Overnight buckwheat pancakes, April 2011
My husband loves buckwheat pancakes and I love anything raised with yeast, so these are a two-for-two winner at our house. The recipe, a new discovery that might become a standby, makes dark, flavorful yet light-textured pancakes. Because buckwheat is so high in protein—as a matter of fact, it’s one of the highest protein plant foods—these cakes are exceptionally satisfying. Also, buckwheat is naturally gluten-free. (more…)
Corn pudding, April 2011
This rich, satisfying, and simple corn pudding is a crowd-pleasing side dish with ham. (more…)
Amish-style baked oatmeal, March 2011
Baked oatmeal came up in conversation around town lately. It sounded delicious, and curiosity about it prompted me to do some research and experimentation. I learned that the traditional Amish- or Pennsylvania Dutch-style baked oatmeal is buttery and a little like oatmeal cookies or granola. Kalona Bakery serves a delicious version of this style that you can order with choice of fruit such as blueberries or apricots. On the other hand, Quaker Oats Company’s recipe is creamy and porridge-like with a lovely brown sugar layer on top. Both styles are good in their own way, so I’ve included two different recipes. (more…)
Date nut bread with mango chutney
cheese spread, March 2011
Date nut bread is a classic. This recipe won me over a few years ago with its rustic, slightly crusty texture. Enjoy a slice with morning coffee or alongside a hearty soup. Top it with mango chutney cheese spread and it’s even better. (more…)
Dutch apple pancake, February 2011
When we lived in the Twin Cities my husband and I liked eating and getting together with friends at a local restaurant chain, Pannekoeken Huis. The restaurant’s specialty was, naturally, pannekoeken (panna-kooken)—sugary, eggy oven pancakes. At the restaurant, every now and again servers in Dutch costume would dash out of the kitchen with small skillets calling out, “Pannekoeken!” to clear a path so as to serve the golden, puffed-up pancakes before they lost their air. A couple of the restaurants are still open in Rochester, Minnesota, but we’ve been able to enjoy the dish at home because years ago my sister gave me this recipe for Dutch apple pancake. (more…)
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