Tuesday, April 2, 2013

the alter ego

my alter ego number one. 
 
My alter ego is “The Fat Girl.”    TFG loves to eat, loves good food, good restaurants and recipes.  It was likely TFG that signed up for culinary school, specifically the patisserie and baking program, where upon graduation I would be a pastry chef. 
 
TFG will be providing "good food" recipes...

Today's recipe is all about breakfast

Boozy Berries
1 carton raspberries
1 carton blackberries
1 carton blueberries

2 tablespoons white sugar
1 tablespoon rum (use your favorite, I like Myers Dark)
1 tablespoon raspberry vodka
1/2 teaspoon orange extract

Combine, and let marinate for at least one hour covered in the refrigerator

French toast casserole (adapted from http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/paula-deen/baked-french-toast-casserole-with-maple-syrup-recipe2/index.html)

Use one loaf of Hawaiian sweet bread, or fresh challah-chop/cut sliced bread into about 1 x 1 inch squares. Cut entire loaf and place in a 9 x 13 pan that has been sprayed liberally with Pam, or line with parchment.

In a bowl mix 8 large eggs with 2 cups of milk, 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar, sprinkle in salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ground cloves, allspice, and ginger to taste.   Pour mixture over bread evenly, cover and refrigerate overnight. 

The next morning whip 2 cubes of softened butter with a sprinkle cinnamon and nutmeg (add to your liking), 2 tablespoons light corn syrup and 1 cup of brown sugar.

Spread mixture like frosting on the soaked bread.  Bake at 350 for 40 minutes.

Homemade syrup, its easy to do an essential to the perfect bite.  In a large skillet combine, 1/2 cup light corn syrup, 1/2 cup brown sugar, and 1 cup maple syrup.  Mix slowly just until sugar is combined and bring to a boil.  Then reduce heat and simmer for 2 minutes.  Add one sliced banana and one table spoon of Myers Dark Rum.  Stir just to combine and serve hot.

Syrup recipe adapted from http://www.food.com/recipe/paula-deen-bananas-foster-french-toast-376126

Assembly required, cut casserole into in to squares, top with a ladle full of syrup and a spoonful of boozy berries.

TFG inside will thank you

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