Creamy Custard Pie

A specialty from Fae Burgess’ kitchen. Active in the Longmont community for over 50 years, it is estimated* that during that time, Fae has baked nearly 22,387 pies. *(Note – Estimate is biased. The editor is her daughter-in-law.) 2 cups Longmont Dairy Milk 3 eggs 1/3 cup sugar Nutmeg to taste 1 unbaked Pie Crust […]

Classic Vanilla Custard Ice Cream

Homemade ice cream is worth the trouble! Use either an electric or hand-turned freezer to make delicious, creamy ice cream. For best results, the mixture should be cold before it is put into the container, and the container should not be filled more than 3/4 full, to allow for expansion. Use 4 to 5 parts […]

Basic Gelato Recipe

Try adding vanilla and your favorite fruits. Experiment with desired flavors! 2 cups LDF whole milk 1 cup LDF cream 4 egg yolks 1/2 cup sugar In a medium saucepan, mix milk and cream. Warm until foam forms around the edges. Remove from heat. In a large bowl, beat the egg yolks and sugar until […]

Reuben Brunch Casserole

With Strawberry Cream Cheese Spread Makes 10 servings 10 slices rye bread cut into 3/4-inch cubes 1 1/2 pounds cooked corned beef 2 1/2 cups shredded Swiss cheese (10 ounces) 6 eggs, lightly beaten 3 cups milk 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1. Grease a 13 x 9 x 2-inch glass baking dish. Arrange the bread cubes […]

Omelet Sandwiches On-the Run

1/2 cup chopped bell pepper 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 teaspoon oil 6 eggs, beaten 1/4 cup Longmont Dairy Milk salt and pepper to taste 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1 cup chopped ham 8 English muffins, split and toasted Sauté the green pepper and onion in the oil in a nonstick skillet until tender. […]

French Toast Soufflé

An Easy Holiday Morning Treat. Serves 8 (Assemble the evening before, refrigerate; then bake in the morning.) 1 8 oz package cream cheese 1 dozen eggs 1 cube butter 3 cups Half and Half 1/2 cup maple syrup 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla Dry, cubed bread (about 1 loaf any kind) Cinnamon 2 Buttered 9” x […]

Feather-Bed Eggs

6 slices of thick-cut bread 1 1/2 cups grated LDF Cheddar cheese 1 1/2 cups LDF whole milk 6 large eggs Butter Pepper to taste Oregano to taste Butter, or if you prefer, use non-stick spray on six small ramekins. Butter one side of bread, and place a single slice with buttered side up in […]

Eggnog-Dipped French Toast

For each person, or for quantity desired: 2 slices Texas Toast (or 1” thick slices of French bread) 1 egg 1/4 cup eggnog 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon finely grated fresh orange zest 1 “pat” (1/2 tablespoon) butter 1/2 teaspoon wheat germ or granola (optional) 1 tablespoon frozen berries (thawed) (I […]

Breakfast Egg Casserole

Make ahead. Perfect for Christmas or New Year’s morning. 7 slices sourdough bread, cubed into 1” squares 1 1/2 lbs. maple sausage, ground 1 red pepper, julienned 1 green pepper, julienned 1 red onion, julienned 1 clove garlic, minced 8 Egg-Land’s Best Eggs 3/4 cup of LDF Milk 1 Tbsp. Herbs de Provence 1/3 bunch Italian […]

Bacon and Egg Pita Pockets

2 pita bread rounds (white or whole wheat) 4 slices bacon 4 eggs 1 tablespoon LDF milk Salt and pepper to taste Shredded LDF Cheddar cheese Cut pitas in half. Wrap in paper towel and warm in microwave. Meanwhile, in medium skillet, fry bacon until crisp. Drain on paper towel. Pour off all grease except […]