Bubble (or Monkey) Bread

This is a favorite and adds to a great holiday breakfast (though we find reasons to eat it more often than that!).

Coat a bundt pan with non-stick spray.

Place 18-20 frozen rolls in the pan and sprinkle with cinnamon.

In a small bowl mix...

1/2 small package of non-instant (cook and serve) butterscotch pudding powder
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 c. nuts

Sprinkle the powder/nut mixture over the rolls.
In a small saucepan or the microwave, melt...

1/2 c. butter or margarine
Then mix in...
1/2 c. brown sugar

Pour this mixture over the rolls. Cover the pan with foil and let it sit out on the counter overnight.
In the morning, bake the rolls uncovered at 350 for 25-30 min. until the top is browned. Let the pan sit for 2-3 min., then invert onto a plate and let the pan sit for 2 more minutes while the caramel oozes through the rolls.
Uncover and serve warm by pulling rolls off.

Rice Pilaf

This recipe serves 15, so you may want to halve it.

2 1/2 c. rice
5/8 c. chopped green onions (about 8 onions)
1/2 c. butter or margarine

In a large saucepan, brown the rice by itself on medium heat. Add the butter and onions and sauté for a few minutes. Then add...

24 oz. chicken stock/consommé
3 c. hot water
1 1/2 Tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped (optional)

Bring to a boil and then simmer for 15 min. Add...

1 1/4 c. golden raisins

Simmer five more minutes, then add...

5/8 c. apple juice

When the liquid is absorbed, add...

1 1/4 c. peanuts