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Oat Pancakes with Mulberry Sauce

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I was inspired by Alice Water’s recipe to make my own Oat Pancakes with Mulberry Sauce. Yesterday I saw mulberries for the first time at our local farmer’s market. I was reminded of the mulberry bush we have in our front yard back in Minnesota. Flocks of birds would always manage to devour all the berries before we could pick them. So here was my chance to make something out of them! Since they’re not easy to find, at least around here, you can substitute them with blueberries or any other berry you like.

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Ricotta Pear Bundles

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This Ricotta Pear Bundle is an interesting and refreshing way to serve a cheese and pear filled crepe – which by the way is a great combination of flavors. You only have to fill the crepe and gather the edges, then tie it off like a bundle – hence where it gets its name! The delicate pear sauce surrounding it compliments it perfectly. Continue reading →

Pumpkin Harvest Pancakes

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These delicious pumpkin harvest pancakes are great for breakfast and are loaded with vitamins and protein. I used the “Andina flour” which is a mix of protein rich spelt, wholewheat and quinoa flours. If you can’t find this brand you could mix 60% all-purpose, 30 % spelt and about 10% quinoa flour. Or another good combination could be 1/2 all-purpose and 1/2 whole wheat flour. Anyway it’s the pumpkin puree that actually makes all the difference in this recipe imparting a special flavor and tenderness to this pancake. Continue reading →

Healthy Blueberry Ricotta Hot Cakes

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These healthy Blueberry Hot Cakes made with whole wheat flour and ricotta make them especially protein rich. A good stone ground flour also imparts a pleasant nutty taste. These hot cakes rise to greater thickness in comparison to traditional pancakes in that the batter is thicker and the final dash of apple cider vinegar gives them a boost in rising power. Continue reading →