I’ve recently been spending a lot of time in the kitchen. Now it isn’t because I’m a great chef or a magnificent baker but I do enjoy trying new recipes and it is always encouraging when the whole family enjoys them.
For Christmas I received 3 new cookbooks: A Buddy Cake Boss cookbook, a family book written by my Aunt Lydia, and a CakePops cookbook. I’ve really enjoyed baking goodies and decorating them since Perry’s first birthday so getting a cake pops book and a Cake Boss book was such a treat. So far I’ve made cookies and some cake truffles, from these two books and when there is time I’m looking forward to making a cake and decorating it with my new circuit cake decorator…also a Christmas present from my momma.
From Aunt Lydia’s book we have discovered Bacon Cheese Burger Meatloaf, Tater Tot Casserole, Sausage Balls and a failed Peanut Butter Pie (which I won’t give up on). These were all a big hit with all four of us which is exciting because I’m not an exciting cook and I often get bored with dinner. I’m always up for new easy recipes!! I just discovered a new pancake recipe from the ParentLife Magazine that I will share. They are super sweet and do not even need syrup although my two little ones require syrup on their pancakes regardless of what they taste like. Enjoy one of my newest discoveries…
Berry Smoothie Pancakes
1cup vanilla yogurt
1 banana sliced
1/2cup strawberries sliced
1/4cup blueberries
1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
1 cup 100% whole wheat flour
1 tsp baking soda
2 large eggs
combine yogurt and berries in blender set aside
combine flours and baking soda in a large bowl add eggs and smoothie mixture
…this comes out really thick and I like thinner pancakes so I added some milk till I liked the texture…
