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Classic French Toast

Serves 6
Any dense bread such as challah, brioche, or sourdough will make rich French toast.

6 large eggs
1 1/2 cups heavy cream, half-and-half, or milk
2 tablespoons pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch of ground nutmeg
Pinch of salt
6 one-inch-thick slices of bread, preferably day old
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
Pure maple syrup, for serving (optional)

Nutty Pumpkin Waffles

INGREDIENTS
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 large eggs
1 3/4 cups milk
1/2 cup LIBBY¬S® 100% Pure Pumpkin
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
3/4 cup chopped nuts
1 recipe pumpkin maple sauce
DIRECTIONS

Baked Orange-Honey-Cinnamon French Toast

Ingredients
4 tbsp butter or margarine
4 tbsp honey
3/4 tsp cinnamon
4 whole eggs (eggbeaters may be substituted)
1/3 cup orange juice
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp Curacao liqueur (optional)
1/8 tsp salt
2 pinches nutmeg
1/4 tsp tarragon
12 half inch thick slices machine made oatmeal or other hearty bread

Baked Oatmeal

Ingredients:

3 eggs beaten
2 tbsp. butter – melted
1/2 cup quick oats
1/2 cup orange juice
3/4 cup milk
1/4 cup sugar

Directions:
Mix all ingredients.
Bake at 350 degrees F for 40 minutes.