Tuesday, August 12, 2008

Fresh Strawberry Salad

Fresh Strawberry Salad
Ingredients:
1 Container of Fresh Strawberries, Sliced
1 Head of Green Leaf Lettuce, Chopped
1 Head of Red Leaf Lettuce, Chopped
1/2 Bag of Italian Blend Cheese
1/2 lb. Cooked Bacon, Chopped
{I use about 12-15 precooked bacon slices}
1/4 Red Onion, Finely Chopped
{Dressing}:
1/2 Cup Red Wine Vinegar
1 Cup Canola Oil
2 Tablespoons Dry Mustard
1 Cup Sugar
Directions:
In a large bowl combine sliced strawberries, lettuce, cheese, bacon, and red onion.
Mix the dressing until combined.
Serve the dressing on the side.
Enjoy!

Monday, August 11, 2008

Sour Cream Pancakes & Homemade Caramel Syrup


Sour Cream Pancakes
Ingredients:

1 1/4 Cup Flour
3 teaspoons Baking Powder
1 Tablespoon Sugar
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1 Egg
1 Cup Milk
2 Tablespoons Canola Oil
1 Tablespoon Sour Cream
Directions:

Mix dry ingredients together.
Add liquids and stir completely.
Cook on hot griddle.
Serve and Enjoy!

Homemade Caramel Syrup

Ingredients:

1/2 Cup Sugar

1/2 Cup Brown Sugar

1/2 Cup Butter

1/2 Cup Buttermilk

1 Tablespoon Corn Syrup

Directions:

Combine ingredients in a large pan.

Bring to a boil and cook for 2 minutes.

Remove from heat.

Stir in:

1 teaspoon Vanilla

1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda.

Serve over yummy sour cream pancakes!

{if you don't have buttermilk, you can substitute 1/2 Tablespoon Lemon Juice/White Vinegar and enough milk to make 1/2 cup. Just mix together and let sit for a few minutes before using.}