In my attempt to shed pounds, I've begun to examine our food choices and to slowly steer away from processed and pre-packaged products. I state slowly because I have to change my lifelong habit of buying for convenience!
My oldest daughter loves Bisquick pancakes, but I couldn't find a replacement box in the grocery store (other than the pourable liquid - yuck!) On Friday morning, I logged onto the Internet and Binged an easy, homemade pancake recipe. As usual, allrecipes.com topped the list.
I am not a stellar cook; worse I am uncomfortable in the kitchen unless I have written, step-by-step directions. Obviously, I can prepare easy meals, but most involve packaged foods. I'm in the midst of training myself to think, "What can I make from scratch?" Friday provided me the opportunity.
I like allrecipes.com because other readers submit comments and many include substitution ingredients. I chose the first pancake recipe, but used melted butter instead of vegetable oil (probably not the healthier choice, I know) and lessened the amount of baking powder and salt per another reader's suggestion. I also added one teaspoon of vanilla, an ingredient that I wouldn't think to use in the batter. The pancakes were very fluffy and filling - my daughter could barely eat two! To my surprise, the pancakes were delicious once cold. More importantly than the taste, the recipe awarded me confidence. Frankly, I don't know if I'll replace the Bisquick now! And I plan to use allrecipes.com for future meal planning. For non-cooks like me, it can be a lifesaver.
My oldest daughter loves Bisquick pancakes, but I couldn't find a replacement box in the grocery store (other than the pourable liquid - yuck!) On Friday morning, I logged onto the Internet and Binged an easy, homemade pancake recipe. As usual, allrecipes.com topped the list.
I am not a stellar cook; worse I am uncomfortable in the kitchen unless I have written, step-by-step directions. Obviously, I can prepare easy meals, but most involve packaged foods. I'm in the midst of training myself to think, "What can I make from scratch?" Friday provided me the opportunity.
I like allrecipes.com because other readers submit comments and many include substitution ingredients. I chose the first pancake recipe, but used melted butter instead of vegetable oil (probably not the healthier choice, I know) and lessened the amount of baking powder and salt per another reader's suggestion. I also added one teaspoon of vanilla, an ingredient that I wouldn't think to use in the batter. The pancakes were very fluffy and filling - my daughter could barely eat two! To my surprise, the pancakes were delicious once cold. More importantly than the taste, the recipe awarded me confidence. Frankly, I don't know if I'll replace the Bisquick now! And I plan to use allrecipes.com for future meal planning. For non-cooks like me, it can be a lifesaver.
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