Introduction to food thoughts

I decided to create a blog of all the food and recipes I create. I love cooking and sharing recipes. Anything that broadens the horizon on my children's palates is a plus too. I will be posting new recipes that I try or some old ones that I think are share worthy.  Also, on a lot of my own recipes I do not measure. I just eyeball stuff but I guess I will explain how to in my post. My first one will be my healthier blueberry pancake recipe. As that is what is for breakfast today. Hope you enjoy as we do!

Blueberry Pancakes

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon baking powder

1 egg

1 cup milk

1/2 tablespoon butter, melted

1/2 cup frozen blueberries, thawed

1 ripe banana

1/4 cup wheat germ

1/4 cup oatmeal

*Instead of making your own pancake mix you can of course use pre made, I do this most of the time and make according to box. then add my own ingredients. 

Directions 

In a large bowl, sift together flour, salt, baking powder, wheat germ and oats. In a small bowl, beat together egg and milk. 

Add the banana to egg and milk and smush. Stir milk and egg into flour mixture. Mix in the butter and fold in the blueberries.

Heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium high heat. Pour or scoop the batter onto the griddle, using approximately 1/4 cup for each pancake. Brown on both sides and serve hot.

Blueberry Sauce

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries

1/3 cup sugar

1/2 cup orange juice

1 tablespoon cornstarch

2 teaspoons lemon juice

Directions

Combine the blueberries, sugar, and 1/4 cup of the orange juice in a medium-size saucepan. Warm the mixture over moderate heat, stirring it occasionally.

While the berries heat, blend the cornstarch into the remaining orange juice, using the back of a spoon to dissolve any lumps.

Bring your sauce to a boil. Stir the cornstarch mixture again and then stir it into the fruit. Cook the sauce at a low boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly.

Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the lemon juice. 

Makes about 2 cups.