Bread

Cinnamon Pecan French Toast Casserole

Recipe by Paula Bowman

This is a terrific make ahead for busy weekend brunch. It will only look like you spent all morning at the stove.

Slow-Cooker Banana Bread with Cinnamon Butter

Recipe by Paula Bowman

This no- fuss batter can be mixed in five minutes and baked, allowing the moist heat of the slow cooker to perfectly cook the banana bread while you do other things. A slather of cinnamon butter makes it sublime.

Pumpkin French Toast Sticks

Recipe by Laura Keough, Sweet Potato Chronicles

This recipe is a twist on the traditional French toast. Pumpkin is rich in vitamins A, C, K and E as wells as minerals like potassium, so adding a puree to eggs is like taking a multivitamin. Plus, it lends the sticks a natural sweetness that pleases preschoolers. Actually, it pleases most anyone.

Ghoulish Squirm Sandwiches

These wormy sandwiches will be a big hit at any Halloween party. The kids will love them and the parents will be talking about them for a long time. Regular mustard may be used in place of the brown mustard if you prefer. A dash of liquid smoke may also be added to the sauce.

Hickory Smoked Double Grilled Cheese

This is a special twist to an old favorite. It's easy enough that you can even help a child prepare it for Mom. Add a dish of cottage cheese or applesauce and give Mom a lunch she won't soon forget.

Strawberry Topped Cinnamon Rolls

It's a guarantee that Mom will be surprised when you serve her one of these little treats. Add a cup of coffee or tea and it will be a breakfast she will always remember. Fresh strawberries or fresh or frozen rhubarb can also be used.

Mini Pepperoni Hearts

These appetizers work very well at a teenagers Valentine's party. All teenagers love pepperoni pizza and these are an easy way to give them what they want. To make more just double the recipe amounts and you can have 24 delicious treats.

Pepperoni Pizza Bites

This is a fun and easy appetizers for children's Valentine's Day parties. Serve it with warm pizza sauce as a dip and watch them gobble it right up.

Cinnamon Apple Toaster Strudels

This simple delight is the perfect way for children to ring in the New Year. The icing from the toaster strudels may be drizzled over the top or for a sweeter treat try drizzling caramel ice cream topping over the strudels.

Meatball Kabob Appetizers

Serve these kabobs with a tomato sauce, pizza sauce or even a cheese dip. The kids will love them.