Charlotte's Kitchen

Our new favorite pancakes

Char — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 20:12:37 +0000

Is there anyone out there who doesn’t like pancakes? If so, I’ve never met them. If you are one of those few and far between people who just never developed a taste for these round delights, you need to give this recipe a try.

Most people have never had real homemade pancakes. By that I mean pancakes that don’t come from a box. Well I’ve found a great recipe that’s easy to make, and they taste MUCH BETTER than any box mix I’ve tasted.

Buttermilk Pancakes

Recipe type: Breakfast

Prep time: 10 mins

Cook time: 4 mins

Total time: 14 mins

An easy to make delicious pancake recipe that uses both baking soda and baking powder.

Ingredients

1 & 1/4 cups of flour
1/4 cup of sugar
1 teaspoons of baking soda
1 teaspoons of baking powder
1/4 teaspoon of salt
1 eggs
1 teaspoon of vanilla
1/4 cup of vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups of buttermilk

Directions

Add the wet ingredients and mix well with a mixer, NOT by hand.
Add the dry ingredients individually while mixing, saving the sugar and flour for last. Add the flour 1/2 cup at a time and mix before adding the next 1/2 cup.
Heat your pan/griddle to medium-high.
Spray you pan/griddle with cooking spray.
Add 1/4 to 1/2 cup of pancake mix to the pan and cook about 2 minutes per side.
If you like them, you can add chocolate chips, blueberries, etc. to the pancake once it’s in the pan.

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An easy twist to a favorite dish

Char — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 03:57:18 +0000

I’ve talked before about biscuits and sausage gravy and what a great, easy breakfast or supper that it makes. Well I’m going to share with you a much faster way to make it, for those times when you don’t have a lot of time.

Normally, I make my biscuits from scratch and the gravy is slow cooked with a lot of spices added. Not with this recipe. This one is a fast easy recipe for when you are running late or have to eat and run.

Fast Easy Biscuits and Gravy

Recipe type: Main

Cook time: 20 mins

Total time: 20 mins

A fast and easy biscuits and gravy recipe

Ingredients

1 Lb ground sausage – we like Sage
5 TB flour
2 1/2 C milk
Frozen Biscuits (as many as desired)

Directions

Put the biscuits in the oven to bake. Depending on the kind you are using, they may be done before the gravy. That’s OK, it gives them a little time to cool.
Brown the sausage in a large frying pan. DO NOT DRAIN.
Add the flour and coat the sausage
Turn the heat to medium and add about 1 1/2 cups milk.
As it starts to thicken up add more milk, a little at a time, to get it to the consistency you like.
The final amount of milk used will vary depend on the thickness you want.

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3 Simple Ways to Eat Healthy this Summer

Char — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 19:37:53 +0000

It’s pretty easy to not eat healthy in the summer. With all the picnics, cookouts and trips to the local ice cream stand, we can develop bad eating habits really quickly in the summer. It doesn’t have to be that way though. With all the fresh frutis and vegetables that are available, it’s really a good time to focus on healthy foods. Here are 3 simple ways to eat healhy this summer.

Tip 1: The Department of Agriculture recently eliminated the Food Pyramid. You remember that pyramid shape that told us how much we should be eating of different kinds of food. They replaced it with a plate. Actually just a circle that represents a plate. To eat healthy, you should fill half the plate with fruits and vegetables, then split up the other half between whole grains and lean protein.

Tip 2: Stop by your local farmers market and you’ll find the fruits and vegetables you need to fill that half a plate. Make sure that what your buying is locally grown and you’ll know you’re getting the freshest stuff available.

Tip 3: Healthy food doesn’t have to bland. In fact, if it is you are being lazy. There are millions of great recipes on the internet that will help you make those fruits and vegetables taste so good your kids will be asking for more. Start here on this site, then go to your favorites search site and search for “ingredient recipes”. I just did a quick search on Google for cauliflower recipes and it gave me over 5 1/2 MILLION results. Sort through until you find 2 or 3 different recipes that you like and then give them a try.

