Nancy’s Pancakes April 24, 2009

The most coveted recipe in my family household, one particular family member demanded these everyday for about 2 years which made me sick of them for about 3 years after but I keep coming back. For years I couldn’t make these properly even with the recipe so if it doesn’t work out for you the first time please try again, you will get it. I add blueberries but you can definitely omit them and top it with anything you like. This recipe makes enough for 3- 4 people on average.

Pancakes

Pancakes

1 cup of flour (I have done half each whole wheat and white and it works out great)
2 tsp sugar
4 tsp baking powder
1.2 tsp of salt
2 eggs
1 cup of milk
1/4 cup of oil

In a medium sized bowl combine all dry ingredients. In a large measuring cup combine all wet.  Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and combine well with fork. Let sit untouched while your griddle or large fry pan heats up, you should see bubbles rise to the top. Ladle small amounts into pan and cook on one side until you see air bubbles and sides look set, flip and cook for 1-2 more minutes. Both sides should be a medium brown and firm in the centre.

Optional….. Add 1/2 cup of blueberries, serve with fresh fruit, whipped cream and real maple syrup. Yum yum.

Easy Roasted Potatoes March 31, 2009

I make these potatoes all the time, they are a Sunday Brunch  or a night after shenanigans must have. Adjust the seasonings to taste but I gave you my two favorites. Happy munching!

Roasted potatoes made with the original seasoning

Roasted Potatoes

Preheat oven to 400F.

Oil a large baking sheet with 1-2 tsp of olive oil.

Wash 3-5  medium sized potatoes making sure to remove any imperfections.

Leave skin on and cut into 1 inch pieces or wedges if you like, bigger sizes require longer cooking time.

Place in a medium to large sized bowl and coat with 2 tbspn olive oil and toss well.

Add spices to potatoes making sure they are well coated then turn onto oiled pan.

Bake in the oven for 15 minuted then turn and cook for about 10-20 minutes longer. They should be golden brown, crispy on the outside but soft on the inside of when pierced with a fork.

Seasoning

• a liberal amount of freshly ground pepper
• 1 tsp of Italian seasoning
• 1/2 tsp rosemary
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• salt to taste

Cajun Seasoning

• 1 tsp of sugar
• 1/2 tsp of paprika (smoked paprika is nice if you have it)
• 1/8 tsp cayanne
• 1 tsp of chili powder
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• salt and pepper to taste

Homemade Goodforyou Granola September 9, 2008

Shannon my old roommate showed me this recipe 2 years ago and ever since I’ve been a homemade granola  type of girl. I really like  that you can thrown any nuts, dried fruit, seeds and cereal grains in it as you want. I like to use spice and this recipe doesn’t use sugar (unless u want it sweeter) or any oil. The recipe that follows is just my favorite combo of flavors. It’s a bit of effort but it’s well worth it and  it stores dry for up to 2 weeks.

Granola

1 can of frozen orange juice

6 cups of large flake oats (this is approximate, you might need to add more if the mix seems too wet)

1 generous cup of dried cranberries (of equivalent amount of dried fruit)

1/4 cup of flax seed

1/4 cup wheat germ (or bran)

2/3 cup unsalted sliced almonds ( or any other unsalted nuts)

1 cup unsalted pumpkin seeds

2 generous tsp of any combination of spices such as all spice, cinnamon, cardamon

******Coconut is also good mixed in just limit the amounts cause it can burn, and if you want to use other nut/seed combos just measure out approximately 2 cups

1-2 tbsp honey or maple syrup optional (if you like sweeter granola, I usually do without)

Preheat oven for 350F.

Place frozen OJ in a large mixing bowl, and let melt. Add dried fruit, spice(s) and coconut (if usuing) and let sit for 20-30 minutes.

Add nuts, bran, oats and honey/maple syrup (if using). Mix  until everything is coated well in OJ.

Spray a large cookie sheet and spread  mixture on pan sparsely. You want to be able to turn it and move it around so it toasts on all sides. Bake about 5 minutes then turn and bake about 5 more minutes, you want it to be dried out and light-medium brown.

As you cook the granola in small batches cool on wax paper or in a lage shallow dish before storing in an air tight contain, make sure it is totally cooled otherwise it will hold moisture and go bad sooner.

Enjoy with yoghurt/soy yogurt, milk/soy milk or as a snack with fruit.