(Culinary.net) Cooking for a small crowd can be daunting. With this recipe for Caramel French Toast, you can prepare it the night before, bake in the morning and satisfy your guests without going overboard in the kitchen.

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Caramel French Toast

• 6          slices white bread, halved
• 1/4       cup butter, cubed
• 1/2       cup brown sugar
• 1          tablespoon corn syrup
• 3          eggs
• 3/4       cup half-and-half
• 1/2       teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2       teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4       teaspoon salt
• powdered sugar (optional)

1. Cut bread slices in half.
2. In saucepan, melt butter. Add brown sugar and corn syrup. Bring to boil, stirring frequently.
3. Pour into 8-inch square baking dish. Arrange bread slices over caramel mixture.
4. In small bowl, whisk eggs, half-and-half, vanilla extract, cinnamon and salt. Pour over bread slices. Cover with aluminum foil and refrigerate overnight.
5. Heat oven to 350° F.   
6. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking and remove aluminum foil.
7. Bake 25-35 minutes, or until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean.
8. Sprinkle with powdered sugar, if desired; serve.

(Family Features) Recipes that are both nutritious and flavorful can help bring your loved ones together at the family table. Power up your family meals with protein-packed dishes like Peanut Butter Breakfast Bread Pudding with Maple Peanut Sauce.

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Peanut Butter Breakfast Bread Pudding with Maple Peanut Sauce

Recipe courtesy of the Georgia Peanut Commission
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 35-40 minutes
Servings: 4

• Butter
• 2/3       cup creamy peanut butter, divided
• 2          eggs
• 1/2       cup granulated sugar
• 2/3       cup milk
• 1 1/2    teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1/2       teaspoon salt
• 4          cups cubed brioche or challah bread, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
• 2/3       cup pure maple syrup
• 1/3       cup crushed peanuts
• powdered sugar, for garnish

1. Heat oven to 350° F. Butter four 4-ounce ramekins.
2. In bowl, mix 1/3 cup peanut butter, eggs, sugar, milk, vanilla and salt. Toss bread cubes in mixture until thoroughly coated. Divide evenly among prepared dishes. Bake until custard is set in middle and tops are golden, about 35-40 minutes. If tops of bread brown too quickly, cover ramekins loosely with aluminum foil.
3. In small saucepan over low heat, combine remaining peanut butter and maple syrup until thoroughly warmed.
4. To serve, drizzle ramekins with maple-peanut sauce and garnish with chopped peanuts and powdered sugar.

Substitution: Whole wheat rolls may be used in place of brioche or challah bread.

Source: Georgia Peanut Commission

(Family Features) Summertime means plenty of grilling, giving you an opportunity to try this Grilled Banana Pound Cake Kabobs dessert recipe alongside your favorite entrees.

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Grilled Banana Pound Cake Kabobs

• 1          loaf (10 3/4 ounces) frozen pound cake, thawed and cubed
• 2          large bananas, cut into 1-inch slices
• metal or soaked wooden skewers
• 1/4       cup butter, melted
• 2          tablespoons brown sugar
• 1/2       teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/8       teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ice cream
• desired toppings

1. Heat grill to medium heat.
2. Alternately thread cake and bananas on skewers.
3. In small bowl, mix butter, brown sugar, vanilla extract and cinnamon. Brush mixture over kabobs.
4. Place kabobs on greased rack and grill for up to 1 minute, turning once.
5. Serve with ice cream and desired toppings.

Source: Culinary.net

(Family Features) During the season for outdoor parties, reunions, picnics and delicious desserts, try bringing a new dish to the table with a recipe like this Apple-Cranberry Cobbler. 

