50 The Queens Courier • mother’s day • MAY 5, 2016 for breaking news visit www.qns.com MOTHER’S DAY GET THE DAY OFF TO A GOOD START By Ronda Addy It’s Mother’s Day, and Mom shouldn’t have to cook. To ensure she doesn’t, here are some easy recipes that kids and adults alike can make. Breakfast Casserole 32 oz. frozen hash browns with peppers and onions 1 red pepper, diced 1/2 lb. bacon, crumbled 2 c. cheddar cheese, shredded 12 eggs 1 c. milk 1 t. kosher salt 1 t. black pepper 6 to 8 drops hot sauce 1 t. dry mustard Coat slow cooker with cooking spray. Place hash browns in bottom and top with red pepper, bacon and cheese. Whisk remaining ingredients together and pour evenly over mixture in cooker. Cook on low for 10 to 12 hours. Easy Chocolate Waffles 3 c. flour 1/2 T. salt 2 T. baking powder 2/3 c. cocoa 2/3 c. sugar 4 eggs 3-1/2 c. milk 1 c. oil Mix dry ingredients and set aside. Slightly beat eggs and combine with milk and oil. Add dry ingredients and blend, being careful not to overmix. Pour 1 c. of batter into a waffle iron and cooking according to the directions. Continue until batter is gone. Top waffles with maple syrup and fresh fruit. Peach Sauce Gingerbread Waffles 2 c. buttermilk baking mix 1 c milk 1 egg 1/3 c. molasses 1/4 c. brown sugar, packed 1 t. ginger 3/4 t. cinnamon 1/4 t. nutmeg 16 oz. sliced peaches in heavy syrup 1 T. cornstarch 1 T. lemon juice Mix baking mix, milk, egg, molasses, brown sugar, ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg in a bowl. Pour 1/2 c. of batter into a preheated waffle iron. Cook until waffle has a cake-like texture. Repeat until all batter has been used. To make peach sauce, drain peaches, cut into small pieces and set aside. Combine cornstarch with lemon juice and heat over a medium flame until thick. Add peaches and serve sauce over waffles. Sausage Squares 2 cans crescent rolls 1 pkg. cream cheese 1 pkg. breakfast sausage Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Open one can of crescent rolls and spread out on a greased baking sheet. Layer with cream cheese and sausage and cover with the other can of crescent rolls. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes. These are just a few recipes that are sure to be a hit with Mom on her special day. Not having to cook or clean up is also sure to be a hit. This year, why not score some points with Mom and serve her a feast? She just might forgive you for something else later. Happy Mother’s Day QC QC SOPHIA’S SSOPHIIA’’SS HAIR HAIIR SSTTUDIIO STUDIO KIDS CUTS $10 • BLOW-OUT $23 • CUT ONLY $20 WASH/CUT $25 • WASH/CUT/BLOW $35 SINGLE PROCESS COLOR $30 • COLOR/CUT/BLOW $65 HIGHLIGHTS (FOIL) $40 - $100 (INCLUDES CUT & BLOW) KERATIN TREATMENT $100 & UP *SLIGHTLY HIGHER PRICES FOR LONGER AND COARSE HAIR WE CARRY FEATHER HAIR EXTENSIONS…ALL COLORS! GIFT CERTIFICATES NEW CLIENTS ONLY • MENTION THIS AD AND GET 10% OFF SALON BIRTHDAY PARTIES (Nails, Hair, Feathers) Call for Details Winner Best Hair Color 214-26 41ST AVE., BAYSIDE • 718-428-3707
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