Thy Brother's Keeper: A Collection of Recipes from the Heart and Soul

By Marley Gibson

So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.
~ 1 Corinthians 10:31

Thy Brother’s Keeper is a collection of recipes from the heart and soul gathered and contributed by home cooks to help raise money for a friend in need.

In March 2016, Jeffrey Harbuck suffered a massive stroke and spent nearly six months in the hospital in a coma and multiple complications from the stroke. During this time, his elderly mother, Lizanne, sat by his hospital bed, tending to him and waiting for God to heal him through the help of prayers from friends and strangers all around the globe. Jeffrey was the main financial support for his mother, so friends, family, and acquaintances came together to pool their culinary resources to compile this book of recipes to raise funds for Jeff and his mother.

While supporting a wonderful cause, readers of this collection will joy and delight in many family recipes passed down from generation to generation, as well as dishes created from family reunions, health needs, and just plain old love.

With nearly 400 recipes, Thy Brother’s Keeper tantalizes with soups and stews, homemade breads, creamy dips and sauces, salsa, and jams. Main dishes range from casseroles, enchiladas, chicken pie, barbecue, burgers, alfredo, tacos, and meatballs to name a few. And, mouthwatering side dishes created from fresh vegetables like spinach, squash, broccoli, rice, mushrooms, peppers, yams, beans, and more. Not to mention desserts from cheesecake to cupcakes, from cookies to popsicles, brownies and dump cakes. These recipes will have you rushing to the store and kitchen alike to cook.

Extra bonuses in the book include charts and measures, conversion tables, food fun facts, hints, and food history.

All proceeds from the sale of the book go directly to Jeffrey and Lizanne Harbuck for support and assistance during his rehabilitation and return to his life. We thank you for your support!

Published by Cardinal Rules Press

• Language: English
• Publisher: Cardinal Rules Press
• Release date: Jul 12, 2017
• ISBN: 9781370123322

Marley Gibson

MARLEY GIBSON is the author of all of the Ghost Huntress books, and co-wrote The Other Side with Patrick Burns and Dave Schrader. She lives in Savannah, GA, and can be found online at www.marleygibson.com or at her blog, www.booksboysbuzz.com.

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THY BROTHER’S KEEPER

A Collection of Recipes from the Heart and Soul

Dedicated to

Jeffrey Harbuck

Marley Harbuck Gibson & Cathy Arnold

Copyright © 2017 Cardinal Rules Press

Post Office Box 11023

Savannah, GA 31412

All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of the publisher, excepting brief quotations in connection with reviews written specifically for inclusion in a magazine, newspapers, or approved websites. For press questions, quotes, or any other inquiries, please contact [e-mail]