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Apple-Cranberry Cobbler

Recipe courtesy of Wilton

•             Nonstick cooking spray
• 5          apples, peeled, cored and cut into 1/2-inch thick slices
• 1 1/2    cups fresh or frozen cranberries
• 2          teaspoons lemon juice
• 1          teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2       cup granulated sugar
• 2          tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/2       teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1          container (10.2 ounces) refrigerated home-style biscuits, quartered
• 2          tablespoons butter, melted
• 2          tablespoons sparkling sugar

1. Heat oven to 375 °F.
2. Prepare pie pan with nonstick cooking spray.
3. In large bowl, mix apple slices, cranberries, lemon juice and vanilla extract.
4. In small bowl, whisk sugar, cornstarch and cinnamon. Stir into fruit mixture.
5. Spoon mixture into prepared pan. Cover with foil. Bake on cookie sheet 40-45 minutes. Remove from oven.
6. Toss biscuits in melted butter. Distribute cut biscuits over fruit.
7. Sprinkle biscuits with sparkling sugar. Return to oven and bake 18-20 minutes. Remove from oven.
8. Let cool 15 minutes before serving.

Source: Culinary.net

(Family Features) The most important meal of the day deserves to be special, so enjoy a fresh take on some classic recipes and infuse delicious gourmet flavors into every bite.

Biscuits should be bursting with mouth-watering flavor, not boring or bland. Try this recipe for biscuits infused with Salted Caramel and Warm Cinnamon Graham flavors using the Wilton Treatology Flavor System.

Or, boost a breakfast staple with a tropical twist on the traditional pancake using warm, Toasted Coconut flavor concentrate to infuse bold new flavor into pancake batter. Then, hot off the griddle, slather generously with caramel-infused butter amped up with brown sugar for a salty-sweet combination worth waking up for.

Treatology makes it easy to infuse new flavor combinations into countless recipes for every meal from breakfast through dessert. Use the Wilton Treatology Flavor System to mix drops of flavor and create your own recipes. For more recipe ideas, visit www.wilton.com/treatology.

Cinnamon Raisin Biscuits with Caramel Glaze

Makes: 1 dozen biscuits

Biscuits:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup cold butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 2/3 cup milk
• 1/4 teaspoon Wilton Treatology Warm Cinnamon Graham Flavor Concentrate
• 1 cup raisins

Glaze:

• 2/3 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 tablespoon half and half
• 4 drops Wilton Treatology Salted Caramel Flavor Concentrate

1. Heat oven to 450°F. Prepare cookie sheet with parchment paper.
2. In large bowl, stir together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder and salt. Using a pastry blender or two forks, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. In measuring cup, stir together milk and Warm Cinnamon Graham Flavor Concentrate. Stir milk mixture and raisins into flour mixture until a dough forms.
4. Turn dough out onto floured surface and knead 3-4 times or until dough comes together. Roll dough to 1-inch thickness and cut biscuits using a 2-inch round cutter, re-rolling dough as necessary. Place biscuits onto prepared pan.
5. Bake 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Cool on pan on cooling grid 5 minutes.
6. For glaze, whisk together confectioners' sugar, half and half and Salted Caramel Flavor Concentrate. Spoon glaze over biscuits and serve warm.

Coconut Caramel Pancakes

Makes: 12-15 pancakes

Pancakes:

• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/4 cups milk
• 1 egg
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Wilton Treatology Toasted Coconut Flavor Concentrate

Flavored Butter:

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
• 1/4 cup firmly-packed dark brown sugar
• 3/4 teaspoon Wilton Treatology Salted Caramel Flavor Concentrate
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

1. In large bowl, combine flour, granulated sugar, baking powder and salt.
2. In medium bowl, combine milk, egg, butter and Toasted Coconut Flavor Concentrate. Create well in center of flour mixture and pour in milk mixture. Whisk until all ingredients are incorporated.
3. Heat large skillet over medium-high heat. Lightly spray with vegetable spray. Pour 3 tablespoons batter onto hot skillet, flipping once when pancake stops bubbling and sides are dry.
4. In small bowl stir together butter, brown sugar, Salted Caramel Flavor Concentrate and salt until combined.
5. Serve pancakes warm with flavored butter.

Source: Wilton Products

(Family Features) Make Father's Day special by combining two of Dad's favorite things - sweet treats and the grill. Hot dogs have gone gourmet and a big, juicy hamburger or steak is a tried-and-true classic. But, this year, show Dad how much you love him with a healthy twist on two American favorites - the chicken wing and watermelon.

