hash brown waffles

 

When I saw this I had to make it!  I knew it would be a big hit.  My 13-year old asked me if we could have these on Christmas morning.  Of course we can!

hash brown waffles (idea from Taste of Home)

8 eggs, divided

1 package refrigerated seasoned hash browns

1/4 cup green chilies

2 tablespoons dehydrated onion (or chop up an onion)

1 tablespoon oil

Whisk 2 eggs in a large bowl.  Stir in potatoes, onion, oil and chiles.  Pour 1/2 cup hash brown batter into a hot waffle iron. Cook 8-12 minutes.  Place each one in the oven to keep warm as they all cook. (Makes 6)

Fry 6 eggs.

Assemble by placing a waffle on a plate with an egg on top.  Top with sliced avocado, guacamole, chopped tomatoes, salsa, etc.  Go crazy- you can even add some cheese!

whole wheat bread

 

Our friends brought over some freshly baked, warm whole wheat bread this afternoon and it was such a treat.  Of course whole wheat is my favorite and this was my favorite recipe yet!  Jana grinds her own wheat which probably makes a difference but I want to give this recipe a try.  It's for 6 loaves but I plan to halve the recipe since I don't have 6 loaf pans.

whole wheat bread (my friend Jana)

9.5 cups whole wheat, ground (equivalent of 15 cups ground flour)

5 cups warm water

1 rounded tablespoon sugar

2 tablespoons yeast

1000-2000mg vitamin C crushed into powder (ascorbic acid)

2-2 1/2 tablespoons salt

2/3 cup olive oil

2/3 cup honey

Dissolve yeast and sugar in water until foamy (about 5 minutes).  Add salt, oil, vitamin C, and honey.  Add flour 1/2 cup at a time while bosch is running.  After flour is added completely, knead on full speed for 10 minutes.  Form into loaves (Jana does 6 loaves in 8x4 inch pans).  Place in greased loaf pans.  Let rise until double.  Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.

whole wheat zucchini waffles

 

We love this recipe.  I love that they are full of zucchini but hidden behind the sweet flavor and aroma of cinnamon.

whole wheat zucchini waffles (gimmesomeoven.com) 

1 large zucchini, ends trimmed

1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour

1 tablespoon baking powder

1 teaspoon kosher salt

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/3 cup sugar (I used 2 tablespoons)

1 1/2 cups milk

2 eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preheat waffle maker to 400 degrees.

Grate the zucchini on the large holes of a box grater.

In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and sugar.  Stir together.

In another bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs and vanilla.  Add the dry ingredients and beat until smooth.  Fold in the zucchini and mix well.

Spray the waffle maker with cooking spray.  Pour 1/2 cup batter into the  waffle maker and close the top.  Cook for 5 minutes or until the waffles are as crisp as you like.  Repeat with remaining batter.  Serve hot with your favorite toppings.

whole wheat zuchinni pancakes

 

These zucchini pancakes are AWESOME.  I love that they are whole wheat and I love that they contain zucchini, cinnamon and nutmeg.  Instead of syrup we put some light whipped cream and blueberries on top.  I kept pushing more blueberries than whipped cream. :) 

Note:  I reduced the sugar and omitted the fat.  Didn't need it at all.

zucchini pancakes (slightly adapted from two peas and their pod)

2 1/4 cups whole wheat flour

2 teaspsoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon coarse salt

3/4 teaspoon cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

1 tablespoons brown sugar

2 cups buttermilk

2 eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup grated zucchini

Mix dry ingredients together.  Mix wet ingredients together.

Combine wet and dry ingredients.  Fold in zucchini.

Cook pancakes as you normally would.  I used 1/4 cup batter per pancake.

italian marinated chicken

 

I really, really liked this marinade.  It was so simple and I didn't even use any of the oil it called for since I was using chicken thighs.  Great one.

italian marinated chicken (adapted from the whole cook)

10 chicken thighs, boneless, skinless and trimmed

1/4 cup red wine vinegar

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon dried basil

1/2 teaspoon onion powder

1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper

3/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

1 teaspoon lemon juice

Place your chicken in a gallon ziploc bag with all ingredients for the dressing.  Seal the bag, squeezing out any excess air. Let the chicken marinate for at least one hour and up to 12 hours.  Grill chicken according to how you like it.

homemade waffles

 

My kids are always happier at church if I make a "real" breakfast.  This morning I tried Betty Crocker's waffle recipe and added some cinnamon.  With Nutella and strawberries they were very much appreciated.

Note:  I doubled the following recipe.  I halved the butter/oil.

homemade waffles (Betty Crocker's cookbook)

2 eggs

w cups all-purpose flour or whole wheat flour

1/2 cup vegetable oil or butter, melted

1 3/4 cup milk

1 tablespoon granulated or brown sugar

4 teaspoons baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

Heat waffle iron.  Beat eggs with hand beater in medium bowl until fluffy (I used an electric mixer).  Beat in remaining ingredients just until smooth.  Pour batter from cup or pitcher onto center of hot waffle iron (I poured a half cup of batter into the iron.  Bake about 5 minutes or until steaming stops. 

curried potatoes and chickpeas

 

Big hit!  In fact, my mom asked me for the recipe.  

curried potatoes and chickpeas (food network)

1.5 pounds yukon gold potatoes, 3/4-inch chunks

salt

3 tablespoons butter (I used two)

1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained

2 cups fried onions 

1/2 cup greek yogurt

1/4 cup cilantro

2 tablespoons lime juice

1 jalapeno pepper, sliced (optional)

Put potatoes, 2 teaspoons salt and enough cold water to cover potatoesi n a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook until tender, 3-6 minutes.  Reserve 1 cup cooking water.  Drain potatoes.

Melt butter in a large skillet.  Add potatoes and cook for 8 minutes.  Stir in curry and cayenne.

Add chickpeas, 1 cup onions and 1/2 cup reserved cooking water.  Cook until heated, 3 minutes.

Mix yogurt, cilantro, lime juice and 2 tablespoons water in a bowl.  Divide curry and sauce among bowls and top with onions and jalapeno.