Recipe of the Month

-1 cup + 2 tablespoons milk

-¼ cups brown sugar

-1 teaspoon cinnamon

-1 teaspoon vanilla

-¼ cups olive oil

-1 large egg

-1 cup grated apple, packed and with all the juices (you’ll need about 1 ½ medium apples)

-½ teaspoon fine salt

-1 cup all-purpose flour

-1 cup whole wheat flour

-4 teaspoons baking powder

-Maple syrup, honey, fruits, nuts, or raisins for serving

1. Mix the cinnamon with the sugar to break any cinnamon lumps. Transfer the milk, the sugar with the cinnamon, the vanilla, the olive oil, the egg, the grated apple, and the salt in a bowl and whisk well to combine.

2. In another large bowl mix the flours with the baking powder. Add the wet ingredients and whisk until just incorporated. Don’t over mix because the pancakes will be tough. Let the mixture rest for 15-30 minutes.

3. Preheat your griddle or a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Lightly oil the surface with a brush and pour ¼ cup of the mixture on the griddle foe each pancake.

4. Cook for about 2 minutes from the one side, or until the bubbles that form on the surface stay open. Flip with a spatula and cook for another 1 ½ - 2 minutes.

5. Serve with honey, maple syrup, nuts, and fruits. Eat!

(Source: The Hungry Bites)

-4 tablespoons butter or margarine

-1 head medium garlic - minced

-2 cups baby potatoes

-2 cups champignon mushrooms (fresh or canned)

-1 sprig fresh rosemary (½ teaspoon if dried)

-1 tablespoon fresh basil - chopped (½ teaspoon if dried)

-3 tablespoon soy sauce

-Salt and pepper

Directions
1. Wash potatoes thoroughly and place them in a small pot. Add water enough to cover the top. Pour in 2 tablespoons of soy sauce.  

2. Boil baby potatoes for 10-15 minutes or just until cooked. Do not overcook potatoes, check by poking one with a toothpick. If it comes through easily then it should be done.

3. Cut baby potatoes in halves.

4. In a pan or skillet, melt butter over medium heat and saute garlic until tender. 

5. Add potatoes and mushroom and cook until edges are browned.

6. Add rosemary and basil and 1 tablespoon soy sauce and season with salt and pepper as needed.

7. Remove from pan and transfer to a serving dish. Enjoy as a side to your favorite chicken, pork or beef or as an appetizer.

(Source: Foxy Folksy)