If Dad is usually the one manning the grill, review these simple tips for cooking chicken outdoors before you begin:

• Preheat the grill on high.
• Make sure the grate is well oiled to prevent sticking.
• Transport the chicken to the grill on one plate and use a clean plate to take the prepared food back to the kitchen.
• Use tongs to turn the chicken instead of a fork, which may tear the meat.
• Keep the grill covered as much as possible for quicker, more even cooking.
• Have a spray bottle filled with water handy in case of a flare up.
• Once you remove the chicken from the grill, allow it to "rest" for five minutes so it will retain its juices when cut.

Get the kids involved in the meal preparation by creating a fun dessert. They can use a small ice cream scoop or melon baller to scoop out watermelon, cantaloupe or honeydew. Serve the cool, refreshing treat in a pretty bowl or thread the melon balls onto skewers. Slices of watermelon can also be cut into fun shapes with cookie cutters. Add the shapes to the plate for a fun garnish or place one or two on the rim of a glass to add a festive flair.

Grilling out is a time-honored tradition so fire up the charcoal and let the celebration begin.

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Chipotle Maple Citrus Watermelon Wings

Watermelon Glaze:

• 2 cups watermelon puree
• Juice from 3 fresh lemons
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 1/2 cup maple syrup (can use light version)
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper, or to taste

Chicken:

• Chicken wings or drumettes
• 2 cups pineapple juice
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
• 3 cloves minced fresh garlic

1. To prepare the watermelon glaze, simmer ingredients together in a heavy saucepan for 20 minutes or until sauce is thick. Makes 2 cups. Keep warm.
2. To prepare the chicken, place the chicken in a large zipper lock bag with rest of the ingredients and seal tightly. Allow to marinate at least 2 hours or up to 12. Grill until cooked and arrange on a warm platter. Pour the glaze over the chicken and serve immediately.

Source: National Watermelon Promotion Board

(Family Features) Make it easy to stick to your resolutions by starting every morning with a breakfast with more protein. Did you know the average breakfast bowl or plate contains on average only 13 grams of protein, yet some nutrition experts recommend getting 20-30 grams at each meal?

Spreading out your protein throughout the day (rather than in one large amount) can help optimize how your body uses it. That means getting enough protein at breakfast! A breakfast with enough protein can help you feel fuller longer so you’re more likely to stick to your healthy eating routine. One easy way to get eight grams of high-quality protein is to add milk to your breakfast routine – whether in a cup, bowl and in your favorite recipe, an 8-ounce glass of milk contains 8 grams of high-quality protein!

Here are eight delicious breakfast ideas with protein to kick-start your new year.

Savory Oatmeal with Sunny Side Up Egg + Bacon

Make your oatmeal with milk instead of water to add milk’s high-quality protein to your morning meal. This twist also adds the classic combo of bacon and eggs to shake up your morning routine – serving up a total of 25 grams of protein.

Grab-and-Go Mini Breakfast Casseroles with Cheddar and Spinach

Need a quick breakfast for busy mornings? These grab-and-go mini casseroles have a few simple ingredients, like lowfat milk, spinach and cheddar cheese – with a ton of palate payoff. Pair two mini casseroles with a cup of milk for 24 grams of protein.

Apple-Cinnamon Whole-Grain Pancake Muffins

Try this yummy twist on your morning go-to pancakes filled with delicious apple slices and cinnamon and made with 100% whole-grain pancake batter. Pair with an 8-ounce glass of milk to add an extra 8 grams of protein to the meal, for a total of 13 grams.

Spinach Mushroom Breakfast Crepes 

These savory crepes made with milk and filled with veggies and Swiss cheese for a delicious way to kick-start your day with 23 grams of protein.

Skillet Eggs and Polenta 

Breakfast takes a flavorful twist in this recipe that uses traditional Italian flavors of polenta and marinara to create a delicious dish. Pair with a glass of milk for 25 grams of protein.

Creamy Green Goddess Smoothie 

Lowfat milk and avocados make this smoothie extra creamy for 7 grams of protein per serving, and it’s packed with spinach, pineapple and bananas so it’s a choice you can feel good about.

Nutty Blueberry Quinoa Oatmeal 

Spice up your morning meal by adding quinoa and blueberries. Pair this dish with a glass of milk for 21 grams of protein power to start your day!  

