The Recipe Box

Fritatas

6 eggs, beaten with 1 tbs half-and-half
6 slices of a small tomato
6 large basil leaves, washed and torn
(optional) 1/3 cup diced prosciutto
1/2 cup mixed shredded cheeses (mozarella, asiago, fontina, parmesan, romano, etc.)

Melted butter or olive oil and a pastry brush
One nonstick muffin pan with six cups
Small silicone spatula

Preheat oven to 375F, brush the cups with the butter or olive oil. Divide the meat, cheese, tomato and basil between the muffin cups, then spoon in the egg. Bake about 10 minutes until puffy and golden.

Remove from cups with small silicone spatula.

French Toast Batter

2 eggs
2 tablespoons half-and-half
1/2 teaspoon raw sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract (if you can find vanilla in bourbon or rum, go for it!)
a pinch of cinnamon
a pinch of orange zest (if dried, soak it for a bit in the vanilla extract)

Beat all ingredients together, then pour into a flat-bottomed dish. Put the bread in, allowing the bread to soak. Butter your griddle and set to.

Made only when it's cranberry sauce season.

Holiday French Toast

Three slices whole-grain firm-textured cinnamon raisin bread - http://www.foodforlife.com has my favorite.
Two eggs, beaten with two tablespoons eggnog - a smidge of alcohol is optional.
Butter
Favorite cranberry sauce

You all know how to make French toast. Enjoy! :)