Cream Cheese Pancakes/Waffles

8 oz Cream Cheese
8 eggs
4 tsp of cinnamon or pumpkin spice seasoning

Mix all in a blender until smooth.

The batter is very runny. With that said you need to either cook it in a small fry pan or in a waffle iron.

If you cook in a frying pan, think of it as a crepe and fill just the bottom of the pan. Cook for a couple of minutes until it starts to get bubbly, then flip.

If you cook in a waffle iron, turn it to the lowest setting and use oil in your iron to avoid sticking.

Options for toppings:
Your choice of Maple Syrup (I prefer the real stuff)

Using a hand mixer, whip a pint of heavy whipping cream until just barely thick. Add 1 tsp of vanilla and 3 tsp of cinnamon or pumpkin spice seasoning. I usually make this ahead of time and put it back in the fridge to stay cool. To serve, I add cream and fruit to the top of my pancake/waffle and enjoy.

I do not add sugar to either the batter or the cream. This is something that some may need to work towards, but our family finds it to be too sweet currently.

This recipe was adapted from ibreatheimhungry.com

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Sweet Potato, Bacon, and Apple Hash

While trying to find a different way to use sweet potatoes, I came across this recipe that is pretty easy, but so yummy that I think I will keep it on my Thanksgiving side dish list!

2 yams/sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-in dice. (having done this once, next time I won't peel them as I like the peels)
Olive Oil
Salt
One pkg bacon, cut into 1/2-in slices short-wise
1 large onion, cut into 1/2-in dice
2 apples, cored and cut into 1/2-in dice
4 green onions, white and green parts separated and thinly sliced
1/2 cup pumpkin seeds

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Place potatoes on large cookie sheet and drizzle with oil and sprinkle with salt, mix around and add more oil and salt to your desire. Roast about 10-15 minutes until they are soft, but not mushy. I like them slightly toasted. Remove from oven and reserve.

While that is cooking, Add bacon to large saute pan and place over medium heat. Once bacon has started to crisp and brown add the onions and saute until the onions are very soft and aromatic. Add apples and green onion whites and saute for 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the sweet potatoes and saute about 7 to 8 minutes until all are heated through and crispy. Transfer to a serving dish and serve hot.

I got this recipe from the "In the Kitchen" app that I have.

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JoAnne's Simple Bread

I do not take any credit for this very yummy bread.

Prepare:
5 Cups Warm Water (microwave for 3 1/2 minutes)

Mix in glass 2 cup measuring cup:
1/2 cup of prepared water
3 Tbs yeast

1 Tbs powdered barley malt or another sweetener of your choice (honey)

Let sit for a few minutes.

In Mixer add:
The rest of the warm water
2 Tbs Salt

2/3 Cup oil

5 cups Wheat Flour

Beat until just mixed Add Yeast mixture and beat. Let sit 20-30 minutes. To allow the dough to sponge (let the yeast grow).

Add 5 more cups Wheat Flour (if using spelt, add 2-3 more cups)

(Watch for elevation, making too sticky or too thick.)

Mix 10 minutes.

Side Note: may need more or less flour.  If the dough is too stiff, drizzle a little warm water and beat in.  If the dough is too soft, add more wheat flour.

Let dough sit in the mixer while you grease the loaf pans.

Divide into greased loaf pans (Mom uses  5 (8.5 x 4.5 x 2.5) Pyrex Loaf Pans) May season loaves as desired (she uses a brush and with melted butter, butters the top)

Heat oven to 400 degrees while loaves are rising to double in size. (should be to the top of pan)

Bake 10 minutes.

Reduce oven heat to 350 degrees and bake for approximately 15 minutes. Watch for bread to be done, this time can fluctuate

Pull out of the oven, turn out of loaf pan onto rack or cloth to cool.  Cover with a cloth or just plain devour!

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Can be used for Cinnamon rolls, or dinner rolls

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Easy Yam/Sweet Potatoes

There are many ways of cooking yam/sweet potatoes.

The easiest way is to clean up the potatoes and wrap in tin foil. Cook 400 degrees for 20 minutes.


Other yummy recipes that I have found, I will add them here:

Sweet Potato, Bacon, and Apple Hash

Mashed Potatoes

6-8 cups of Potatoes, diced (I prefer the skins on)
1 onion, diced
2 tbs fresh rosemary, off the stems
Veggie Broth
Water

In a large pan or crockpot, fill with potatoes, onion, and rosemary. Add enough broth and water to just not quite cover the potatoes and onion.

Cook on medium-high heat, covered for about 20 minutes, until potatoes are easy to spear with a fork.

Drain liquid. Can save for gravy, or to add liquid as you mash potatoes.

Add
1/2 - 1 cup of milk
1/2 - 1 cup of drained liquid
1/2 cup Butter

Mash with either masher or blender to desired consistency.

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Lemon Mustard Carrots

1 lb Baby Carrots, cut lengthwise in half
1 tbs Dijon Mustard
1/4 cup Lemon Juice
1 tbs Lemon Grass
1 tsp Soy Sauce

Mix the above together and marinate Carrots for a couple of hours before cooking.

1 cup Parsley
1 Cup Broth
1/4 cup Olive Oil

Mix the three above with the carrots and cook on medium-high heat for about 20 minutes in a saute pan.

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Green Beans

1 pkg of uncooked bacon sliced into small pieces.
1 cup sliced onion
2 garlic cloves minced
1 lb fresh green beans stem removed
1 cup chicken broth
salt and pepper to taste

Turn Instapot onto saute function. Add uncooked bacon. Cook for 3-4 minutes until bacon crisps.

Add onion and garlic. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Add chicken broth and deglaze the pot with a spatula. Scrape the bottom that you thought was burnt, but really isn't. Scrape up all the bits of cooked bacon in the pot.

Add green beans salt and pepper to taste. Stir.

Cook for 15 minutes on Manual, High-pressure cooking.  Quick release when finished.

Recipe adapted from:
https://www.staysnatched.com/wprm_print/10334

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