Blueberry Sunrise a.k.a Blueberry French Toast

This recipe was given to me by friend Yoannis. It's super yummy!

Ingredients

12 slices day-old white bread, crusts removed (I like french bread)

2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese

1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries (I have always used frozen)

12 eggs

2 cups milk

1/3 cup maple syrup or honey

For the Sauce:

1 cup sugar

2 tablespoons cornstarch

1 cup water

1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries

1 tablespoon butter

Cut bread into 1-in cubes (or just leave in slices), place half in greased 13x9 in baking dish. Cut cream cheese into 1-in cubes, place over bread (I like to spread the cheese on the bread). Top with blueberries and remaining bread cubes/slices.

In a large bowl, beat eggs. Add milk and syrup, mix well. Pour over bread mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hrs or O/N.

Remove from the refrigerator 30min before baking. Cover and bake at 350 for 30 min. Uncover, bake 25-30 min longer or until golden brown and center is set.

In small saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch and water until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 3 min. Stir in blueberries, reduce heat. Simmer for 8-10 min or until berries have burst. Stir in butter until melted. Serve with french toast. (I usually make the sauce the night before)

slow cooker chicken taco soup

I make this all the time but have never posted it. It's a keeper!

Ingredients

• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 (16 ounce) can chili beans
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans
• 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle beer
• 2 (10 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
• 1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning
• 3 whole skinless, boneless chicken breasts
• shredded Cheddar cheese (optional)
• sour cream (optional)
• crushed tortilla chips (optional)

Directions

1. Place the onion, chili beans, black beans, corn, tomato sauce, beer, and diced tomatoes in a slow cooker. Add taco seasoning, and stir to blend. Lay chicken breasts on top of the mixture, pressing down slightly until just covered by the other ingredients. Set slow cooker for low heat, cover, and cook for 5 hours.
2. Remove chicken breasts from the soup, and allow to cool long enough to be handled. Stir the shredded chicken back into the soup, and continue cooking for 2 hours. Serve topped with shredded Cheddar cheese, a dollop of sour cream, and crushed tortilla chips, if desired

compliments of allrecipes.com