ISBN-13: 978-1546901600

ISBN-10: 1546901604

Printed in the United States of America

First Printing 2017

Smashwords Edition

CARDINAL RULES PRESS

Editor-in-Chief: Marley H. Gibson

Assistant Editor: Jennifer Keller

Project Coordinator: Cathy Arnold

Cover Photography and Design: Dawn Glesener

Project Assistant: James Harris

CONTRIBUTORS

Marley Harbuck Gibson

Jennifer Harbuck Keller

Lizanne Harbuck

Christi Smolley

Barbara Vanich

Cathy Arnold

Martha Jean Stoudemire

Beth Daw

Linda Liebhaeuser-Haferkamp

Annie Mason

Donna Monroe

Jack Burns

Christy Marley Rodibough

Nancy Wiggins

RoJo

Jacqueline Hough Walker

Kathy Jones

Stacey De Boer

Rita Joyner

Patricia Marley Oates

Kathy Wilson

Al Rodibough

Pam Claughton

Judy Ogden

Tammy Huff Barbour

Cathy Sandell

Ronda Lane

Marieanne Hillenbrand

Dominique McDonald

Rachel Mary Heggaton

Patty Hull Gonzales

Wendy Toliver

Tom Warnock

Carol Vigil Bueno

Debby House

Janet Hopkins Harper

Allyson Williams

Andrea Valdez Cisneros

Julie Adams

Andrew Morgan

Dawn Glesener

Ann Burns

Missy Fleming Loving

Molly Spence

Nancy Murphree Davis

Donna Jones

Alison Bauer

Sarah Keller

Darla Grantham

Judy Filipek Morton

Suzanne Patterson

Betty Jo Powell

Nan Coleman

Carol McClure

Dawna Sharp

Susan Silkes

Teresa Layton

Tennie Keirn

Sarah Marley

Drienie Hattingh

Martin Morton

Christy Hummel

Donna C. Bowden

Lily Elmore

Elizabeth C. Stallworth

Lindsey Chase

Marilyn Harrell

Gayle Boudreau

Kim Howard

Michelle Noble

Elizabeth Cooki Peverini

Kimberly Howle Walker

Sara Marie MacKenna Islas

Bee Overgrass

Judy Loller Lee

Tammy McCorkle

Michelle Bonds

Tamara Freisinger

Melissa Carpenter

Evangelist Chad T

Cher Denham

Lynn Mathison

Ronni Warren

Jenny Taylor

Shirley Murphy

Shonda McFatridge

Lynne Roach

Edith Reich Grass

Joanna Kelly

Go then, eat your bread in happiness and drink your wine with a cheerful heart; for God has already approved your works.

~ Ecclesiastes 9:7

Dedication

In March 2016, Jeffrey Harbuck had a massive stroke and suffered extensive complications from it such as kidney failure, coma, being on life support, pneumonia, and several other difficulties. At the time of his stroke, Jeff was working as a manager for a restaurant in Fairhope, Alabama, and was the primary caretaker and income source for his elderly mother, Lizanne. When Jeff was hospitalized and in a coma for an extended period of time, Lizanne had to rely on the kindness of her neighbors, the charity of her church, and the support of her daughters, Jennifer Keller and Marley Harbuck Gibson, and their families.

In addition to his job, Jeff also formed and managed the Pre-Tribulation Rapture Forum on Facebook with over 30,000 members. A call out to prayer warriors reaped many good wishes, cards, letters, prayers, and support. People who only knew Jeff through a computer screen opened their hearts and wallets to contribute to a GoFundMe campaign to help Lizanne make ends meet while Jeff was hospitalized.

Many others wanted to help out, but didn’t know how. Then, this cookbook was the God-inspired brainstorm of Patty Hull Gonzales, a member of Jeff’s forum, who approached Cathy Arnold, one of the forum administrators with the idea. Cathy ran the idea out to the members and it was well received. Additionally, Jeff’s sister, Marley, a published author and professional editor, reached out to the family’s friends and extended family with the idea, as well. A Facebook group was set up for people to contribute their home recipes so we could put this cookbook together as a gift of caring in hopes to help raise money for Lizanne and Jeff as he continues over a year later to rebound from his horrendous setback.

Another member of the group, Dawn Glesener, offered her services as artist to photograph and design our beautiful cover with Cathy acting as the project manager, Jeff’s sister, Jennifer, as a proofreader, and his other sister, Marley as the advisor, editor, and publisher.

This book has been a time-intensive labor of love from its inception to its completion. It is dedicated to Jeff and his mother, Lizanne. We desire for Jeff and his family to know he has not been, nor will he be, forgotten. We are trusting in the Lord for His will to be done in Jeff’s continuing recovery. Thank you to everyone who participated and all of you who purchase the book, give it as a gift, or help us spread the word.

Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Put on the whole armor of God that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.

~ Ephesians 6:10-18

Contents

Breakfast

Finnish Oven Cake (Pannukakku)

