Zucchini Pancakes - the next level

Zucchini Pancakes-The Next Level

That is what my family termed this round of zucchini pancakes. I used my original recipe with changes…(I double this)
1 1/4 cup whole wheat flour
1/4 cup mix of chia seeds, wheat germ and flax
1/2 cup cornmeal
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 eggs
1-2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
1  cup milk
water to desired consistancy…I probably used about 1/4 to 1/2 cup water but we like our pancakes thick
1 cup grated zucchini
Mix the wet ingredients, then add the dry…I add the water and zucchini at the end to get it how I want it

Steel Cut Oats - crockpot/overnight

This is a standard recipe I have been using for years. You can add all sorts of stuff like apples, cinnamon, dried fruits, nutmeg, etc plus milk or fresh fruit or honey to top it in the morning.

1 C steel cut oats
3 C water
salt if desired

Put in crockpot. You can grease the crockpot although I have never had it stick that bad. I cook on low or simmer for about 8 hours.

Yes...double this for my family :)

Oatmeal Muffins

These muffins are made of oatmeal and have basically become my favorite. I mix up what I add into them all the time.

5 C rolled oats
2 C applesauce
2 C water
1/4 C honey or syrup (you can add more if you want it sweeter)
1/4 C oil (anything works...coconut/butter/veggie oil)
1/2 - 1 tsp baking soda
1 egg (this can be omitted if you want it vegan without big side effects :)
2 tsp vanilla

Mix together. Add in what you want...
Bake at 375 for 23 min. and then broil for another 3 min

some ideas I have tried...
Dried cranberries, shredded coconut, chocolate chips (mini)
Shredded coconut, cinnamon with a chocolate ganche on top (simmer 1/4 C cream, remove from heat and add in 1 C chocolate chips and mix till melted)
Chocolate chips
Diced apples, cinnamon
Shredded carrots, diced apples, raisins, cinnamon

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Sweet Zucchini Pancakes

I found this recipe just browsing the web one day. I can't remember where is came from...

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup cornmeal
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt (you can do less)
2 eggs
2 tablespoons butter, melted (you can do a little less)
1 1/4 cup milk
1 cup grated zucchini, excess water squeezed out

Mix wet ingredients, mix dry ingredients...mix together until just combined.
I usually have to double this recipe.

Barley Cereal

2 C barley
3 C water

Cook in pressure cooker for about 22-24 minutes

1 tsp cinnamon
2 Tbsp flax
3 Tbsp honey
1/2 C raisins
milk

Pumpkin Pancakes

PUMPKIN PANCAKES
*the original recipe is from Ruth at allrecipes
Combine these with the buttermilk syrup and it is incredible!!


2 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 1/2 cups milk
1 cup pumpkin puree
1 egg
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon vinegar

Combine everything wet ingredients in mixer.  Add dry ingredients and mix well.
You do need to make sure you cook these long enough of they will be smooshy in the middle.  For our family I need to double this and there are usually a few left over until people get room in their stomach again and then they are usually gone within the next 2 hours :)

Cinnamon Rolls

CINNAMON ROLLS
*this recipe is from allrecipes.com, I can't find the link so...

1 C milk
1/2 C butter
1 C water
1 Tbsp yeast
1 C sugar
2 eggs
6 C flour

Filling
2 tsp ground cinnamon
2 C dark brown sugar
1/2 C butter, softened

Use a topping like cream cheese or caramel, etc...I have my favorites under frostings/toppings

Warm milk on stove till it bubbles.  Melt butter in milk and remove from heat.  Warm water to about 110 degrees and add yeast.  Stir.  Add the rest of the ingredients (add flour slowly, beating after each 1/2 C) to the water and cooled milk/butter mixture and combine.  Knead until the dough until smooth.  This dough is a little sticky, it won't be like a bread dough.
Divide into two even sections.  Roll out one section about 12x9 square.  Spread half the filling mixture onto dough and roll up.  Cut into 1" pieces and place in a greased pan.  Let rise and double in size.  Bake at 375 for about 20 minutes.

