Okay, so I know we’re in the hot days of August, but who doesn’t enjoy a delicious, easy to prepare meal that offers a hint of comfort? Not only is this healthy but you can create other delicious meals from the left overs…think turkey salad, salad topped with turkey or turkey casseroles…yum!
Ingredients
A 5-7 lb. turkey breast, thawed. Set gravy packet to the side as you won’t need it with this recipe.
One envelope Lipton Onion Soup Mix
One can cranberry sauce.
Salt and Pepper to taste.
Directions
- Rinse the turkey breast under water and trim any fat.
- Rub the turkey with onion soup mix and salt & pepper.
- Finally top with cranberry sauce.
- Cook on high for 4-5 hours or Low for 8 hours. For the last twenty minutes set the slow cooker to warm. Enjoy!
Holiday Morning French Toast just goes together with the Macy’s Day Parade or opening Christmas presents. This dish has been a long standing tradition in my family. The best part is you can do the prep work the night before and not miss a moment with family and friends.
Ingredients
1 Cup Brown Sugar
1/2 Cup Melted Butter
3 Tsp. Ground Cinnamon
3 Apples (Peeled, Cored and Sliced thin)
1/2 Cup of Dried Cranberries (you can also use Raisins or Dried Cherries)
1 Loaf of French Bread (Cut into one inch thick slices)
6 Large Eggs
1.5 Cups Milk
1 TBsp. Vanilla Extract
Directions
The Night Before:
1. Combine brown sugar, butter, 1 Tsp. Cinnamon in a 9×13 inch pan.
2. Add apples & dried Cranberries, toss to coat.
3. Spread apple mixture evenly over the bottom of pan.
4. Arrange slices of bread on top of the apples.
5. Mix eggs, milk, vanilla & remaining 2 Tsp. of Cinnamon.
6. Pour mixture over the bread to soak completely.
7. Cover and Refrigerate 4-24 hours.
Day of Serving:
1. Preheat oven to 375 Degrees.
2. Bake French Toast in pan, covered with foil for 40 minutes.
3. Uncover and bake for and additional 5 minutes.
4. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