The Good Guest Frittata

Caramel French Toast

Nachos for Breakfast

Marinara Omelet

Fluffy Coconut Flour Pancakes

Papa’s Homemade Pancakes

Nan’s Breakfast Casserole

Mushroom Sherried Eggs Benedict

Joyce’s Pancakes

Breakfast Muffins

Eggnog French Toast

Farmers Casserole

Western Grits

Appetizers & Snacks

Dill Chicken Party Pockets

Grandmother Helen’s Southern Cheese Straws

Pumpkin Pie Pecans

Party Smokies

Buffalo Chicken Dip

Three Peppered Cheese Ball

Fried Ravioli

Mom’s Great Cream Cheese Spread

Depression Era Potato Bites

Loose Meat Philly Cheese Sandwiches

Mushrooms Stuffed with Mushrooms and Sausage

Kahlua Almonds

Hard Salami Cigars

Grana’s Pickles

Delmo Shaw’s Pickles

Stuffed Peppers

SpanakoPatricia

Mommy Liz’s Chafing Dish Wieners and Meatballs

Pimiento Cheese for the Preacher

Margaret’s Homemade Southern Pimiento Cheese

Great Grandmother’s Bread and Butter Pickles

Turkey Taco Dip

Easy Meatballs

Breads

Cinnamon Rolls Dough

Best Ever Muffins

Hot Rolls

Mexican Cornbread

Breakfast Biscuits

Cheesy Sausage Biscuits

Light Biscuits

Granny’s Quick Biscuits

Mama Lacy’s Corn Cakes

Pumpkin Nut Loaf

Corn Bread

Giant Popover

No Need to Knead Bread

Batter Bread

Date Nut Loaf

Darlene’s Zucchini Bread

Chocolate Zucchini Bread

Zucchini Bread

Spiced Pear Bread

Best Banana Bread

Banana Bread

Marieanne’s Banana Bread

Whole Wheat Muffins

Banana Nut Bread

Beer Bread

Pumpkin Bread

Buttermilk Biscuits

Creamy Green Onion and Garlic Bread

Cheesy Spoon Bread

Martha’s Loaf Bread

Sausage Spoon Bread

Kolach

Cornmeal Muffins

Nature’s Own Healthy Bread

Herb Stuffed Pizza Dough

Myrtle’s Homemade Soup Bowls

Soups & Stews

Vegetable Soup

Garlic Soup

Butternut Squash Soup

Warnock Family Reunion Brunswick Stew

Chicken Corn Tortilla Chowder

Slow Cooker Chili Beans

Catfish Stew

Matzo Ball Soup

Jessie’s Cauliflower Bisque

Broccoli Soup

Turkey Soup

Jessie’s Homemade Chicken Stock

Fall Vegetable Soup

Crock Pot Vegetable Soup

Goulash Soup

Uncle Joe’s Zucchini Soup

Mom’s Chili Beans

Chester’s Stew

In a Flash Tortellini Soup

Lobster Stew

Wicked Good New England Clam Chowdah

Roasted Pepper and Tomato Soup

Broccoli Cheese Soup

Chicken Pot Pie Soup

Cream Soup Base

Cabbage Potato Soup

Salads

Cauliflower Salad

Corn Bread Salad

Asian Slaw

Caramel Apple Salad

Mom’s Orange Salad

Beet Salad

Avocado Halves with Tuna Salad

Pistachio Salad

Zoodle Salad

Mary Margaret’s Broccoli Salad

Mushroom Salad

Twisted Waldorf Salad

Minted Zucchini Salad

Pear Salad

Eileen’s Chesapeake Coleslaw

Broccoli Salad

Supreme Tropical Salad

Broccoli-Raisin Salad

Ranch Shrimp Pasta Salad

Serbian Coleslaw

Great for Company Rainbow Pasta Salad

CC’s Cucumber Salad

Seared Scallop and Spinach Salad with Lemon Lime Vinaigrette

German Potato Salad

Cucumber Salad Sarah’s Way

Rita’s Potato Salad

Dot’s Layered Salad

Cranberry Salad

Cucumber Salad

Blueberry Jell-O Salad

Japanese Fumi Salad

Strawberry Spinach Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing

English Pea Salad

Garden Pea Salad

RJ’s Fruit Filled Spinach Salad

Fettuccine Chicken Salad

Deviled Egg and Caper Salad

Dinner Salad to Impress

Dips, Dressings, & Sauces

Sassy Sausage Dip

Mexican Cheese Dip

Bread Dip

Hot Chicken Dip

Smoked Salmon Dip

Drunken Avocado Pico de Gallo

Bleu Cheese Dressing

