Cornmeal Pancakes

Don't let your breakfast get boring, try out another twist on the typical pancakes! 

INGREDIENTS

1 cup yellow cornmeal

2 tbsp sugar

½ tsp salt

2 cups boiling water

1 1/3 cup milk or buttermilk

2 eggs

1 tbsp vanilla extract

2 cups flour

2 tsp baking powder

2 tbsp oil

METHOD

1.  Mix cornmeal, sugar, salt and water and let sit for 10mins.

2.  Mix in milk, let it sit for 5mins.

3.  Add eggs, vanilla, mix well.

4.  Mix flour and baking powder, add to the batter.

5.  Fry on medium heat. 

Buttermilk Pancakes

Another classic American breakfast, these buttermilk pancakes are a little heavier than the classic ones, but still fluffy and delicious served with butter and maple syrup!

INGREDIENTS

2 eggs

2.5 tsp baking powder

¼ tsp baking soda

¼ tsp salt

1 cup buttermilk

1 cup flour

METHOD

1.   Beat eggs, baking powder, baking soda, and salt with a whisk until frothy.

2.   Add buttermilk and flour.

3.  Fry on medium heat.

Turkey Burger

Quite a random recipe I stumbled upon one night when I had nothing but ground turkey in the fridge and turned out to be so easy and delicious it had to be added to the book! I know turkey burgers are associated with dry tasteless patties, but these were so moist and full of flavor that I definitely plan on making them again soon. These were simple ingredients that I always have in my pantry, but since it might not be the case for everyone, I do recommend buying and giving them a try - it's really that good!

INGREDIENTS
1.5lbs ground turkey
30g dry onion soup mix
0.5 tsp ground black pepper
0.5 tsp garlic powder
1.5 tbsp soy sauce
1 egg, lightly beaten (optional)
6 hamburger buns, split

METHOD

1.  Mix turkey with onion soup mix, pepper, garlic powder, soy sauce, and egg.

2.  Refrigerate for 10minutes and form into 6 patties.

3.  Preheat grill to medium-high heat

4.  Lightly oil grill, place patties, cook for 20 minutes, turning once, or until well done. Inside looks white when done.

Classic American Pancakes

Classic American pancakes are a delicious and simple breakfast choice in many homes, and they don't always have to be bought frozen or as pre-made mixes. The key to the perfect pancakes is in the method in which the ingredients are mixed, so follow the instructions to the tee!

INGREDIENTS
1.25 cups flour

1 tbsp baking powder

0.5 tsp salt

1 tbsp sugar

75g butter

2 eggs

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 cup milk

METHOD

1.   Sift together flour, baking powder, salt and sugar

2.   Melt the butter

3.   Beat the eggs gradually into the warm melted butter - careful, make sure it's not too hot, you don't want to cook the eggs! 

4.   Beat the milk and vanilla extract into the egg and butter mix.

5.   Mix the dry ingredients for a few seconds and then add the liquids and mix with a wooden spoon in short efficient movements without mixing too much. It’s ok to leave some lumps in order to avoid overmixing.

6.   Let stand for at least 30mins.

7.   Warm griddle to level 4.5/10 on stove or use electric griddle on medium setting, and pour pancakes.

8.   Flip when there are bubbles and the pancake is not completely dry.

9.  Serve with butter and maple syrup.