Carrots cake pancakes with Maple- Praline Syrup

Adapted from: http://smittenkitchen.com/blog/2012/03/carrot-cake-pancakes/

serves: 12

1 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. Course Himalayan salt
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg
1/8 tsp. ground ginger
2 Tbsp. chopped walnuts
2 Tbsp. golden raisins
1 lg. egg
2 Tbsp. Organic brown sugar
1 c. buttermilk
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
2 c. finely grated carrots
3 Tbsp. Vegetable oil


Maple- Praline Syrup

Serves: 12

1 1/2 c. Margarine
1 1/2 c. Pecans, chopped
1 1/2 c. Pure maple syrup


Pancake Directions:

1. In a large mixing bowl, blend and whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, nuts and raisins. In a small bowl, blend and whisk together egg, brown sugar, buttermilk and vanilla. Stir in carrots. Stir the carrot mixture into the dry ingredients, stir until Incorporate well.

Maple- Praline Syrup Directions:

1. In a sauce pan cook margarine, pecans, maple syrup, over medium-low heat. stir often, for about 5 minutes or until blended and sugar has dissolved.

Spinach-Mushroom Alfredo Pizza

Serves: 5

5/8 (8 oz.) Pizza dough
1/4 c.- 1 Tbsp. Alfredo sauce
1/4 scallions, finely chopped
1/4 bell pepper, chopped
1/4 Spinach, chopped
1/3 c. - 2 Tbsp. broccoli, chopped
1/4 carrot, shredded
1/4 (8 oz.) pkg. vegan cheese
1/2 c. - 2 Tbsp. Thinly sliced mushroom
5 oz. soyrizo, cooked (according to directions on package)


Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400. lightly grease a pizza pan.

2. Spread Alfredo sauce evenly over pizza dough . Sprinkle vegan cheese, broccoli, carrots, mushroom and soyrizo. Arrange pizza on prepared pizza pan.

3. Bake in a preheated oven until cheese is melted and bubbly, for about 10 minutes.

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Catfish burgers

Adapted from: http://allrecipes.com/recipe/56122/catfish-cakes/

Move on over Salmon and Tuna burgers, there a new burger in this town.

Serves: 5

10 oz. Catfish fillets
5/8 Medium onion,chopped
1- 1/2 c. Shredded carrots
1- 1/2 c. bell peppers, chopped
1- 1/2 c. Celery, chopped
3/4 tsp. Dijon mustard
3/4 tsp. Minced garlic
1- 3/4 tsp. Yogurt
1- 1/2 c. - 1 Tbsp. Panko bread crumbs
1/4 tsp. Old bay seasoning
5/8 Egg
1/2 c. - 2 Tbsp. Vegetable oil

Directions:

1. In a sauce pan place catfish with enough water, and cover. allow it to come to a boil, and cook until catfish starts to flake when touched. Drain off water, and mash-up the fish. Add in onion,carrots, mustard, yogurt, old bay seasoning, Panko bread crumbs, egg, celery, garlic and bell pepper. combine until incorporated well.

2. In a large dutch oven skillet heat oil over medium high heat. Form catfish mixture into burger, and fry . Drain any excess grease with a colander lined with paper towel. Serve with cucumber sauce.

Crescent bites

Adapted from: http://normalcooking.com/2012/11/18/crab-filled-crescent-bites/

How much fun can you have with Crescent rolls? especially if your looking for something on the go. This recipe will hit the right spot.

Serves: 24

1-8 oz. Crescent roll dough
3 oz. Cream cheese, softened
1/4 c. Low fat plain yogurt
3/4 c. Imitation crab meat,chopped
2 Scallions, chopped
1/4 tsp. Crushed red pepper flakes
3/4 c. Shredded carrots
3/4 c. Celery, finely chopped
1/4 c. Shredded cheese (if not enough add more)
Himalayan salt & Freshly ground pepper (to taste)
egg white (Optional)

Directions:

1. Pre heat oven to 375. Spraying a baking sheet with non stick cooking spray.

2. Unroll out the crescent roll dough on a clean work surface. pinching the seams to seal and roll using a rolling-pin to build an equally balance rectangle. cut them into 6 rows by 4 rows.

3. In a small glass bowl,combine Cream cheese, Yogurt, Crab meat, Scallions, red pepper flakes, carrots, celery and cheese. Add in Salt and pepper to taste. separate crab mixture even among the squares. pick up a corner, folding the dough over the filling mixture, and tuck tightly underneath the filling. Rolling opposite corner and roll; to seal. Transfer to baking sheet. using pastry brush, brush egg whites over crescents.

4. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until golden brown.