Downhomepancakes Recipes

COTTAGE PUDDING - UPSIDE DOWN CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Pour melted butter into the bottom of an 8 inch square pan. Tilt the pan so that it is evenly coated. Sprinkle the brown sugar over the butter. Arrange the apple slices to cover the brown sugar, set aside. In a medium bowl, cream together the shortening and white sugar. Beat in the egg and vanilla until light and fluffy. Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt, stir into the creamed mixture alternately with the milk. Pour into the baking pan so that the fruit is completely covered.
• Bake for 40 to 50 minutes in the preheated oven, until a toothpick inserted, comes out clean. Immediately invert onto a serving plate. Serve warm with ice cream or sauce.

GOOD OLD FASHIONED PANCAKES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. Make a well in the center and pour in the milk, egg and melted butter; mix until smooth.
• Heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium-high heat. Pour or scoop the batter onto the griddle, using approximately 1/4 cup for each pancake. Brown on both sides and serve hot.

DOWN-HOME DINNER

Steps:

• In a skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the potatoes, peas, soups, salt and pepper; mix well. , Transfer to a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 1 hour until potatoes are tender.

DOWN HOME PANCAKES (VEGAN)

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flours, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda & salt, then set aside.
• In another mixing bowl, whisk together the water, soy milk, flax meal, maple syrup & just 1 tablespoon of canola oil, blending well.
• Pour wet ingredients into the flour mixture, & mix together with a wooden spoon.
• Heat the 2 tablespoons of canola oil in a large frying pan over medium heat.
• For each pancake, pour 1/2 cup of batter into the frying pan & spread into a 4-inch circle, then cook about 1 1/2 minutes, or until the tops are bubbly & the edges are dry.
• Using a spatula, turn the pancakes over & cook for another minute, or until the bottoms are golden brown.
• Serve hot with the topping of your choice.

DOWN HOME ITALIAN DRESSING

Steps:

• Heat oil in large skillet on medium. Sauté pancetta for 2 minutes.
• Add onion and celery and cook until translucent. Add garlic and cook another 3 minutes.
• Mix together breads and ¾ cup toasted pine nuts in a large mixing bowl. Add cheeses, pancetta and cooked sausage to the breads. Mix together with the dried seasonings.
• Add sautéed veggies with any pan drippings.
• Slowly add broth and stir until mixed thoroughly. The consistency should not be soupy, but very moist. If not, add more broth.
• Test for saltiness and add a dash more if needed.
• Place in an extra deep 9-inch-by-13-inch greased pan.
• Dot the top with the cubed butter and cover with foil. Bake at 375° for 45 minutes.
• Remove foil and bake another 15 minutes or until slightly crusted on the edges.
• Top with remaining toasted pine nuts and chopped fresh sage. Add shaved cheese just before serving.