It may seem odd to include a simple procedure, but believe it or not, not everyone knows about this delicious drink.

1 glass ice cold milk (preferably 2%)
At least 2 large toss Maple Syrup

Mix together.

1 9" pastry pie shell
3 eggs
8 oz. maple syrup
½ cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
2 tbsp butter, melted
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 ¼ cups pecan halves or pieces

In bowl, combine the ingredients. Pour into the shell. Bake in lower rack of 350F oven for 35-40 minutes or until golden. Cool.

Maple French Toast

1/2 cup maple syrup
3 eggs
1/3 cup milk 1/2 tsp vanilla
1/4 tsp salt 2 tbsp butter
6 slices ½ inch French bread (use day old)

Beat together maple syrup, eggs, milk, vanilla and salt. Place slices in single layer in 9 X 13 " dish. Pour batter evenly over bread. Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours or overnight. Melt butter on griddle. Add slices and brown on both sides. Serve with maple syrup, maple butter or maple jelly. This recipe will serve about 6 people.

½ tsp salt ¼ tsp freshly ground pepper
2 tbsp maple syrup 1 tsp Dijon mustard
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
½ cup vegetable oil (olive oil is too strong)

Mix together in a jar by hand or for a creamier dressing, use a Braun hand blender.