Healthy Blueberry Pancakes

I found yet another delicious recipe on Picky Palate blog.  I made it the other night for dinner actually and fell in love.  Tyler even loved them.  I made the homemade buttermilk syrup to top them with and they were to die for.  Try them out and don't let the Healthy part fool you. 

3/4 c. whole wheat flour

1/4 c. flax seed

1 tsp. sugar

1/8 tsp. cinnamon

1/8 tsp. nutmeg

1 tsp. baking powder

1/2 tsp. baking soda

1/4 tsp. salt

1 egg

1 c. buttermilk

2 Tbsp. oil

3/4 c. frozen blueberries

Mix flour, flax seed, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.  Mix in egg, buttermilk, and oil.  Stir in blueberries.  Cook on hot griddle.  

Cafe Rio Salads

Anyone who has never had a Cafe Rio salad I am sorry but they are the best and I was able to get some of the recipes to recreate this amazing dish.  Following are the dressing recipe, rice and of course the sweet pork.  I am not a huge fan of pork but one taste of this and you will be hooked.  I made it the other day for my family and forgot to take pictures.  My family loved it.  Thanks to Shawna for the sweet pork recipe, Aria for the dressing recipe and I found the rice part on line.  

So here we go.  

Sweet Pork

2 1/2 lbs of pork roast (not butt or shoulder)

2/3 c. water

1/8 tsp. garlic salt

1/8 tsp. salt

1/8 tsp. pepper

1  14 oz. can green enchilada sauce 

1 c. brown sugar 

Mix water and seasonings together and pour into crock pot.  Sprinkle roast with some salt and pepper and sear in hot frying pan on all sides.  Place in crock pot and cook on high for 4 hours or low 8-10 hours.  Shred pork and stir in enchilada sauce and brown sugar.  Cook for 30-60 mins more or until sugar is dissolved.  

Tomatillo Dressing

2 packages Hidden Valley Buttermilk Ranch dressing

2 c. buttermilk

2 c. mayo

2-4 tomatillos

1-2 garlic cloves, minced

1 bunch of cilantro

1 tsp. lime juice

1-2 small jalapenos, seeds removed

Blend ingredients together in a blender.  Add additional mayo if dressing is to thin. I added a little more but it does thicken up a little bit once you refrigerate it.    Keep refrigerated.  

Lime Cilantro Rice

2 Tbsp. oil

4 c. long grain rice

6 c. water

1 bunch cilantro, finely chopped

juice of 2 limes

2 tsp. crushed garlic

Heat oil in a large skillet.  Add rice, cilantro and garlic.  Saute for 3-5 mins. stirring frequently.  Add water and lime juice.  Bring to a boil.  Reduce heat and simmer until all liquid is absorbed by rice (about 20 mins.)

To assemble salads I buy the uncooked tortillas and cook them up.  You can also buy flour tortilla shells.  Warm up some canned pinto beans and put the sweet pork, beans and rice on the bottom.  Top with salad.  Add guacamole and sour cream if desired and top with the tomatillo dressing.  Enjoy and let me know what you think. 

Chicken Burger with Roasted Poblano and onion

My mom saw this recipe on the Today Show.  It is a Martha Stewart recipe and it is delicious. Not to mention pretty healthy.  What makes this is the poblano and onion mixture that goes on top.  It is oh so good. 

1 poblano chile

4 tsps. vegetable oil

1 large white onion, halved and thinly sliced

salt and pepper

1 1/4 pounds ground chicken breast (yes they have ground chicken breast)

4 slices of cheddar cheese

butter

4 whole wheat burger buns, split

1.  Over a low gas flame or under the broiler, roast chile until charred, about 6 mins., turning frequently.  Place in a bowl and cover bowl tightly with plastic wrap.  Let chile steam 20 mins. then rub with a paper towel to remove skin.  Remove stem and seeds.  Slice chile into  2 inch strips and return to bowl. 

2. In a large skillet, heat 2 tsps. of oil over medium high heat.  Add onion and season with salt and pepper.  Cook until onion is soft and translucent, about 10 mins.  Add onion to bowl with chile and stir to combine. 

3. Form ground chicken into four patties and season with salt and pepper.  ( I also seasoned with garlic salt and cayene in the meat) Heat large non stick skillet or pan.  Add 2 tsps. of oil.  Cook burgers until done.  The last minute or two put on sliced cheese and allow to melt.  

4. Meanwhile put oven on broil.  Butter inside of buns and place on baking sheet buttered side up.  Toast under broiler.  Place burger on buns and top with onion and chile mixture.  

Enjoy!