rise. Set aside icing.
Pour heavy cream over and around the cinnamon rolls until it covers the bottom of the pan.
Combine melted butter, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon in a small bowl. Stir until combined, then spoon or pour over the cinnamon rolls. Cover the pan with aluminum foil.
Bake for 30-40 minutes until lightly browned on top and cooked through. You may want to
remove the foil during the last 5-10 minutes if they aren't brown enough for you.
Beat softened cream cheese and butter with a hand mixer until creamy and smooth. Add vanilla
extract and the icing from the cinnamon rolls, mixing well. Scrape the bottom and sides of the
bowl, then mix in the powdered sugar until combined.
Let the cinnamon rolls cool for 3-5 minutes before topping them with the prepared icing. Serve
warm

1/2 c. slivered almonds
8 slices bacon
1 8-oz. package cream cheese, softened
1 c. mayonnaise
2 c. freshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese
4 green onions, sliced thin and divided
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/8 tsp. cayenne
Buttery crackers, bagel chips, to serve
Hot sauce, to serve

In a large skillet over medium-low heat, toast the almonds until lightly golden and fragrant, 5 to
7 minutes. Remove from the pan and allow to cool.
In the same large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon, turning as needed, until the fat has
rendered and the bacon is golden and crispy, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain the bacon on a paper towel-
lined plate. Let the bacon cool to room temperature, then crumble it into bite-size pieces.
In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese and mayonnaise until very smooth. Fold in the
cheese, toasted almonds, cooked bacon, 3 green onions, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne.
Stir until well combined.
Transfer to a serving bowl, cover with plastic wrap or an airtight lid, and chill for at least 1 hour.
Garnish with the remaining green onion and serve with crackers, bagel chips, and hot sauce.

1 ½ (8-oz. each) pkgs. cranberries, fresh or frozen
1 c. granulated sugar
½ c. fresh cilantro, lightly packed, plus additional chopped for garnish
6 green onions, coarsely chopped
1 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
¼ c. fresh lime juice
4 clove(s) garlic
½ tsp. kosher salt
Goat cheese, cream cheese, crackers

Place cranberries and sugar in a food processor or blender. Cover and pulse until chopped.
Transfer to a medium bowl; set aside.
Place 1/2 cup cilantro, green onions, jalapeno, lime juice, garlic, and salt in food processor.
Cover and pulse until finely chopped, stopping to scrape down sides as needed. Stir into
cranberry mixture. Cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight.
To serve: Spread goat cheese on crackers; top with relish. Top one block of cream cheese with
relish and serve with crackers
Garnish with additional cilantro, if desired.

8 ounces cream cheese, softened
4 ounces whipped topping
1 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
3 tablespoons cold butter, cut into small pieces
1/3 cup light corn syrup
1 cup chopped pecans
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
apple slices, pretzel crisps, or graham crackers for serving

Combine cream cheese, whipped topping, and powdered sugar in a bowl. Beat with an electric
mixer until smooth. Spread mixture along the bottom of a pie plate and refrigerate while topping
is prepared.

Combine brown sugar, cold butter, corn syrup, pecans, vanilla extract, and salt in a saucepan.
Bring mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Cook for 1 minute, stirring
constantly and remove from heat. Allow to cool 10 minutes, stir and pour over cream cheese
mixture. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.

Serve with apple slices, pretzel crisps or graham crackers

Place cranberries and sugar in a food processor or blender. Cover and pulse until chopped.
Transfer to a medium bowl; set aside.
Place 1/2 cup cilantro, green onions, jalapeno, lime juice, garlic, and salt in food processor.
Cover and pulse until finely chopped, stopping to scrape down sides as needed. Stir into
cranberry mixture. Cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight.
To serve, spread goat cheese on crackers; top with salsa.
Garnish with additional cilantro, if desired.

1 pound bacon, cut into small pieces
1/2 onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
2/3 cup cornmeal
2/3 cup flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 egg
one 15-ounce can corn, drained
one 15-ounce can cream-style corn
1 1/2 cups sharp white cheddar
Chopped chives

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In a pan over medium heat, fry the bacon pieces until crispy.
Remove from the pan, but leave some of the bacon grease to sauté the onions. Add the onions
and a sprinkle of salt to the pan and cook until softened. Add in the garlic and cook for another
minute. Take the pan off the heat. Chop the bacon into bits.
In a bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl,
whisk the sour cream, butter, and egg until smooth. Then, stir in the corn, cream corn, the
onion mixture, half of the bacon. Add in the dry ingredients, and stir until just combined.
Pour into a greased casserole dish. Bake for 35 minutes. Remove from the oven and top with
the cheese and remaining bacon. Bake for another 5 minutes. Sprinkle chopped chives over the
top.

Ingredients
2 cups butternut squash , peeled, seeded, and cubed
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt and pepper
Sausage
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ lb sausage , crumbled, without casings
Creamy Pasta Sauce
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 garlic cloves minced
6 oz spinach
1 cup heavy cream
⅓ cup Parmesan cheese shredded
¼ teaspoon salt
Pasta
8 oz farfalle (bow tie pasta)

Preheat oven to 400 F.
In a large bowl, toss cubed butternut squash with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Spread the squash on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet in one layer, without overcrowding.
Roast in the preheated oven at 400 F for 30 minutes. Remove from oven.
Cook Sausage
In a medium skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil on medium heat.
Add crumbled sausage and cook for about 10 minutes, regularly stirring, until the sausage is
cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside.
Make Creamy Sauce
In a separate, large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil together with minced garlic and spinach
over medium heat. Cook, occasionally stirring, for about 5 or 7 minutes until spinach starts to
wilt.
Add heavy cream. Bring to a brief boil, then immediately reduce to simmer (boiling but not
intensely). Add shredded Parmesan cheese. Keep stirring the sauce with the Parmesan cheese
on low to medium boil (simmer) until the cheese melts. Remove from heat.
Season with salt to taste, about ¼ teaspoon of salt. No salt might be necessary if the sausage is
very salty.
Toss with pasta