Banana Pancakes

This recipe makes me think of Jack Johnson's song, Banana Pancakes. These are really yummy!

4 tbsp. unsalted butter, plus additional for greasing the pan
1½ cups all-purpose flour
2 tbsp. sugar
2½ tsp. baking powder
¼ tsp. salt
1 small ripe banana, mashed
1 cup milk
2 large eggs
½ tsp. vanilla extract
Additional banana slices, for serving
Maple syrup, whipped cream, etc. for serving

Preheat the oven to 200˚ F. Melt the butter in a microwave safe bowl; set aside to cool slightly. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt; whisk together to combine. In a another bowl, combine the mashed banana, milk, eggs and vanilla and whisk to blend. Add the melted butter and the banana mixture to the bowl with the dry ingredients and mix gently with a rubber spatula until just blended (the batter will be slightly lumpy).
Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat. Grease lightly with butter. Drop the batter in 1/3 cup portions onto the heated cooking surface. Cook until a few bubbles form in the top surface and the bottom is golden brown, about 2 minutes. Carefully flip the pancake over and cook on the remaining side until golden brown, 1-2 minutes more. Transfer finished pancakes to a plate in the warm oven while you use the remaining batter, re-greasing the pan as needed. Serve warm with maple syrup and sliced bananas as desired.

Yield: about 8 pancakes
Recipe from: Annie's Eats

Ham & Swiss Rolls

These are really simple sandwiches to put together that are very yummy. Toasting them in the oven makes the buns a little crunchy. We've made these twice in the last couple weeks; that's how much we like them.

12 rolls, I used this recipe

Mayo

Ham (black forest is good or a spiral cut ham would be extra tasty)

6 slices Swiss cheese

¼ c. melted butter

2 t. mustard

A few shakes Worcestershire sauce

2 t. poppy seeds or sesame seeds (I’ve tried both ways and like it.)

Slice rolls in half so they open. Spread mayo on top and bottom of the inside of each roll. Assemble rolls with cheese and ham. Place all of these on a baking sheet. Mix together the melted butter, mustard, Worcestershire sauce and poppy or sesame seeds with a whisk. Brush this mixture all over the tops of the rolls. If needed, cover with tin foil to prevent from browning too much. Bake at 350 for 15-20 minutes until heated through.

Recipe: Becky Higgins