Cannellini Beans with Pancetta & Spinach

olive oil
onion, chopped

bacon, chopped or pancetta

cannellini beans

spinach, chopped

minced garlic

salt

red pepper flakes

Saute onions and bacon or pancetta in olive oil.  Add cannellini beans, garlic and spinach and cook until spinach is wilted, then add salt and pepper.

Baked french toast casserole

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challah or brioche, in 1-inch thick slices, enough to be fully soaked with a little extra milk/egg mixture in the dish

1/4 cup (2 oz) butter
1/3 to 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons maple syrup
6 large eggs
10 oz milk

1 teaspoon vanilla
2 teaspoons Grand Marnier
lemon or orange zest (optional)

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (or more)
1/4 teaspoon salt

strawberries (optional)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Melt butter and stir in sugar and maple syrup; mix in all other ingredients and thoroughly soak bread in mixture.  Arrange bread slices in one layer in a 13x9x2 baking dish, slightly overlapping.   Bake uncovered until puffed and edges are lightly golden, about 35 minutes. Top with fresh strawberries.