Apple Raisin Pancakes

Summer Camp chez Grandmaman Morning Pancakes

2 cups flour

2 tbsp. sugar

2-1/2 tsp. baking powder

2 tsp. cinnamon

1-3/4 cups  milk

1/2 c. egg substitute

1/4 c. melted butter

3/4 c. pared, chopped apple

3/4 cup raisins

Combine dry ingredients. Beat together milk, egg and melted butter; stir into dry ingredients.  Stir in apple and raisins.  Cook on a lightly greased griddle over medium high heat, using 1/4 cup batter for each pancake.  Makes about 15 4 inch pancakes.

(typed by Ethan)

Reegan 2014

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Peach Crumble

Always on the lookout for a new crisp, crumble or cobbler recipe, this crumble was the perfect combination for peaches brought back from the Okanagan and saskatoons and raspberries picked at the cabin.  

The bonus, it's gluten free.  

Thanks to Erin from Texanerin  http://www.texanerin.com/2013/08/blueberry-peach-crumble.html  

 for sharing her tips.  

I know I'll be using this combination with apples as well.

Barbara's Pesto

Ingredients

5-6 ounces (2 bunches or 6 cups) basil leaves

1/2 cup pine nuts

1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

1-2 garlic cloves

1/4 tsp. salt

1/4-1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

Blend half the basil with nuts, cheese, garlic cloves and salt in a food processor until finely chopped.  Scrape down the sides of the bowl and add the rest of the basil.  Blend until a uniform paste has formed.  Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.  With the food processor still running, stream in the olive oil (amount depending on the consistency you want).  

Pesto will darken and brown very quickly but will still be tasty and fresh for several days.  For best appearance, use it right away.  If storing, store it in the smallest container possible and thoroughly press the pesto to eliminate air pockets.  Pour a little olive oil over the surface, cover and refrigerate for up to a week.  Pesto can also be frozen for several months.

Barbara and I prepared our pesto at Barbara's Hawaiian getaway and as we didn't have a food processor, with a little creativity and tenacity we were successful with a small hand mixer/blender.

For a change, or depending on ingredients you have on hand, substitutions can be made.  The "main formula" includes  fresh green leafy greens (maybe baby spinach), a nut (walnuts), a hard cheese (asiago) and olive oil.

Chicken, Broccoli and Apple Salad

450 g (1 lb) cooked chicken, diced

1/2 large red delicious apple diced

1 1/2 cup broccoli florets, cooked and cooled

1/4 cup raw almonds, chopped and toasted

1/2 cup sliced green olives

1/4 cup organic dried apricots, chopped

4 slices crispy bacon, crumbled

Vinaigrette

1 clove garlic, chopped

the juice of 1 lemon

1/4 cup mayo

1 tbsp dijon mustard

1 tbsp white wine vinegar

1 tbsp honey

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper

1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped

In a small food processor, or with the help of a stick blender, process all the ingredients for the vinaigrette until smooth and creamy.  Set aside.

In a large mixing bowl, add cooked chicken, diced apple, cooled broccoli, toasted almonds, green olives, dried apricots, crispy bacon and vinaigrette and mix until thoroughly combined.

Place the salad in the fridge for a few hours before serving to allow flavors to fully develop.  This salad will keep in the fridge for 2 to 3 days in an airtight container.

Barbara's Papaya/Avocado Salad

Salad Ingredients

Romaine lettuce, torn
red onion,thinly sliced (optional)
1/4 avocado, chunked
1/2 papaya, chunked
1 green onion chopped

Dressing Ingredients

1/4 cup sugar

1/4 cup salad oil

1/4 cup water

1/2 cup white wine vinegar

1/2 tsp. dry mustard

2 tsp. salt

2 tbsp. papaya seeds

Blend until seeds look like coarse pepper and then add.  

Add to the salad just before serving.

Caprese Salad

Enjoyed this salad many times with Barbara and Rob, at their Hawaiian retreat and at their prairie home back in Alberta.  Barbara has prepared it many ways.  This was one of her recent delightful salads.

cherry tomatoes

bocconcini cheese or fresh mozza

basil leaves cut into little strips (chiffonade)

extra virgin olive oil

freshly ground pepper

Freshly ground salt just before serving.

Balsamic vinegar glaze just before serving or on your plate.

This salad can be served as a salad or mixed with a fresh pasta for a complete meal.

Another way to serve this salad is as an appetizer-layer fresh sliced tomato, basil leaves, thick slice of bocconcini, drizzled with olive oil, sprinkled with freshly ground pepper, drizzled with balsamic vinegar glaze.

Fondue Parmesan

This is a recipe that our nanny, Chantal would make us for a special treat.  

Eating "Fondue Parmesan" made us smile and made us feel special.  She would say 

"Bon appetit!"  

Merci Chantal.

1/4 cup  plus 1 tbsp. butter 

1/4 cup flour

1/2 cup cornstarch

2 cups milk

1 tsp. salt

1 egg, beaten

10 pieces of Gruyere Cheese

3/4 cup Parmesan Cheese

Melt butter in microwave on high for 30 seconds.

Add flour, salt and cornstarch, blend into a paste and microwave on 

high for 40 to 45 seconds.  

Add milk and egg, whisk until smooth.  

Cook on medium for 2 minutes.

Add gruyere cheese (cut in little pieces) and parmesan cheese.  

Blend until smooth and firm.

Put it into an 8" x 8" greased and floured pan.

Refrigerate around 8 hours.

Cut into squares.  Coat the squares in flour, beaten egg and milk and then bread crumbs.

To Serve

 Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in a 300 degree oven, pan fry or heat in microwave.

Serve on a bed of lettuce.

Can be frozen for later use.