Ambrosia Salad

So last Saturday we had a Ladies’ Breakfast and I was trying to figure out what to make. I called my mom and asked if she had any good ideas (because she is an awesome ‘chef’, actually) and she did have an idea, and a very good one at that. Ambrosia salad. Ever heard of it? Well it’s pretty incredible, and perfect for any sort of breakfast or brunch get together! I gotta say, it was a hit!

Here’s what you need:

1 Large Apple
1 Large Pear
1 Cup Grapes (I used red seedless because it made it look  so pretty)
3 Naval Oranges
1 6oz Container of Low-Fat Peach Yogurt

Not pictured – the oranges. Woops.

Here is what you do:

1. Cut your apple and pear into cubes. Bite-sized is good.
2. Give some pieces to your toddler who is undoubtedly at your feet begging {if you happen to have a toddler}

3. Peel your oranges and separate them into sections.
4. Put all the fruit into a pretty bowl – I used a trifle bowl.
5. Mix in the peach yogurt.
6. Enjoy alone or with some good friends or family.

Doesn’t that look yummy?

Kkens' Apple Spice Pancakes

This is yum.

This is apple spice pancakes.

From my kitchen to yours.

Batter Ingredients

2 Cups Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
3 tablespoons sugar
2 cups milk
4 tablespoons cinnamon applesauce {or regular applesauce - the applesauce is here because if you've been following my blog for a while, you know that Benjamin is allergic to eggs.}
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cinnamon Sugar mixture to your liking {what I mean is, dump as much of that good stuff in there as you want!}
cooking spray, or butter, to grease your pan or griddle.

Here's what you do:

1. Combine all ingredients, whisk together until smooth.
2. In your skillet or on your griddle, melt butter or spray cooking spray, and then brown pancakes on both sides.
3. Put syrup on those bad boys, and butter if you're daring.
4. Cut. Chew. Swallow. Repeat.



If you want to add some spiced apples to the mix, here's what you need to do:

1. Slice up your favorite apple. I recommend peeling your apples before hand. I didn't peel, and I wish I had.
2. Put the apple slices in a pot. Cover with water, but not too much water.
3. Sprinkle cinnamon sugar on top, or dump it all, whatever. Your call.
4. Cook on med-high to high {depending on your stove} and cover. Stir occasionally. Cook until the apples are soft, but not squishy.
5. Put on top of your pancake before step 4. of the pancake directions. You can even pour some of the juice from the pot on your pancakes if you feel like it.
6. Cut. Chew. Swallow. Repeat.



You're welcome.