4 Yummy Recipes

We wrapped up 2012 in a big house in Door County, WI (Sister Bay to be exact) with some of my book club friends and their families.  Twelve adults, five kids and a LOT of good food.  Here are some of the recipes:

Winter Panzanella (Smitten Kitchen)

Baked French Toast (Paula Deen - don't judge. It's delish)

Chocolate Chip Cookies (Jacques Torres via Martha Stewart.  Amazeballs)

Baby Greens with Pecans & Pears with Versatile Vinaigrette Dressing
Source: Moosewood Restaurant Simple Suppers Cookbook

Salad
8 cups baby greens or torn romaine or leaf lettuce (about 8 oz)
2 firm, but ripe pears, cut into matchsticks (apples also work)
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (chevre or blue cheese are variants)
1/2 cup toasted pecans

Dressing
1/3 cup vinegar or lemon juice
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove, pressed
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 cup extra virgin olive oil

Whisk or whirl in blender/food processor for a few seconds.  Keeps in refrigerator for a few weeks.  Let sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes before serving