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We would love to make
this a place where Great Harvest customers can share their favorite recipes
and suggestions using Great Harvest bread. If you would like to
submit a recipe (soups, salads, sandwiches, other)
click here. Gift
certificate rewards for recipes selected!
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 FRUITED
TURKEY STUFFING
Our scratch-made bread makes the most phenomenal turkey stuffing on earth!
Just use your favorite Great Harvest loaf, such as Stuffing Bread (Nov
only), Honey Wheat, White, Orange Cranberry - or a mix! (You have our
permission to take credit for this future family favorite!) |
1/2 cup butter (or margarine)
1/2 cup diced onion
3 stalks celery, diced with some nice leaves
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 cup chicken broth
a dash of salt
pepper to taste
1/2 cup chopped apples
1/2 cup raisins (optional)
1/4 cup walnut or almond pieces (optional)
1 1/2 cup apple juice
8 cups TOASTED Great Harvest bread cubes (cut 1 loaf into 1/2" cubes)
Chop onion and celery. Stir in with butter on a skillet over
medium heat until tender. Stir in seasonings, chopped apples,
raisins, and nuts. Add mixture and apple juice to bread cubes in
a large bowl; toss until mixed well. Place in greased baking
dish. Bake at 325 degrees for 90 minutes and serve.
Refrigerate leftovers. |
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RED WHITE & BLUEBERRY
FRENCH TOAST
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This
traditional French Toast recipe works great with Challah, Cinnamon Chip, or
Honey Wheat,
Apple Scrapple, and Orange Cranberry,
too! |
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4 slices Great Harvest "Red White & Blue Berry" bread
1 egg
1/4 cup milk
1/2 tsp vanilla
1/4 tsp cinnamon
Beat the egg, milk, vanilla, and cinnamon with a wire whisk.
Dip each slice of bread in the egg mixture and brown in a greased skillet.
Serve immediately with syrup. (The flavor of the syrup will mix
in with the berries - yum, yum!)
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FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE
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Delicious! This version
is baked in the oven, making it a perfect "make-ahead" dish for a brunch or
family gathering!
Try it with any Great Harvest favorite: Challah,
Red White & Blueberry, Apple Scrapple, Cinnamon Chip, Honey Wheat,
Old-Fashioned White, .... |
1 loaf Great Harvest Bread cut into 1-in cubes (enough to make 10 cups) |
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8 eggs
3 cups milk
4 teaspoons sugar
1-teaspoon vanilla
¾ teaspoon salt (optional)
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TOPPING:
2 tablespoons butter (cubed)
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon |
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Maple Syrup |
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Place bread cubes in a greased
13 in x 9 in x 2 in baking dish. In a mixing bowl, beat eggs, milk, sugar,
vanilla and salt. Pour over bread. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours
or overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30
minutes
before baking.
TOPPING: Dot casserole with butter. Combine sugar and cinnamon;
sprinkle over the top. Cover and bake at 350 for 45-50 minutes or until a
knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Let stand for 5 minutes.
Serve with syrup. 12 servings.
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GREAT HARVEST
HOLIDAY FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE
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casserole version, perfect for making ahead of time for a brunch or family
gathering. This one is extra special, perfect for the holidays.
We thank our friends, Marian and Dennis, in Omaha for this one! |
One loaf of your
favorite Great Harvest bread:
Especially delicious is Challah, Red White and Blueberry, Apple Scrapple,
Honey Wheat, Old Fashioned White, and Cinnamon Chip |
4 T softened butter
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup corn syrup
1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional) |
1 C milk
2 eggs
1/2 t orange zest
1/2 t cinnamon
1/2 t vanilla |
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Directions:
Cut bread into 1/2-inch slices. Spread the butter in a 13-inch by 9-inch
baking dish. Sprinkle the brown sugar over the butter and drizzle with corn
syrup. Sprinkle with chopped pecan. Mix together the milk, eggs, orange
zest, cinnamon and vanilla. Dip each piece of bread. Arrange coated slices
in one layer in the baking dish. Bake for 35 minutes at 375 degrees until
bread is golden brown. Invert pan onto a platter and serve immediately. Can
serve with syrup, mixture of fruits, whipped cream or other favorite
complement.
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HOW TO GRILL BREAD
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Here's how to spice up
your next barbecue with
fabulous-tasting, grilled slices of Great Harvest bread!! |
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Next time you're grilling, grab some slices of your favorite Great Harvest
bread. (such as Spinach Feta -or- Shenandoah Herb!)
Brush on some good quality olive oil and place slices on the grill, oil
side down.
Grill till it's toasted and crusty - yum!
HERBED GRILLING OR DIPPING OIL
Use this delicious oil for grilling OR dipping!
1/2 c. good quality olive oil, 1/4 c. balsamic vinegar,
1 Tbsp basil, 1 tsp parsley, 1 tsp oregano
Optional additions: 1/8 c. fresh parmesan cheese, 1-2 cloves garlic
After
grilling your bread,
dip it in olive oil, your favorite salad dressing, or try the
mixtures below.
POMODORO DIP
Saute
1/4 c chopped onion and 1 minced garlic clove in 1/4 cup of olive oil for 3
minutes. Add 3 large diced tomatoes and heat. Remove from heat.
Add 1/2 c. chopped basil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp pepper.
MUSTARD HERB VINAIGRETTE DIP
Combine 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 Tbs red wine vinegar, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 1/4
c. finely chopped basil, 2 Tbs chopped chives, 1 tsp chopped fresh oregano.
Add salt and pepper to taste.
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BREAD SPREADS
 Fresh
bread tastes great all by itself, but here are a couple of simple but
flavorful spreads that can
make fresh bread even
better! Pair them with any of our delicious everyday breads
and you'll have the perfect light summer lunch or snack!
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CUCUMBER DILL SPREAD
8 oz softened cream cheese
1 cup mayonnaise
2 med cucumbers (peeled, seeded, and chopped)
2 Tbsp sliced green onions
1 Tbsp lemon juice
2 Tbsp snipped fresh dill (or 1/2 tsp dried dill)
1/2 tsp hot pepper sauce
Blend cream cheese with other ingredients and serve with your favorite
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HUMMUS HARVEST
2 or more cups of cooked chick peas (garbanzo beans)
4 cloves garlic
4 Tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup sesame seeds
4 Tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp coriander seeds or powder
1/2 tsp cumin seeds or powder
A bit of parsley
Mix all ingredients in a food processor until smooth. Spread
generously onto thick slices of your favorite Great Harvest everyday
bread and, if desired, top with tomato, shredded cheese, grated carrots,
or fresh sprouts. |
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More recipes to come! |
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