Mexican Dip

Doubles Dip in a Crock-Pot

Darlene’s Mustard Salad Dressing

Guacamole My Way

Reuben Dip

Hamgrenade Ham Marinade/Glaze

Salsa

Barbecue Sauce

Easy Salsa

Cranberry Chutney

Aunt Betty’s 8 Tomato Relish

Cranberry Orange Relish

Avocado Strawberry Salsa

Corn Salsa

Cranberry Wine Sauce

Coconut Sauce

Shrimp Cocktail Sauce

Dawna’s Quick BBQ Sauce

Laudie’s Horseradish Sauce

Green Tomato Chow-Chow

One Pot Spaghetti Sauce

White Clam Sauce

Oven Roasted Strawberry Sauce

Strawberry Jam Sauce

Florida Keys Banana Rum Sauce

Lemon Vinaigrette

Vegetables & Side Dishes

Broccoli Cheese Soufflé

Curried Fruit

Mom’s Potatoes

Latkes

Grandma Demers’ Potatoes

Nannie’s Dressing

Ham Fried Rice

Mushroom Rice

Hazel’s Greek Rice

Mother Ralie’s Macaroni and Cheese

Mexican Corn on the Cob

Lorraine’s Baked Lima Casserole

Sweet Potato Soufflé

Yummy Yam Casserole

Sesame Green Beans

Southern Style Turnip Greens

Spudtacular Potatoes

Roasted Carrots

12th Man Mac & Cheese

Spinach Squares

Copper Pennies

Squash Medley

Potatoes Suprema

Arroz Rojo

Creamed Spinach

Potato Casserole Supreme

Easy Stewed Potatoes

Addictive Squash Casserole

Corn Casserole

Italian-Onion Seasoned Roasted Veggies

Skillet Corn

Orange Cranberry Pecan Stuffing

Charleston Red Rice

Sweet Potato Casserole

Chili Cheese Rice

Scalloped Potatoes in Cheese Sauce

Potato and Bacon Bake

Fried Squash Patties

Baked Beans for a Crowd

Elmore Family Pork and Beans

Marinated Asparagus

Green Beans and New Potatoes

Baked Zucchini

Yellow Squash and Zucchini Dish

Summery Squash Casserole

Liquefied Gold Bacon Mac and Cheese

Perfect Mashed Potatoes

Main Dishes

Chipotle Black Bean Burgers

Sharon’s Deluxe Chicken Casserole

Easy Personal Pizzas

Pineapple Cheese Casserole

Grandma Ethel’s Easy Eggplant Parmesan

Tomato Alfredo Shrimp

Easy Salmon Patties

Turkey (or Chicken) Schnitzel

Pork Chops and Rice Casserole

Turkey Stroganoff

Oven Baked Fajitas

Mexican Chicken

Miss Mary’s Mexican Casserole

Chili Rice Bake

My Micro Meat(eor) Loaf

Elmore Family Meatloaf

Tuna-Broccoli Bake

Creamy Tuna Delight

Alison’s Tuna Casserole

MarMar’s Tuna Noodle Casserole

Tuna Veggie Fancy

Unstuffed Cabbage with Rice

Polish Sausage and Cabbage

Shrimp Maharajah

California Style Indian Fry Bread Tacos

Easy Chicken Enchiladas

Easy-Peasy Chicken Enchiladas

Chicken Enchilada Casserole

Jessie’s New Mexico Carne Adovada

Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas

Lemon Spaghetti

Cashew Chicken

Tender Baked Chicken Nuggets

Cowboy Pockets

Hamburger Casserole

College Survival Casserole

Hamburger and Potato Casserole

Salmon in a Bag

Best Chicken and Rice

Hamburger and Pork and Beans

Weekend Chicken and Rice

Hamburger Pie

Cajun Chicken Spaghetti

CC’s Reuben Meatballs

Rita’s Chicken Spaghetti

Porcupine Meatballs

Peverini’s Italian Spaghetti Sauce with Meatballs and Sausage

Meatballs in Mushroom Sauce

Oven Roasted Salmon

Salmon Pie

Pork Chops with Stuffing

Baked Stuffed Haddock

Pierogi

Baby Back Pork Ribs

Beef and Broccoli

Hamburger Steak with Sweet Onion-Mushroom Gravy

Hamburger, Pork, and Beans Open Face Sandwich

Chicken Tenders with Capers

Cranberry-Orange Pork Roast

Penne with Kale, Sausage, and Lemon Cream Sauce

Shrimp Creole

Étouffée the Easy Way

Shrimp Scampi

Seafood Casserole with Sherry Cream Sauce

