need some 'made from scratch' recipes

mlc92404 · September 2009

Thinking stuff like mac and cheese, pancakes, waffles...........things that DS likes but I would like to start making myself. Also if you have found good methods of freezing stuff that makes large quantities I'd like to know that too.

Any other rec's your LO likes I will take too!!

*KatieH* · September 2009

me too

aimeelv · September 2009

These are milk-free and gluten-free, but they are sooooooo good.

Apple Muffins

1/4 cup margarine or shortening (I use benecol because it's milk-free)1/3 cup sugar3 cups oat flour1/2 tsp salt4 tsp baking powder1 cup soy milk (alternatively, you could use rice milk so that these muffins are soy-free)2 cups finely chopped apples (I almost always use granny smiths)**I also like to add a generous sprinkle of cinnamon or apple pie spices to the batter**cinnamon sugar
Mix margarine or shortening and sugar. Add oat flour, salt, and baking powder. Mix in soy milk. Add apples. Fill muffin cups about 2/3 full. Sprinkle cinnamon sugar over the batter.
Bake at 400 degrees for 25 minutes. Makes about 24 muffins. ETA: This recipe is from Sofie-Safe by Emily Hendrix.

aimeelv · September 2009

Here's another one - can you tell we love apples in our house? Zachary gobbles these up every time I make them. This recipe is milk-free.

Apple Waffles
Submitted by Isa

prep time: 10 minutes | cooking time: 30 mins | makes 4-6 belgian waffles

These are yummy any time of year, but especially good during the fall when you can feel at one with the foliage. It's like Apple Pie without all tha hassle. Roll out of bed, invite your friends over and make them feel loved.

Equipment:
Waffle iron, wisk or strong fork, 2 mixing bowls

Ingredients
1 large or two small apples (I use granny smith), grated

Dry ingredients:
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon cloves

Wet ingredients:
1 cup applejuice
3/4 cup soymilk
1/3 cup applesauce
2 tablepoons corn oil (canola or veg oil will do)
4 Tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoon vanilla

Directions
Preheat waffle iron.

Sift together the dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl. In a medium bowl, mix together all the wet

ingredients (including sugar) until well combined. Create a well in the center of the flour mixture and slowly blend in the wet ingredients until combined. Fold in the grated apple.

Make your waffles according to manufacturers directions. I use a belgian waffle iron and 1 cup of batter per waffle works for me, but you should consult your directions. For crispier waffles, let cook 30 seconds to a minute longer than the directions suggest.

misjenn · September 2009

Mac N Cheese (from Martha Stewart)

Serves 8

1 pound short pasta
Coarse salt
6 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups milk
1/8 teaspoon dry mustard
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 cups shredded (12 ounces) sharp white cheddar cheese
1 cup finely grated (2 ounces) Parmesan cheese
3 cups very coarse fresh breadcrumbs

Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water 1 to 2 minutes less than package instructions. Drain, rinse with cool water, and return to pot.
Meanwhile, heat 4 tablespoons butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add flour; cook, whisking, 1 minute. Add milk, cayenne, nutmeg, and 2 teaspoons salt; bring to a simmer. Cook, whisking, until mixture is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, 2 to 3 minutes. Whisk in cheeses until smooth. Pour over pasta; toss to coat. Divide among baking dishes.
Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter; toss with breadcrumbs. Sprinkle over pasta. Cover tightly with plastic wrap; freeze up to 3 months.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place frozen dishes on a baking sheet; remove plastic. Cover with foil. Bake until bubbling, 60 to 70 minutes for large dishes, 40 to 50 minutes for small. Remove foil; continue baking until golden, 5 to 10 minutes more.