So there you go, 3 simple ways to eat healthy this summer. What methods do you use to ensure that you and your family are eating healthy? Leave me a comment and share them.

Free eCookbook: Decadent Deserts

Char — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 15:06:50 +0000

In this free eCookboo k, you’ll find more than 30 pages of incredible desserts…everything from Black Forest Cake to Whoopie Pies to Bite-Sized Chocolate Cheesecake – plus lots more treats that are sure to create smiles.

The eCookbook is from TV’s famous Mr. Food and I guarantee you’re going to like his deserts.

Included in the 32-page eCookbook are recipes for: Cakes and Pies. Cookies and Bars and Puddings and Mousses. Don’t miss out; download your copy of Decadent Deserts now.

FREE eCookbook: 29 Tasty, Easy Breakfast Recipes

Char — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 05:02:02 +0000

The folks at Recipe Lion have done it again. Here’s another great FREE eCookbook.

This collection of 29 tasty, easy breakfast recipes includes pancakes, waffles, eggs, omelettes, frittata, casseroles, French toast and on-the-go meals. These recipes have everything from sweet apples and bananas, to salty cheeses, bacon, and sausage.

There are a large range of choices to choose from, so make as many as you like! Breakfast foods are so good that we recommend eating them for lunch and dinner too.

Get your free eCookbook: 29 Tasty, Easy Breakfast Recipes today.

FREE eCookbook: 21 Must-Have Easy Picnic Recipes

Char — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 21:57:18 +0000

Summer is here and that means plenty of picnics. With so many great ideas out there for a picnic, how do you figure out what you want? Focus on the easy picnic recipes of course! This free eCookbook of 21 Must-Have Easy Picnic Recipes has everything you need to create the perfect picnic with the most delicious food.

Though some picnics might include food for the grill, not everybody has access to a grill. Plus a real picnic is everything one can fit in a picnic basket! Hence deli salads, sandwiches, fruits and simple desserts. This collection of easy picnic recipes is perfect, not only does it have a little bit of everything; the recipes are simple and budget friendly too. Whether you’re a potato, pasta, tuna or chicken salad fan, or if you’re looking for fruit and veggie dishes, this collection has everything you need. Plus a few easy to make dessert recipes that fit in perfectly for any picnic.

While you are there, look around at some of the other great free cookbooks.

Pan Seared Tilapia over Black Beans

Char — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 03:54:09 +0000

I’m back, after a sad, busy hectic couple of months that changed our lives forever. Rather than getting into that though, I wanted to share a great meal that John made a few weeks ago. Although Tilapia is “The” fish that everyone is makin, we hadn’t gotten around to trying it.

We finally bought some and John surprised me with it one evening. Here’s a very simple recipe for a delicious meal.

Pan Seared Tilapia over Black Beans

Prep time: 5 mins

Cook time: 15 mins

Total time: 20 mins

Serves: 2

Ingredients

1 Can Black Beans in Seasoned Sauce
1 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 6 – 8 oz Tilapia Filets
Cajun Seasoning
Fresh Salsa

Directions

Add entire can of black beans into a pot over medium heat.
Bring beans to a slow simmer, lower heat and leave uncovered to reduce and thicken.
Heat a 10 inch non-stick pan over medium high heat; add oil.
Season fish filets liberally on each side with Cajun seasoning and add to pan.
Pan sauté for 2 – 3 minutes on each side, turning once.
Begin plating by placing a generous portion of black beans on one half of the plate.
Carefully rest the fish filet on top of the beans, and top the filet with fresh salsa. Serve.

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Rachael Ray Hard Anodized Nonstick 5-Quart Oval Saute Pan with Glass Lid, Orange

Char — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 20:24:13 +0000

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Char — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 20:30:04 +0000

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