Granny’s Crispy Chicken

Cola Pork Chops

Cuban Style Paella

Sweet and Sour Garlic Chicken

Chicken and Dumplings

Italian Baked Chicken

Grana’s Creamed Chicken

Busy Night Chicken Pot Pie

Theresa’s Chicken and Spinach

Easy Chicken Marsala

Cheesy Dump-Style Pizza

RJ’s BeeBop Bar-B-Q

Seafood Quiche

Easy Spinach Alfredo

Tortilla Bake

Al’s Amazing Oven Baked Burgers

Crock Pot Italian Sausage and Peppers

Sara Marie’s Chicken Tacos and Special Sauce

Honey Garlic Chicken

Stuffed Banana Peppers

Beef Barbecue

Ritzy Chicken

Lazy Lobster Casserole

Margarita Chicken

Ramen Noodle Quick Fix

No Fuss Cabbage Casserole

Coke au Vin

Easy Crock Pot Chicken

Chicken Penne with Creamy Garlic Sauce

Bridget’s Asian Orange Chicken

Crock Pot Cheesy Chicken Potato and Broccoli Bake

Desserts

Papa Roy’s Crepes

Fruity Rice Crispy Treats

All the Rage Red Velvet Cupcakes

Gluten-Free/Dairy-Free Frosting

Favorite Soda Cake

Summer Fruit Cake

Five-Spiced Apples

Oatmeal Cinnamon Drop

Chocolate Chip Cream Cheese Brownies

Chocolate Chip Cheese Ball

Potluck Cake

Cranberry Panna Cotta

Connie’s Rhubarb Crunch

GranHelen’s Brownie Pie

Chocolate Dump Cake

Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting

Lemon Picnic Cake

Buttermilk Pie

Cherry Dump Cake

Aunt Margie’s Peach Delight

Red Velvet Cake

Cream Cheese Icing

Upside Down Coconut Chocolate Chewy Bars

Old Fashioned Swedish Rice Pudding

Orange Cranberry Cake

Potato Chip Cookies

Butterscotch Pull-Aparts

Death by Chocolate

The Best Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookies

Crustless Pumpkin Pie

Gluten/Dairy Free Fudge

Great Depression Cake

Grandma Dorothy’s Strawberry Rhubarb Pie

Gluten/Dairy Free Russian Tea Cakes

Filthy Wilma

Eggnog Tapioca

Grandma Lila’s Cherry Crunch

Fudge-Topped Brownies

Cherry Crisp

Lemon Squares

Peach Cobbler

Super Moist Banana Poke Cake

Grandmother’s Orange Balls

Red Devil’s Food Cake

Homemade Caramel

Danish-ish Roll Dessert

Pineapple Ice Box Cake

Yum-Yum Pudding

Chocolate Chip Pan Cookies

Chocolate Bordeaux

Chocolate Sour Cream Pound Cake

Hawaiian Wedding Cake

Hawaiian Wedding Cake Frosting

Rhubarb Bars

Hillbilly Fried Dough

Cocoa Nut Balls

Strawberry Whip Dessert

Mashed Potato Cake

Rapture Cookies

Chocolate Zucchini Bundt Cake

Luscious Cake

Nanny’s Miracle Cookies

Lynn’s Key Lime Pie

Granny Grunt Cake

Strawberry Jell-O Cupcakes

Sour Cream Chocolate Chip Coffee Cake

Lemon Pie

Deep Dish Apple Cobbler

Swiss Apple Pie

Rum Cake

Granny Nicar’s Beat n’ Eat Coconut Frosting

Pecan Pie Bark

Debbie’s Strawberry Pie

Apple Crisp

Strawberry Cream Sponge Cake

Granny Nicar’s Chocolate Pie

Oreo Good Stuff

Strawberry Rhubarb Streusel Pie

Darlene’s Applesauce Cake

Cool Corn Cookies

Triple Layer Lemon Bars

Down Main Creamy Key Lime Pie

RJ’s Chocolate Chip Cake

GranHelen’s Banana Pudding

Mom’s Banana Pudding

Cockeyed Cake

Patty’s Peach-Pecan Perfection

Big Chocolate Cake

Apple Walnut Cake

German Black Forest Cake

Artic Crunch Pie

Lemon Pie Bars

Apple Bread Pudding

Crème Brûlée Pound Cake

Lieu’s Lazy Daisy Cake

Impossible Pie

Pound Cake

Jewish Apple Cake

Ginger Ale Pound Cake

New York Stylin’ Cheesecake

Blondie Bars

Old Fashioned Pound Cake

Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake

Poppy Seed Cake

Norwegian Holiday Cookie (Springerle)

