Because it's so thick, this French toast is made in two steps: first we brown it on the griddle, and then finish the cooking in the oven to ensure that the custard is fully cooked.
'A relative brought this vegetarian pizza to a family gathering, and everyone enjoyed it,' says Kim Balvance from Shakopee, Minnesota. 'It's great right out of the oven, but I think leftovers are even better reheated the next day.'
You'll find many uses for this versatile pasta sauce. Let tomatoes, garlic, sugar, parsley, garlic powder, oregano and basil go for a nice, slow simmer with zesty jolt of flavor from capers and crushed red pepper.
Want the flavor of barbecued sandwiches, but don't want to get the grill out or turn on the oven? Fix this slow cook version of barbecue pork for sandwiches.
Crunched for time? Consider this fast-to-fix chicken and rice bake from Doris Barb of El Dorado, Kansas. After popping it in the oven, you can toss together a salad and have dinner on the table in no time.
Tiny yellow or red-fleshed potatoes are boiled until tender, smushed a little bit, then drizzled with an herb-infused oil and balsamic vinegar seasoning. The potatoes then get a trip through a hot oven to crisp up.
'French -fry fans will fall for this easy oven-baked variety and never miss the fat,' assured Ruby Williams of Bogalusa, Louisiana. Try pairing the seasoned wedges with everything from hot dogs and hamburgers to chicken strips and fish.
'I came up with this sandwich when we wanted a light supper and didn't want to turn on the oven one summer evening,' recalls Renee Rutherford of Andover, Minnesota. Tip: 'Serve it for lunch, as a snack or paired with refried beans for dinner,' she says.
