Cinnamon-Raisin French Toast Muffins

Are you craving the comforting taste of a warm, cozy breakfast? Look no further! We have just the treat to satisfy your morning cravings – our mouthwatering Cinnamon Raisin French Toast Muffins.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, or as needed for greasing muffin cups

• 2/3 cup half and half

• 2 large eggs

• 2 teaspoons white sugar

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1/8 teaspoon salt

• 3 cups tightly-packed cubed cinnamon raisin bread

• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

• 2 tablespoons light brown sugar

• 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

• 1/8 teaspoon salt

• 1/2 cup maple syrup, or to taste (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees (180 degrees C). Butter a standard-size 6-muffin tin.

2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together half and half, eggs, sugar, vanilla, and salt until well blended. Add bread cubes to liquid mixture; stir to coat all bread pieces. Divide batter evenly into the prepared muffin tin.

3. To prepare streusel, toss flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon together in a bowl. Cut cold butter into small pieces, then toss with flour mixture. Using a fork or pastry knife, cut the butter into the dry ingredients, until the mixture looks like a combination of coarse sand and small pebbles. Distribute streusel evenly over the 6 muffins. 

4. Bake muffins in the center of the preheated oven until golden brown, 35 to 40 minutes. Cool muffins on a rack for 5 minutes. Drizzle with maple syrup, and serve warm.

Easy Apple Cobbler

This is a simple apple cobbler that is sure to please. Add a dollop of vanilla ice cream for extra yumminess.

Ingredients

• 6 large Granny Smith apples - peeled, cored and sliced

• 3 tablespoons white sugar

• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

• 1 cup all-purpose flour

• 1 cup white sugar

• 1 large egg

• 1 teaspoon baking powder

• ¼ cup water

Directions

• Step 1

  Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Combine 3 tablespoons sugar and cinnamon in a bowl.

• Step 2

  Layer apples in an ungreased 9x13-inch baking pan, sprinkling each layer with cinnamon-sugar.

• Step 3

  Combine flour, 1 cup sugar, egg, and baking powder with a fork. Sprinkle over apples. Lightly sprinkle water over top.

• Step 4

  Bake in the preheated oven until topping is golden brown, about 30 minutes.

Air Fryer Grilled Peaches

Grilling peaches in an air fryer is a delightful way to elevate the taste of this summer fruit. The air fryer brings out the natural sweetness of the peaches while adding a touch of caramelization to their tender flesh.

Ingredients

• ¼ cup quick-cooking oats

• 2 tablespoons melted butter

• 2 teaspoons brown sugar

• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 3 medium peaches, halved and pitted

Directions

1. Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

2. Combine oats, butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla in a small bowl. Set aside.

3. Spoon out some of the flesh of the peaches. Place peaches skin side up into the air fryer basket. Air fry for 5 minutes. Turn peaches over and spoon 1/2 tablespoon of the oat mixture into each cavity. Air fry until oats are golden brown and crispy, 2 to 3 minutes more.

Perfect Summer Fruit Salad

This fruit salad is perfect for a backyard bbq or any occasion. There are never leftovers! This is one of my favorite fruit salad recipes, as I think the citrusy sauce really makes it.

Ingredients

Sauce:

• ⅔ cup fresh orange juice

• ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice

• ⅓ cup packed brown sugar

• ½ teaspoon grated orange zest

• ½ teaspoon grated lemon zest

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Salad:

• 2 cups cubed fresh pineapple

• 2 cups strawberries, hulled and sliced

• 3 kiwi fruit, peeled and sliced

• 3 bananas, sliced

• 2 oranges, peeled and sectioned

• 1 cup seedless grapes

• 2 cups blueberries

Directions

1. For the sauce: Bring orange juice, lemon juice, brown sugar, orange zest, and lemon zest to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Set aside to cool.

2. For the salad: Layer fruit in a large, clear glass bowl in this order: pineapple, strawberries, kiwi fruit, bananas, oranges, grapes, and blueberries. Pour cooled sauce over fruit; cover and refrigerate for 3 to 4 hours before serving.

Strawberry Shortcake Cookies

Right now we have fresh strawberries at our Mason and Belpre markets. The strawberry shortcake cookies are a delicious, one-bowl recipe that are a perfect spring dessert.

Ingredients

• 4 oz cream cheese room temperature

• 10 tablespoons butter softened

• 1 cup white sugar

• 1 egg

• 2 cups flour

• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda

• 1 cup white chocolate or vanilla chips

• 1 ½ cups frozen strawberries diced into tiny pieces (plus more )

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 F.

2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

3. In a large bowl cream together cream cheese and butter.

4. Add in sugar and egg.

5. Add in flour.

6. Sprinkle the baking powder, salt and baking soda over the flour.

7. Use a rubber spatula to work in the flour until a dough forms.

8. fold in chocolate chips and frozen strawberries.

9. Using a mini cookie scoop, scoop out the cookie dough and place on prepared baking sheet.

10. Press pieces of frozen strawberries into the cookies (this will make the cookies look prettier when they are done with bits of strawberries peeping out)

11. Bake for about 10 minutes.

12. Transfer cookies to a cooling rack.

Mandarin Orange Cake

This moist and flavorful cake is infused with the bright and zesty essence of mandarin oranges, imparting a delightful citrusy flavor with every bite. Whether you're indulging in this dessert as a teatime treat or as a sweet finish to a meal, this mandarin orange cake is a delightful option for those seeking a unique and refreshing twist on traditional cakes.

Ingredients

• 1 (15.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix

• 1 (11 ounce) can mandarin orange segments

• 4 large eggs

• 1 cup vegetable oil

• 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice

• 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed

• 1 (3.5 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan.

2. Combine cake mix, mandarin oranges with juice, eggs, and oil in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until smooth. Pour batter into the prepared pan.

3. Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 35 to 40 minutes. Set aside to cool for at least 30 minutes.

4. Beat pineapple with juice, whipped topping, and dry pudding mix together in a large bowl until blended. Spread on cooled cake.