Chewy Brownies

Lemon Cream Cheese Pie

Brown Sugar Chewies

Tres Leches Cake

Sweet Potato Pie

Blossoming Apple Pie

Charts & Measurements

Kitchen Conversions

Measurement Equivalents

Meat Cuts Chart

Steak Cooking Times

Poultry Cooking Times

Seafood Cooking Times

Cooking Terms

Your Favorite Recipes

Breakfast

Finnish Oven Cake

(Pannukakku)

by Annie Mason

4 eggs, beaten with ¼ teaspoon salt added

2/3 cup flour

⅓ cup sugar

1 cup (two sticks) butter, melted

2 cups milk or cream (or 1 cup of each)

1.Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Grease a 9 x 13 baking pan.

2.Mix eggs, flour, and sugar. Add melted butter and beat well.

3.Add milk and cream and beat until smooth. Butter may not completely incorporate, so flakes of butter are normal. Mixture will be quite thin.

4.Pour mixture into baking dish. Bake 25-30 minutes, checking at 20 minutes.

5.Cook until puffy with center set and edges golden brown.

6.Remove and cool on wire rack. Pancake will fall once it starts to cool and have more of a flat appearance.

7.Serve with powdered sugar or maple syrup. Can also be served cold.

Food Fact

Pannukakku is a Finnish oven cake or pancake pronounced BAH-noo-gock-goo, with the stress on the first syllable and short g sounds. Best served with jelly or jam.

The Good Guest Frittata

by Marley Harbuck Gibson

Extra virgin olive oil

2-3 tablespoons butter

2-3 small Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and chopped into cubes

1 small onion, chopped

1 deli slice prosciutto, ½ inch thick, cubed

½ cup cheddar cheese, shredded

½ cup Parmesan cheese, shredded

3-4 garlic cloves, chopped

10-12 fresh basil leaves, chopped

8 eggs, beaten

½ cup half and half

Salt and pepper to taste

1.Preheat broiler.

2.Using a non-stick skillet that can transfer into the oven, heat olive oil to medium.

3.Add chopped onions and stir well. After 1-2 minutes, add chopped potatoes and season with salt and pepper to taste.

4.Sauté mixture on medium to medium high, stirring so nothing sticks, until potatoes and onions are cooked through for about 10-12 minutes.

5.Add in garlic and cook additional 2-3 minutes, but don’t let garlic burn.

6.Toss in cubed prosciutto pieces and stir into potato, garlic, and onion mixture. Spread everything out evenly in the pan and add 2-3 tablespoons of butter.

7.In a large bowl, whisk together eggs and half and half. Add both cheeses and salt and pepper. Sprinkle in chopped basil.

8.Pour egg mixture over the cooked vegetables in the non-stick pan. Cook for 5-7 minutes to make sure it’s set. Run a rubber spatula around the edges to test cooking and doneness.

9.Remove from stove top and place under broiler for 5-7 minutes, watching so it doesn’t burn.

10.When browned and bubbly, take out of the oven and run the spatula around the edges again, shaking the pan to loosen the frittata.

11.Invert a plate over the frittata. Using oven mitts, flip the pan upside down so the frittata slides out onto the plate.

12.Garnish with a sprig of basil and a side of cool sour cream. It’s the best treat you can make for your weekend hosts that will always get you invited back.

Caramel French Toast

by Donna Monroe

1 cup brown sugar

½ cup butter

2 tablespoons light corn syrup

1 loaf French bread, cut into 1-inch slices

5 eggs

1 ½ cups milk

1 teaspoon vanilla

1.Place the first three ingredients in a medium saucepan. Heat until blended.

2.Spray 9 x 13 inch baking dish with non-stick vegetable oil. Pour hot mixture into baking dish. Place slices of bread closely together over caramel mixture and press.

3.Beat eggs; add milk and vanilla and mix slightly. Pour egg mixture over bread covering each slice well.

4.Cover baking dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.

5.The next day, preheat oven to 350 degrees and bake dish uncovered for 30 minutes.

6.Top with whipped cream, chopped pecans, or cinnamon.

Nachos for Breakfast

by Marley Harbuck