Chicken Sausage Scramble

Sweet potatoes, lowfat milk and chicken sausage combine in this tasty egg scramble to give you a protein boost to start your morning right. Add a cup of milk for 22 grams of protein.

For more recipes, visit MilkLife.com or check out Pinterest.

Source: Milk Life

(Family Features) Moms and kids can make Father's Day exciting this year by making Dad some great tasting treats from the heart.

Not only will it keep spending in check, the results will taste delicious and kids will have fun being part of the action.

Start by serving Dad breakfast in bed. Try a Kiwifruit Potassium Power Smoothie, an all-natural smoothie that is a meal in itself. Kids can personalize the breakfast by peeling and cutting kiwifruit into stars, hearts and other fun shapes to add to the smoothie. (Kiwifruit shapes can also top pancakes or cereal.)

Later in the day, older kids can be Dad's helper at the grill. Try sweet and juicy fruit skewers along with Curried Turkey Sliders With Chutney - the tropical flavor of the kebabs and the tangy curry of the sliders make the perfect taste combination that will make Dad feel really special.

Fresh fruit also perks up cocktails and mocktails. A Green Kiwifruit Vesper cocktail or mocktail is just the thing to finish off an unforgettable Father's Day.

Quick tips on cooking with kiwifruit

• Green kiwifruit is a natural meat tenderizer. Simply peel and mash a kiwifruit and spread it on a cut of meat. Let stand for 10 to 15 minutes and then lightly scrape off the kiwifruit before cooking.
• Look for plump and smooth-skinned kiwifruit with no wrinkles, bruises or punctures. Ripe green and gold kiwifruit will keep at room temperature for a few days. Keep them in a plastic bag in the refrigerator to store longer.
• To speed up the ripening process, put kiwifruit in a brown bag with an apple or banana and leave on your kitchen counter.

More recipes and nutritional information are available at www.zesprikiwi.com.

Curried Turkey Sliders With Kiwifruit Chutney

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 6 minutes
6 servings

Chutney

• 2 Zespri green kiwifruit, peeled, finely diced
• 1 tablespoon golden raisins
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon salt

1. Combine kiwifruit, raisins, sugar and salt in small bowl and mix. Make chutney just prior to serving.

Curried Turkey Sliders

• 1 pound lean ground turkey
• 1/4 cup finely diced onion
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
• 1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 12 mini burger or small dinner rolls, split and toasted

1. Preheat grill to medium. Combine turkey, onions, cilantro, curry powder, salt and pepper in medium bowl. Shape into 12 2-inch mini burger patties. Grill patties for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, turning once, until cooked through. Place on buns; top with chutney.

Green Kiwifruit Vesper

Prep time: 3 minutes
2 cocktails

• 2 Zespri green kiwifruit, peeled, chopped
• 2 ounces vodka
• 2 ounces gin
• 2 ounces Lillet Blanc
• 1 cup ice

1. Muddle kiwifruit, vodka, gin, Lillet Blanc and ice in cocktail shaker. Shake all ingredients and strain into two sugar-rimmed martini glasses. Garnish with unpeeled kiwifruit slice.

For a mocktail, substitute 6 ounces white grape juice and a dash of bitters for alcohol.

Kiwifruit Potassium Power Smoothie

Prep time: 5 minutes
2 servings

• 1 cup vanilla soymilk, fortified (or regular milk)
• 1 cup orange juice, calcium fortified
• 2 Zespri gold or green kiwifruit, washed, unpeeled, chopped
• 1 banana, sliced
• 1/2 cup ice cubes
• 2 tablespoons soy protein powder
• 1 teaspoon honey

1. Blend all ingredients in blender on high for 20 to 30 seconds or until smooth. Serve immediately.

Summer Kebabs

Prep time: 15 minutes
Marinating time: 30 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
8 servings

• 2 Zespri green kiwifruit, peeled and cut into halves
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1 teaspoon ginger, fresh, grated
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, ground
• 8 Zespri green kiwifruit, peeled and cut in half widthwise
• 2 peaches, peeled, pitted and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1/2 pineapple, peeled, cored and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 8 strawberries, hulled
• 2 bananas, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 8 wooden skewers

1. Purée lemon juice, honey, ginger, cinnamon and 2 kiwifruit, in food processor until smooth to make kiwifruit glaze. Do not crush kiwifruit seeds; set aside.
2. Place prepared fruit in large bowl. Pour puréed kiwifruit glaze over fruit and gently toss to coat. Marinate for 30 minutes. Arrange mixed fruits on skewers. Brush grill with oil. Preheat grill.
3. Grill fruit over medium heat for 5 minutes on each side, brushing with kiwifruit glaze until light brown. Serve immediately.

