Puffed Oven Pancake {Tasty Treats Thursday}

I shared a photo of my Puffed Oven Pancake last fall and had so many requests for the recipe that I thought I would share it here on the blog. These cream puff like pancakes are great for anytime of the day. I have always made them for dinner, but they would be great for breakfast or even as a dessert. I end up making at least 4 of these pancakes now that the boys are bigger and eating so much more as teenagers. Even though these are super easy to make, they do take time in the oven so make sure you give yourself plenty of time if you have to make multiples like I do.

Here is what you will need:
An oven proof skillet or well seasoned stoneware (I use my Pampered Chef round or square baker stone)

I start my sauce before anything else, because peeling the apples takes the longest and you need time for your apples to cook and soften.

Chunky Apple Sauce

3-4 large Gala Apples

1 C apple juice

2 tbls cornstarch

2 tbls water

cinnamon and sugar

Peel, core and slice apples into approximately 1/4 inch slices. I use my Pampered Chef "apple peeler /corer/slicer" to do the trick, quick and easy! Place peeled apples in a pot then cover with apple juice. Simmer on medium heat until apples become tender stirring occasionally. Add cinnamon and sugar to taste then mix together cornstarch and water and add to apples. Heat until apple mixture is bubbly and thickened, then turn to low heat stirring occasionally. This make enough for 3-4 pancakes.

Pancake Ingredients:
2 tbls butter
3 eggs
1/2 C all-purpose flour
1/2 C milk


Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Mix eggs with flour until blended, then add your milk and mix until smooth. Place 2 tbls in skillet and place in oven until melted. Once butter is melted pour your pancake mixture into skillet and bake for 20-25 minutes. Pull out pancake with it is golden brown on peaks. Unfortunately my pancake never stays all tall and fluffy, it always falls flat! *NOTE* do not double recipe, it works best if you start out with new ingredients each time you make a new pancake. You have plenty of time to do this while waiting for pancakes to bake in the oven. 

Cut a nice wedge for each plate and top with Chunky Apple Sauce and lightly dust top with powdered sugar. Serve warm!

Happy Tasty Treats Thursday!!
Hugs,
Pam

Toot Your Horn Tuesday {Bellenza}

photos courtesy of Bellenza 2012

I have a very special holiday "Toot Your Horn" feature today from Bellenza! Beautiful Valentine themed dessert and drinks table inspiration. 

Here is what Bellenza shared with us :

If you’re surprising a dear bride-friend with a Valentine’s-themed bridal shower with a chic and modern slant, what decorating tips and tricks might you use for the desserts and drinks display?

Our first “must” would be location! Find a spot at the venue where the display is sure to be noticed, and position your table there. 

Then, our second “must” would be lighting! You could opt for dramatic side illumination, as in our example, an overhead chandelier or spotlight, or even glowing candles. Anything to showcase your display.

Then, the rest depends on the styling details. Here, we kept our color focus throughout—a chic red and white motif from the sweet treats to the floral accents, even to the pink champagne!
But don’t forget, guests have to be just as delighted with how your desserts taste as how pretty they look. So, while you may select goodies for their color, shape, and decorations, think of those with delectable flavors as well.

A big thank you to Lissa from Bellenza for sharing such beautiful photos and information with us. Bellenza, "toot your horn"!  Be sure to hop on over to Bellenza for even more tips and tricks on how to wow your guests HERE.

If you would like to share a party related event, favor, or recipe with us so that we can feature you on our "Toot Your Horn" segment, feel free to email us here with your information and photos.

Hugs,
Pam

Faux Linen Valentine Tags

Can you believe we are coming up on the middle of February already? Seems like we just celebrated Christmas and New Years. I still haven't quite decided what I will be giving my DH and kids for Valentine's Day, not that we go all out, but I thought it would be fun to do a little something sweet. Maybe a fun wrapped up dessert at the end of a special Valentine dinner???

I printed this tag out on Vanilla card stock and added some ribbon seam binding to the top. 

These faux linen tags were inspired by my family, our son T has a sweet spot for Owls, C IS "Mr. Mustache", Aly is "my little love" and the love birds, well that would be for my honey (cause I really wanted to draw some birds LOL). I am going to use each one of these 4.75" x 3" tags to decorate a little something for each of my Valentines, now to figure out what do get them.

 Being in a festive Valentine mood, I'm so happy to share these printable tags with you today. Hop on over to Scribd HERE and download this page to use as you like (for personal non commercial use please). I would love to hear how you will or would use these...maybe a fun banner, the sky is the limit!

OH and ONE MORE FREEBIE! Hop on over to PS Make It Your Own, I have another mini tag set for you as well... Click HERE to grab them!

Hope you enjoy!!
Hugs,
Pam