Oven Denver Omelet

8 eggs

1/2 cup half-and-half cream

1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1/2 cup shredded swiss cheese

1 cup finely chopped cooked ham

1/4 cup finely chopped green pepper

1/4 cup finely chopped onion

In a bowl, beat the eggs and cream until light and fluffy.  Stir in the cheese ham, green pepper and onion.  Pour into a greased 9” square baking dish.  Bake in a 400 degree oven for 25 minutes or until golden brown.  You can double the recipe for a larger crowd. (bake in 9x13 pan)  

You can also find the recipe on the Taste of Home webpage by clicking here

Autumn Punch

3 quarts (12 cups) milk (1 quart = 4 cups) 

2 quarts (8 cups) vanilla ice cream slightly thawed 

2 -12 oz cans frozen apple juice, thawed (do not add water)

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 

1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

Mix the cinnamon and nutmeg in 1/4 cup of liquid before adding to the rest of the drink - so there won’t be any lumps of spices.  Mix everything together.  Serve frothily

Serves 20-25

This was served at our HOA Christmas brunch the first part of December.  When I first saw that a cream colored beverage was being served, I thought it was eggnog.  It was a pleasant surprise to taste something different than eggnog.  

Cinnamon Knots

When we attended our Harvest Villas Christmas brunch, my friend Vicky made and brought these delicious cinnamon knots.  

When I tasted one, I asked Vicky if she would teach me how to make them.  

Not only did Vicky teach me, but she taught some of our other neighbors. 

Vicky's talent continues on as my daughter, Rachel and I made some for Christmas morning.

Not too bad, if I say so, myself-- actually delicious!

I think we have ourselves a new Christmas tradition here at the MagPad. 

Merry Christmas! 

Thanksgiving Veggie Tray

Lisa brought this to her Thanksgiving feast.  

Please pass the turkey, I mean veggies.