Orange Roll Pull Aparts

ORANGE ROLL PULL APARTS
*I often make orange rolls from scratch but if you have a lot to do or no time these are excellent

20 Rhode's dinner rolls, thawed
1 large orange peel, zest/grate the entire peel
3 Tbsp butter, melted
1/2 C sugar

Glaze...
1 C powdered sugar, may need more or less
2 Tbsp orange juice concentrate, slightly melted
1 Tbsp butter, melted
(I often make more than this, you can just add more concentrate and powdered sugar.  You don't really need more butter)

Put rolls in a 9x13 pan sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.  Wait till they are thawed and then drizzle with butter.  Combine orange zest and sugar and sprinkle over rolls after the butter.  Cover and let rise until size doubles.  Remove cover and bake at 350 for about 20-25 minutes.
Make a glaze combining powdered sugar, juice and melted butter.  Glaze rolls while still warm.

Cinnamon Quinoa Cereal

CINNAMON QUINOA CEREAL

1 cup milk 
1 cup water 
1 cup rinsed quinoa
1/2 tsp cinnamon or 1 cinnamon stick



Combine milk, water, cinnamon stick and quinoa in a medium saucepan.  Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.  Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer 15 minutes or until most of the liquid is absorbed. Take quinoa off the heat and let stand covered 5 minutes.

Top with roasted nuts, fresh fruit and honey or agave.

Baked Oatmeal with Cranberries

BAKED OATMEAL

3 C of rolled oats (if you want to use this as real baked oatmeal...also add 1/2 C of applesauce along with the butter)
or
4 C of rolled oats if you intend for this to be a cereal
1/2 C brown sugar
2 tsp cinnamon
2 tsp baking powder
1 C milk
2 eggs
1/4 C butter, melted
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp salt
1/2 - 1 C dried cranberries

Combine dry ingredients.  Combine wet ingredients and then combine all the ingredients :)  Bake in a 9x13 for about 35-40 minutes (for normal) or 25-35 minutes (for more cereal like) at 350.

Snickerdoodle Muffins

SNICKERDOODLE MUFFINS

Cream:
1 cup sugar
2/3 cup butter or margarine
2 eggs

Sift into a separate bowl:
3 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

Pour out 1 cup milk in a pourable container.
Alternatively add the flour mix and the milk to the creamed mixture, beating well each time.
Spoon into greased muffin tin up to 2/3 full - they'll puff up huge.
Bake at 350º for 20 - 25 minutes. Check at 15, and when the toothpick comes out clean, you're set.
Immediately take out of the pan. Melt about a stick of butter (margarine is ok) in a bowl, and add into another bowl 1/2 cup sugar + 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Dip the tops of the muffins in butter and then into the cinnamon sugar mixture. Serve warm.
Can be made ahead and frozen

Buttermilk Syrup

BUTTERMILK SYRUP

1 C sugar
1/2 C butter
3/4 C buttermilk
2 Tbsp honey
1/2 - 1 tsp baking soda
2 tsp vanilla

Make buttermilk by combining milk and lemon juice (let it sit for awhile or you can use regular buttermilk if you have it).  Combine all ingredients except the vanilla.  Bring to a boil (use a big pot) and cook for 8 minutes.  Remove from heat and add the vanilla.

Breakfast Casserole

I first made this while cooking for the homeless center. I made one for our family later and it was amazing and so simple.

BREAKFAST CASSEROLE
(original recipe)
11 eggs
1/2 C flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 can (4oz) diced chilies
2 C cottage cheese
4 C shredded cheddar cheese

Beat eggs. Add dry ingredients and beat (you will probably need a mixer of some sort). Add the rest of the ingredients and combine. Put in greased 9x13 pan and bake at 350 for 35 minutes

Modifications
I use less cheese. I usually use about 2 - 2 1/2 C sharp cheddar (or less). It is also fun to add a bit of parmesan reggiano. I have also found that sometimes I need to extend the cooking time.