Praline French Toast

Simply Scrumptious...
French Toast
1 loaf French bread (sliced on the bias)
8 lg. eggs
2 C. cream
1 C. milk
2 TBL. Splenda
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
Dash salt
Praline topping & sugar-free maple syrup

Slice French bread into 20 1-inch slices. Place bread slices in a generously buttered 9x13 glass dish, slanted in two rows overplapping in the middle. In lg. bowl, comgine eggs, cream, milk, Splenda, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, & salt. Beat with a wire whisk until blended, but not too bubbly. Pour mixture over the bread slices, making sure all are covered with the mixture. Spoon some of the mixture in between the slices. Cover with foil & refrigerate overnight.

The next day, preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Praline Topping
2 sticks butter, room temperature
1 C. Splenda brown sugar blend
1 C. chopped pecans
2 TBL. light corn syrup
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg

Combine ingredients in a med. bowl & blend well. Spread evenly over the bread & bake for 40 min., until puffed & lightly golden. Serve with sugar-free maple syrup.

Firecrackers

What a easy recipe for Summer...

1/2 lb. mini carrots
1 C. water
1 C. Splenda
1 1/2 C. cider vinegar
1 tsp. onion powder
1/2 tsp. mustard seeds
1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1 tsp. chili flakes

Place carrots in a spring-top glass jar. Bring the ingredients to a boil in a saucepan. Boil for 4 minutes. Slowly pour the hot pickling liquid over the carrots, filling the jar to the top. Allow the carrots to cool before sealing. Refrigerate for 2 days up to 1 week.

Original recipe courtesy Alton Brown, Food Network. (He uses sugar in place of Splenda & adds 2 dried chilies to the jar).

Bananza

Uniform banana slices in seconds, it's perfect! So easy & fun to use. Just squeeze the handle & it cuts five slices at a time. We found this clever kitchen tool at Bed Bath & Beyond (don't forget to take your coupon). Go bananas!

YouTube - Bananza

Copco Cold Tumblers

We are giving Copco Cold Tumblers a thumbs up! These bright colored stir 'n sip cups are fantastic for everyday use, especially on weekends for shopping. An Eco-friendly alternative to paper cups, the reusable straw stays put, & the tumblers keep drinks super cold. We purchased ours at Joann Fabrics with a 40% off coupon.

The Disposal Genie

What's new? The Disposal Genie with Soft Rubber Scraper Blade is "Neato Toledo" & a must have kitchen gadget. It comes in six colors (we bought a red one), your disposal can run with it always in place, & it has built in Microban protection (no mildew).

When inserted into the drain, it allows small particles of food & water to flow freely into the disposal while preventing silverware from slipping into the drain. Remove it & use the soft rubber scraper blade to clean off your dishes & cutting boards, and to safely feed waste into the disposal.

Frosting Cupcakes

Our second attempt at frosting cupcakes!

Our first attempt at frosting cupcakes!

Coupons

We found a great place to print free coupons & get on-line coupon codes. It's a terrific resource for Joann, Michaels, grocery, & restaurant coupons. You can also get on-line coupon codes such as Bath & Body Works. Go check it out, print & save!