Tuesday, July 15, 2008

Bread Pudding

Title: Bread PuddingDescription:Delicious bread pudding. Not quite Capirutada but close.

8 weiner buns
4 cups of milk
8 tablespoons of butter or 1 stick melted (Oleo sub ok)
1 cup of sugar
4 eggs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup of raisins
2 teaspoons of vanilla.

Directions:Mix your ingredients and pour over torn up bread pieces. Bake in a 9x12 buttered pan. If you like you could even put cheddar pieces on top and let it melt in as my mother use to do with Capirutada.Number Of Servings:Not enough. hee heePreparation Time:approx. 25 minutes 350 degrees (Knife comes out clean)

Wednesday, July 2, 2008

Italian Bruschetta with Feta and Capers

6 1/2 in thick diagonal slices of italian crusty bread
1 galic clove, cut in half


Topping

1 pound large round tomatoes, cored,seeded and chopped
2 ounces crumbled feta cheese
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoons small capers, drained
2 tablespoons chopped italian parsley
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 galic clove, minced
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Sprinkle of red pepper flakes (Optional)


Preheat broiler or grill
Brush olive oil on one side of bread slices. Place under the broiler until toased and brown, being careful not to burn. Remove from the oven, brush the other side with olive oil, and repeat broiling procedure. Remove from the oven and set aside. (This step can be done in advance.)
Combine topping ingredients in a small bowl. Mix to blend well.
To serve, rub garlic clove on bread slices and top with tomato mixture, draining some of the juices if desired. Serve immediately. Makes 6 servings.
Variation: Place bruschetta under the broiler until cheese starts to melt.


This receipe is from costco. It is very good.