Source: Zespri Kiwifruit

(Family Features) This cake delivers a mild sweetness and crunchy topping that can delight nearly any guest.  Serve it warm with a side of ice cream or a light dusting of powdered sugar.

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Cinnamon-Pecan Streusel Coffee Cake

Nonstick cooking spray

Topping:

• 3/4         cup old fashioned rolled oats
• 1/3         cup flour
• 1/3         cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
• 1/4         cup pecans, chopped
• 1/2         teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4         teaspoon salt
• 5             tablespoons butter, softened

Cake:

• 1-1/2     cups flour
• 3/4         teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2         teaspoon salt
• 1/4         teaspoon baking soda
• 8             ounces cream cheese
• 3             tablespoons butter, softened
• 1/2         cup sugar
• 1             whole egg
• 1             egg yolk
• 5             tablespoons milk
• 2             teaspoons vanilla extract

1. Heat oven 350°F.
2. Spray 9-inch round baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
3. To make topping: In medium bowl, combine oats, flour, brown sugar, pecans, cinnamon and salt.
4. Using pastry blender, cut butter into mixture until blended.
5. To make cake: In small bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda.
6. In large bowl, mix cream cheese, butter and sugar. Beat mixture until smooth.
7. Add egg and egg yolk, milk and vanilla extract. Beat mixture until smooth.
8. Combine flour mixture with cream cheese mixture. Spread mixture in pan. Sprinkle topping over batter.
9. Bake 35-40 minutes. Serve warm with ice cream or dust with powdered sugar.

Recipe adapted from Wilton.

Source: Culinary.net

Family Features) Brunch isn't just for mom. This Father's Day, make eggs, toast and bacon on the grill for a breakfast that's sure to spoil the man of the house.

Not sure how to make eggs on the grill? It's easy! Crack an egg into a cut-out hole in toast set on a cedar plank, then sprinkle with a little cheddar and an Applewood rub for smoky grilled flavor.

For more grilling recipes and tips visit www.grillmates.com.

Cedar Plank Grilled Egg in Toast

Makes 4 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes

• 2 cedar planks (about 12x6 inches each)
• 4 slices bread, such as brioche or challah (3/4-inch thick slices)
• 7 eggs, divided
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 2 tablespoons plus 1/2 teaspoon McCormick Grill Mates Applewood Rub, divided
• 1/2 cup grated smoked Cheddar cheese

1. Soak cedar planks in water for at least 4 hours or overnight. Drain and pat dry.
2. Remove centers of each slice of bread with 3-inch round cookie cutter. Beat 3 eggs with milk and 2 tablespoons of the Applewood Rub in medium bowl until well blended.
3. Lightly oil 1 side of each of planks. Place planks, oil side up, on preheated grill over medium heat. Dip bread in egg mixture. Place on planks. Break an egg into each of holes. Sprinkle eggs with remaining 1/2 teaspoon Applewood Rub. Cover grill.
4. Grill 10 minutes. Sprinkle eggs with cheese and additional Applewood Rub, if desired. Grill, covered, 10 minutes longer.

Candied Grilled Bacon

Makes 6 servings
Prep Time: 5
Cook Time: 15

• 6 slices thick-cut applewood bacon
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 2 teaspoons McCormick Ground Cinnamon

1. Arrange bacon slices in single layer on bacon grilling rack or shallow disposable foil pan. Grill over medium-high heat 10 to 12 minutes or until bacon edges begin to curl. Remove pan from grill. Drain drippings.
2. Microwave honey and cinnamon in small microwavable bowl on high 30 seconds, stirring after 15 seconds. Brush bacon with honey mixture. Place bacon directly on grill over low heat. Grill 2 to 3 minutes per side or until crisp.

Source: McCormick