DAY Recipe

Couscous is easy to cook—just add it to boiling water, remove it from the heat, and let it stand for a few minutes until the water is absorbed. The addition of cinnamon, lemon peel, garbanzo beans and golden raisins gives this side dish a Mediterranean flair.

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INGREDIENTS

5 yellow tomatoes , peeled and chopped
1/3 cup sweet onions , chopped
1/3 cup red bell peppers , chopped
1-2 teaspoon italian seasoning
1/4 cup gorgonzola , crumbled
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
6 slices thick Italian bread, toasted
salt and pepper, to taste

DIRECTIONS

Toss the tomatoes, onion, red pepper, Italianseasoning, salt and pepper in a bowl.
Allow the tomatoes to release their juices.
Place the balsamic vinegar in a small sauce pan over medium heat.
Allow vinegar to gently reduce until it is [...]

One day I wanted to use up a case of bananas that were overripe, and this cake
was the result. The olive oil adds moisture to the cake. You can serve this
cake warm; it is very rewarding with Vanilla Ice Cream.

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INGREDIENTS

8 slices bread
2 cups ham , cooked and diced
1/2 lb cheese , sharp cheddar, grated
3 eggs
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried mustard
2 cups milk

DIRECTIONS

Butter and cube the bread.
Place 1/2 the bread in greased baking dish, add meat and 1/2 cup grated cheese, then top with the rest of the bread.
In a separate bowl, beat eggs, add milk and seasonings.
Pour mixture on top of bread. Top with rest of grated cheese.

Bake at [...]

INGREDIENTS

3 1/4 cups sifted cake flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter , softened
1 1/2 cups sugar
3 large eggs
2 large egg yolks
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/3 cups whole milk

DIRECTIONS

Position oven rack in the center of the oven; preheat to 350°; grease the bottom and sides of two 9-inch round cake pans; dust pans with flour.

Into a bowl, sift cake flour, baking powder, and salt; whisk to combine and set aside.

In the bowl of [...]