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Protein Pancakes January 8, 2010

Posted by Teresa in : Breakfast, Lunch , add a comment

Creamier and softer than normal pancakes, with great flavour!

Protein Pancakes

Ingredients                        Supplies/Equipment

1 cup               ricotta cheese             food processor
2                     eggs                           frying pan
1/4 cup           water
1/3 cup           all-purpose flour
1 Tbsp             brown sugar
1 Tbsp             vegetable oil
1/4 tsp            salt
1/4 tsp            baking soda
1/8 tsp            cinnamon

Measure all ingredients into a food processor. Pour 1/4 cup bat-
ter for each pancake; makes 8 pancakes.

Herbed Goat Cheese Toasts January 8, 2010

Posted by Teresa in : Snacks/Party Food , add a comment

Very yummy, a little expensive, but hey! Great for a treat, very rich…

Herbed Goat Cheese Toasts

Ingredients

170 g             fresh chevre-style goat cheese
1/2 cup         ricotta
1/4 cup         chopped fresh herbs (basil, oregano, parsley, thyme, tarragon,
.                       etc) If using dried, use 4 tsp instead.
1                   egg
1                   baguette-loaf French bread
sea salt and fresh ground pepper

In bowl, mash together with a fork: goat cheese, ricotta, and herbs. Season with salt and pepper, then beat in egg. Cut the baguette into diagonal slices 1/3 to 1/2 inch thick. Toast slices lightly to firm them up, spread with goat cheese mix and broil lightly and serve. Serves 8 – 12 as an appetizer.