Easy Peasy Waffles

2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups low-fat buttermilk
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
2 large eggs
Vegetable oil, for waffle iron

Directions

Preheat oven to 275 degrees; set a rack on a baking sheet, and place in oven. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside. In a large bowl, whisk together buttermilk, butter, and eggs; add flour mixture, and mix just until batter is combined.
Heat waffle iron according to manufacturer's instructions; brush with oil. Pour batter onto iron (amount depends on iron size), leaving a 1/2-inch border on all sides (spread batter if necessary). Close iron; cook until waffles are golden brown and crisp, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to rack in oven to keep warm; repeat with remaining batter.

akiernan · September 2009

PM me your email and I will send you my recipe for homemade mac & cheese. It's delish.

eliotsmuse · September 2009

Citygirl has a cooking blog that has some great ideas - the link is in her siggy, but here is a non-clicky version.

https://toddlertreatsandmore.blogspot.com/2009_07_01_archive.html

kelbrian · September 2009

Mini maple pancake muffins: https://bakerella.blogspot.com/2009/09/mini-maple-pancake-muffins.html

Blueberry bread (I leave out the nuts): https://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Blueberry-Bread-I/Detail.aspx

Orange glazed blueberry scones: https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/tyler-florence/orange-glazed-blueberry-scones-recipe/index.html

Egg and toast cups (supposed to have bacon, but I omit): https://annies-eats.com/2009/08/21/bacon-egg-and-toast-cups/

Honey yogurt waffles: https://annies-eats.com/2009/03/06/honey-yogurt-waffles/ <--- I haven't tried, but it sounds so delicious.

Granola bars: https://lovestoeat.wordpress.com/2009/04/01/chewy-granola-bars/

Macaroni and cheese: https://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2009/04/macaroni-cheese/

StylishMom · September 2009

I am a big fan of this website: www.allrecipes.com

pancakes i use: https://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Pancakes-I/Detail.aspx

my waffle recipe:

Mix together:

1 3/4 cups flour

1 tsp. baking powder

1 tsp. baking soda

2 eggs

1/3 cup vege oil

2 cups buttermilk

1/8 tsp salt

put about a half a cup of batter in waffle maker (depending on the size of waffle maker) And i like mine pretty thick! This recipe has NEVER let me down!

Granola bars: a very versatile recipe: https://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Playgroup-Granola-Bars/Detail.aspx

Corn dogs: just like the ones at the far. I cut them up into minis: easier for the kids to eat! https://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Corn-Dogs/Detail.aspx

HTH!!!!

mlc92404 · September 2009

akiernan:
PM me your email and I will send you my recipe for homemade mac & cheese. It's delish.

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littlefellers · September 2009

google Katie Brown's Chicken Stew. It's absolutely fab.

ameliasmom · September 2009

sfl....I am at work but might have some at home that I can add.

mattnlinz03 · September 2009

https://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Truck-Stop-Buttermilk-Pancakes/Detail.aspx

I make these all the time and they are great. I also add some vanilla and cinnamon to the batter. It makes a ton so if it is just for us 3 I will cut the recipe in half and freeze the leftover cooked pancakes. I let them cool first then stack them with a piece of wax paper in between them so they don't stick together and freeze them in freezer bags.

jessica1080 · September 2009

It looks like you have several good pancake recipes already. I was just going to give a freezing tip for them and tell you that my DD LOVES the "Pink Pancakes" from Jessica Seinfeld's book Deceptively Delicious. I don't have the recipe with me at work though.

I always make a triple batch and lay them on a cookie sheet to cool. Then I put the cookie sheet in the freezer and "flash" freeze them a little, maybe 15 mins or so. That way when you put them together in a ziploc freezer bag they won't stick together. Then you just take one out and pop it in the microwave for 45 seconds and you have breakfast. So good for them and so easy for you (well once you have made them)!

MrsSarahB · September 2009

It looks like you have quite a few good recipes so far. Whenever I am looking for recipes I check epicurious.com (mostly recipes from gourmet, bon appetite, etc). There is also a website I found a while back called weelicious.com that has tons of kid friendly recipes!