Oldies but Goodies: Bonnie's Recipes Spanning 25 Years

FRUIT AND YOGURT PANCAKES
1 c. unbleached flour, amaranth, oat, or rice flour
½ tsp. baking soda
¼ tsp. ground cinnamon
6-8 oz. container organic plain or Greek yogurt
1 c. milk or milk substitute of your choice
1 organic large egg, well-beaten
1 c. fresh or frozen fruit (strawberries and blueberries work well)

Blend all ingredients well, but don’t overmix. The fresh or frozen fruit should be added last. Spray oil or use 1 T. butter/butter substitute onto a hot griddle. Ladle or pour the batter for whatever size pancake is desired. Heat until thoroughly cooked throughout (these pancakes are thicker than the average pancake, so may take longer to cook). Eat plain or top with cinnamon, all natural fruit conserves, or a small amount of pure maple syrup.

PUMPKIN SOUP
½ c. green onion, chopped
½ c. white onions, chopped
2 carrots, sliced
1 T. avocado or canola oil
1 can (16 oz.) pumpkin
1 tsp. garlic powder
½ tsp. nutmeg
½ tsp. allspice
dash of tamari
4 c. chicken broth
2 tsp. dried or fresh parsley
1 c. milk or milk substitute

Sauté onions and carrots in a 4-quart pot and bring to a boil. Add other ingredients, except milk, reduce heat to simmer and cook 25 min. Puree soup in blender, if desired. Add milk, heat just until serving temp. for hot soup. Can be served cold, if desired.

SALMON PATTIES
1 lb. cooked salmon filet (flaked ) or 1 large can pink or red salmon (rinsed)
1 whole egg or 2 egg whites (lightly beaten)
½ c. oats
½ c. minced fresh onion or 1 T. dried onion
½ tsp. garlic powder
1 T. tamari
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
½ tsp. dried mustard
2 T. finely chopped red pepper
1 tsp. dried parsley, optional

Mix all ingredients. Form into patties. Brown in pan with oil spray until lightly browned on both sides OR bake in a 350 degree oven in a lightly greased glass dish for 20 minutes. Garnish with lemon wedges and parsley

PORTUGUESE CHICKEN
3 lb. organic chicken
1 clove garlic
dash of sea salt and pepper
1 medium peeled onion
1 T. olive oil
1 lemon (juice only)

Rinse chicken, stuff with garlic, oregano, salt, olive oil with juice of a lemon. Rub pepper over chicken with dried oregano. Reduce heat to 350 degrees and bake 50-55 min. Carve chicken and serve with onion. potatoes, baby carrots, and onions.

BAKED APPLE IN A FLASH
1 good cooking apple
½ tsp. whipped butter or Earth Balance
1 tsp. unsulphured molasses, agave syrup, or pure maple syrup
sprinkle of ground cinnamon

Core the apple. Mix the next 3 ingredients and microwave for 30 seconds. Place the apple in a microwave safe bowl and pour mixture into cored apple. Cover with paper towel and microwave another 2 ½ minutes.

BANANA-BERRY TREAT
1 banana
¾ c. berries
1 ½ T. agave or pure maple syrup
¼ c. Greek yogurt
½ c. ice cubes

Peel banana, cut into chunks, and place into blender or food processor. Add remaining ingredients. Process until the fruit is pureed and the mixture is frothy. Serve immediately as drink or freeze for one hour and serve as a frozen dessert.