I particularly love the American breakfast. Obviously not to eat every day, even as we are not used to it. But whenever I go to America I always find time to go at least one day at a restaurant that serves a traditional breakfast. My favorite dish is pancakes. I got a recipe on the IHOP website that is super easy and is actually very similar on the ones that I eat at the restaurants. The secret is in the pan temperature, which can not be too hot to give time for the pancake to rise.
Ingredients
1 and 1 / 4 cup flour
1 and 1 / 4 cup of yogurt (the original recipe calls for buttermilk, but as we don't have it here, we can use yogurt)
1 egg
1 / 4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
A pinch of salt
1 / 4 cup oil
Hit everything in a blender until it forms a sticky mass. Heat over medium heat a nonstick pan and place 2 spoons full of dough to make each pancake. Let brown on one side and turn, leaving the other brown. Remove and repeat procedure until the dough ends.
You can put whatever you want on top of pancake, including eating pure. I love maple syrup, which is the most traditional way. You can also put whipped cream or ice cream.
In my case I used a cover strawberries. Put 500g of cleaned and sliced in half strawberries in a saucepan with 75g sugar. When the water was almost dry coverage is ready.
Bon Appetit!
For those who want to make a special snack, eat something different or when you receive quests, this sandwich can be a good option. There is nothing less than cheese and ham, with a special detail.
In my case, I used turkey breast, but could be ham or untilroast beef. I do not recommend salami, raw ham or other like these that are not so good when heated.
Ingredients (4 sandwiches):12 slices of bread with butter on both sides. I used salted butter
12 slices of turkey breast
12 slices of cheese (I used mozzarella, but it could be a chaddar or any cheese that melts well)
5 beaten eggs
1 / 2 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon grated nutmeg
Salt and pepper to taste
200g grated Parmesan
2 chopped chili
Preheat oven to 200oC. Grease a baking dish with butter.
Prepare 4 sandwiches with a slice of bread, 3 slices of turkey breast, a slice of bread, three slices of cheese and a final slice of bread. Place all 4 on the baking sheet.
Mix the beaten eggs, cream, salt and pepper, chili and half of the Parmesan. Put on top of the sandwiches and put the remaining Parmesan on top of all.
Bake until golden brown.
Bon Appetit!
This may be a different and quick dessert, especially when you need to do something to several people. It is very good and shows that you knows how to varies desserts in your meals. I got this recipe on Globo.com website with some personal touchs.
Ingredients
4 firm pears
Juice of 1 lemon
2 cups sugar
2 cups of red wine - preferably dry
1/2 cup of port wine
1 tablespoon honey
3 cloves
Peel the pears and put lemon juice so they do not go dark. Reserve.
In a sauce pan, mix sugar, red wine, port wine, honey and cloves and boil for 5 minutes.
Add the pears and cook for 30 minutes, until it get tender. Remove the pears gently with a slotted spoon and set aside. Bring the syrup back to the heat and simmer for another 15 minutes or until thickened slightly.
Place the pears on individual plates, drizzle with the syrup and garnish with mint sprigs.Can be served hot or cold. If desired, could be served with whipped cream or ice cream.
Bon Appetit!
