ALL AMERICAN BREAKFAST WITH A SWEET TWIST AND FOOD SAFETY TIPS!

WBB #14 which is started by Nandita's "Saffron Trail" and being hosted in August by Glenna from "A Fridge full of food" blog.This month's theme is "Ethnic Breakfast with a twist".Thanks for hosting Glenna!:)

There is a new twist in this month's WBB!! We are supposed to make something other than what we eat normally, to cook some other country's breakfast other than where we are from! That sounds great because I am from India, grew up on a very South Indian style breakfast like Dosas, Idlis, Chapatis, Upmas etc.I could have whipped up those in minutes without much thinking involved!!:D
But wait!! I need to make something other than what I know!! No problems I thought, how about all American breakfast with a side of Southern US hash!!Yippee! To make the deal even sweeter, I topped the pancakes with sauteed Apple cinnamon and walnuts for crunch.Tasted so good, we loved our special Sunday breakfast even more than usual! Here is our Sunday breakfast!:))

Cinnamon Apple Pancakes,Sausages and savory Hashbrown:

Usually for us, weekday mornings are always Cereal, or Muffins or toasts along with OJ and coffee. We are too busy and not very hungry for a hearty breakfast. But weekends are always relaxed and we as a family are all ready for late breakfast. We make Waffles and Bacon on Saturdays and Sundays are always Pancakes and Hashbrowns for us which keeps the kids very happy the whole weekend! :)

What you need:


For Pancakes:
1 large egg, 1/2 cup milk, 2 cups store-bought pancake mix,Enough water to mix, 1/2 tbsp cinnamon powder,1 granny smith apple, peeled and grated.(skip the egg of you don't like it) Mix, whisk all to a thick batter, keep aside for a minute or two.
Sausages: I buy Johnsonville Maple and brown sugar links. They are sweet and not much fat as others sausages, which I like.You can choose whichever you like.
Hash: Hash is basically a southern breakfast dis made of cubed Potatoes, onions,Peppers, salt ,cilantro and pepper sauteed in little oil until they are crisp and golden, delicious!:)
I buy the ready to eat frozen Onion flavored Hashbrowns and add other vegs to add to the heated,chopped Hashbrowns to speed up the process.
Apple Cinnamon topping: You can either buy apple Cinnamon can or make yourself,see below for the recipe.
Maple syrup to drizzle on top.Few crushed walnuts to sprinkle.

Sauteed Cinnamon sugar Apples:


To make Cinnamon sauteed Apple: 2 tsp unsalted butter, 2 tbsp packed brown sugar, 2 tsp cinnamon pd, 1 cup peeled and sliced Granny Smith apples, 2 tbsp apple butter or maple syrup.

How to make it:

Heat a non-stick skillet, Pour 2-3 tbsp of pancake batter in circles or in any shape you like sing molds, let it get golden on the bottom.Flip and cook the other side.Place on a plate.Put some sausages and Hashbrowns on the side to cook while you make Pancakes.When Hashbrown cooks to golden color,cut them to pieces.




To make savory Hashbrown: Cook 4 store-bought onion flavored Hashbrowns until golden on a electric or plain non-stick skillet. Add 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion,chilli flakes, salt and pepper and roast it alongside the Hash.Mix them all up,put it on the plates and garnish with cilantro.If you using cubed Potatoes, use a separate pan to make the hashbrown.Heat the ready to eat Apple or make Apple cinnamon in a pan.


To Plate your hearty weekend breakfast:
Stack 3 pancakes on the plate, top them with 2-3 tbsp of Apple Cinnamon,sprinkle with crushed Walnuts and drizzle with maple syrup.Place 2 sausages on the side along with savory hashbrowns.Get a fork and a knife and dig in! Don't forget your OJ and/or coffee!:))


Orange Juice or Coffee or both!!:)



Enjoy!:))

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Food Safety is the theme this month for Safety tips event which is hosted by Jyotsna from "m" blog. I found some great tips for food safety in USDA site, thought I would share them with you. Thanks for choosing a great theme J, will surely help us all!:))


Here are few important points to remember when it comes to food safety!
1. Clean; Cleanliness is a major factor in preventing foodborne illness. Always wash hands with warm, soapy water, before handling food; after handling food; after using the bathroom; after changing a diaper; after tending to a sick person; after blowing nose, coughing, or sneezing; and after handling pets.Wash dish clothes often in the hot cycle of your washing machine.
2. Separate; Keep cutting boards clean,use two separate boards for meat and vegetables. Wash all surfaces that come in contact with raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs with warm soapy water.Keep pets, household cleaners, and other chemicals away from food and surfaces used for food.
3. Cook; Wash vegetables and rinse meat before cooking. Don't use the same plates and utensils that held the raw meat or veg to serve the cooked dishes. Any bacteria present in the raw meat or vegs can contaminate the safely cooked dishes.When using a food thermometer, it is important to wash the probe after each use.
4. Chill; Always refrigerate the leftover food immediately.Do not keep raw meat in the fridge more than 24hrs, freeze them if you don't use them ASAP.Because of the bacteria everywhere, cleanliness is a major factor in preventing foodborne illnesses.
Be safe and take care!:))