BANANA BRUNCH PUNCH 6 medium ripe bananas 1 can(12 ounces) frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed 1 can (6 ounces) frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed 3 cups warm water, divided 2 cups sugar, divided 1 can (46 ounces) pineapple juice 2 bottles (64 oz.) lemon-lime soda Orange slices, optional In a blender or food processor, blend bananas, orange juice and lemonade until smooth. Remove half of the mixture and set aside. Add 1 1/2 cups of warm water and 1 cups sugar to mixture in blender; blend until smooth. Place in a large freezer container. Repeat with remaining banana mixture, water and sugar; add to container. cover and freeze until solid. Two hours before serving, take punch base out of freezer. Just before serving, place in a large punch bowl. Add pineapple and soda; stir until well blended. Garnish with orange slices if desired. Yield: 16-20 servings. SCRAMBLE EGG CASSEROLE 1/2 cup butter or margarine, divided 2 Tablespoon all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon peter 2 cups milk 1 cup (4 oz) shredded American cheese 1 cup cubed fully cooked ham 1/4 cup sliced green onions 12 eggs, beated 1 can (4 oz) sliced mushrooms, drained 1 1/2 cups soft bread crumbs Additional sliced green onions, optional In a medium saucepan, melt 2 Tablespoons butter. Add flour, salt and pepper; cook and stir until mixture begins to bubble. Gradually stir in milk; cook until thickened and bubbley, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat. Add cheese; mix well and set aside. In a large skillet, saute ham and onions in 3 Tablespoon butter until onions are tender. Add eggs; cook and stir until they begin to set. Add the mushrooms and cheese sauce; mix well. Pour in a 7x11 1/2-in. dish. Melt remaining butter; toss with bread crumbs. Sprinkle over top of casserole. Cover and refrigerate for 2-3 hours or overnight. Bake, uncovered, at 350† for 25-30 minutes or until top is golden brown. Sprinkle with onions if desired. Yield: 6-8 servings.
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