Mothers everywhere deserve a celebration and a Thank You, Mom. What is a celebration without a meal that’s a bit special? We thought you’d enjoy a different twist on a breakfast favorite that you could also serve as Brunch, lunch or even dessert! Pancakes. Not thick, heavy pancakes, these Swedish Pancakes are light and thin as a tortilla and twice as delicious.  Fill them with fruit sauce, like apple or blueberry or with creamy vanilla sauce, or even ice cream.  Mouth-watering, healthy, and easy.

While enjoying the taste, you will be getting lots of protein and calcium from the pancakes while the blueberry syrup gives you a boost of nutrition. Fiber for your digestive system, potassium to support normal blood pressure, vitamins B, C and K as well as antioxidants for a strong and healthy immune system. As a mom, you know the importance of staying strong and healthy.

Swedish pancakes are easy to make. You might even get your children or husband to make them and give you a break from the kitchen (now, that would be a treat).

In a bowl, mix the following with a whisk.

• 4 eggs

• 2 cups milk

• ½ cup all-purpose flour

• 1 tablespoon sugar

• 1 pinch salt

• 2 tablespoons melted butter.

Batter will be thin. Pre-heat a medium non-stick frying pan. If using a regular frying pan, add a little olive oil to prevent sticking.

Pour a thin layer of batter on heated pan and spread to edges. Cook until the top surface appears dry. Flip with a spatula. Cook for another 2 minutes, or until golden brown. Roll each pancake up and serve with fruit or fill the pancake and then roll-up.  Delightful either way.

Happy Mother’s Day from Harvest Home

Surprising All Moms

Recipe: Blueberry Sauce

Whole blueberries float in the sauce for an extra burst of flavor.

INGREDIENTS:

• 3 cups blueberries (fresh or frozen)

• 1 cup water

• 1/2 cup sugar

• 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch dissolved into 3 tablespoons water

• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla

TO MAKE:

• Place 1 ½ cups blueberries in a small saucepan. Cover with water and add sugar and vanilla. Heat over medium-high heat until mixture comes to a low boil and blueberries just start to break apart.

• Add dissolved cornstarch to saucepan and bring mixture to a rolling boil. Turn heat down and simmer on low heat for 2-3 minutes, or until sauce reaches desired consistency. Add water, one tablespoon at a time, if the sauce gets too thick.

• Remove from heat. Add remaining blueberries and stir gently. Serve warm or cold.

Tips: Make Mom Healthy & Happy

Swedish Pancakes are good for Breakfast, Brunch or even Lunch

Use like a sandwich wrap.  Fill with,

• peanut butter and jelly.

• cream cheese and chopped nuts.

• Mashed banana with a dash of coconut.

Quick Apple Sauce: 15 minutes

• Peel and slice your favorite apples in a saucepan. Add ¼ to ½  cup of water.  Cook stirring occasionally until apples are soft and can be easily mashed. (Add more water as needed).

• Remove from heat. Add a bit of sugar and cinnamon to taste. Serve on pancakes or eat with a spoon. Try this and you will never want applesauce from a jar.

Whatever you serve, make it pretty!

• Sprinkle almonds or walnuts on the pancakes.

• Add a little powdered sugar: Use a sieve to sprinkle just a light dusting of sugar on the top.

• Lay the Lunch sandwich on a piece of crisp lettuce.