Cannoli French Toast

I saw this recipe online a few months ago and was saving it for a brunch opportunity.    Hello, Sunday before Memorial Day!  Today is your day!

When I did a bit more research on this, I saw others posted it, too, with a few variations.  The orange zest in this really makes it pop.  

Cannoli French Toast

1 loaf brioche bread (I used Aldi chocolate chip brioche)

1 c. whole milk

1/2 c. heavy cream

1/2 c. ricotta cheese

6 eggs

1 T. vanilla

1/4 c. sugar (optional)

2 T. orange zest

Filling:

1 c. powdered sugar

4 oz. cream cheese

1/4 c. ricotta cheese

1/4 t. salt

mini chocolate chips as desired, especially if your brioche is plain!

Mix the milk, heavy cream, 1/2 c. ricotta, eggs, vanilla, orange zest, and optional sugar.  Set aside.

Beat the filling ingredients together.  Spread the filling on 1/2 of the brioche slices.  Top with the other 1/2 of the brioche slices.   Cut each into quarters.

Line up the quarters with cut side up in a buttered 9x13 pan.  

Pour the egg and milk mixture over the slices and let it sit in the fridge for a couple of hours to soak it up a bit.  Overnight would probably work, too.

Bake at 350 degrees for about 40 minutes.  Top with a sprinkle of chocolate chips for the last 15 minutes or so.

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t = teaspoon

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French Onion Dip

Have a taste for good old fashioned French onion chip dip but don't have a packet of the Lipton seasoning?  I have you covered.  This is super good and a combo of a few recipes.

Grab your favorite bag of potato chips and enjoy.   You really will.

French Onion Dip

1 c. sour cream

1 T. dried minced onion

1 t. onion powder

1 pinch garlic powder

1/4 t. kosher salt

1 t. dried parsley

1 t. better than bouillon beef flavored (optional, but makes a good umami flavor)

Mix all the ingredients and refrigerate for a couple hours to allow the flavors to meld.

Oven Baked Chicken Thighs

I made these when I was helping my daughter and son-in-law after the birth of OUR FIRST GRANDCHILD!  He's a really good cook and liked these, so I think that is a win.  Or he was really tired and was just happy to have someone to cook for him....

Oven Baked Chicken Thighs

3 lbs. chicken thighs (about 6-8)

2 T. olive oil

2 t. salt

2 t. garlic powder

2 t. onion powder

2 t. Italian seasoning

1 t. black pepper

1 t. paprika

Oil a sheet pan.  Pat the chicken dry with paper towels.  Arrange the chicken on the pan and rub the thighs with oil.

Mix the salt, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, black pepper, and salt.

Rub the seasoning into the thighs.

Bake at 400 degrees for 35-45 minutes.

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Sheet Pan Fajitas

 It was raining today and fajitas was in the menu plan.  Sheet Pan Fajitas to the rescue!  Super easy. Super flavorful.

Sheet Pan Fajitas

2 lbs. chicken breast cut in long strips

3 green peppers, color your choice. cut in strips

1 onion, cut in wedges

Tortillas

Seasoning:

1 T. chili powder

1 1/2 t. paprika

1 1/2 t. cumin

1/2 onion powder

1/2 t. garlic powder

1/4 t. oregano

1/4 t. cayenne pepper

salt and pepper

Toss the peppers in onions in a good amount of the seasoning.

Lightly grease a large sheet pan with non-stick spray.  Spread out the veggies on the sheet pan. Lay the chicken on top and sprinkle with another good amount of the seasoning.   Drizzle with oil.

Bake about 20 minutes at 425 degrees.

Serve on a tortilla and a dollop of sour cream.  Add chopped cilantro if you have it.

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T = tablespoon

t = teaspoon