Kitch n Therapy

Adapted from mykitchenaddiction.com

Dressing:

2 Jalapeño peppers, seeded and minced

2 limes

1 tsp chili powder

1/2 tsp ground cumin

1 Tbsp honey

1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

Kosher salt

Salad ingredients:

1 3/4 cups water

1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil

1  1/4 harvest grains blend (Trader Joes) or your favorite grain

1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained

1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered

1 cup chopped cucumbers

1 yellow chopped yellow pepper

2 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro

1 Tbsp chopped red onion

In a small saucepan heat the water to boil and add 1 Tbsp of Olive oil and stir in the Harvest Grains.  Return to boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 10 -12 minutes.  Remove from heat and set aside.

While the grains cook, prepare the dressing.  In a small mixing bowl, combine the minced jalapeño peppers (can use a serrano pepper instead for more heat) with the zest and juice of two limes (about 1/4 cup of juice).  Add the chili powder, cumin and honey.  Whisk together while gradually adding the olive oil to the consistency you like.  Season with salt to taste.

To finish the salad, combine the black beans, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, yellow pepper, cilantro and onion in a large mixing bowl.  Add the cooked grains and the dressing.  Stir to combine.  Refrigerate for 30 minutes prior to serving.

Sam’s Buttermilk Pancakes (adapted from Sam)

Beat Together:

4 Beaten Eggs

1 Tbsp Oil

4 C Buttermilk (if using low fat Buttermilk substitute 1/2 C of Half & Half for 1/2 C of Buttermik-makes a richer pancake)

1 tsp Vanilla (optional)

Mix and then add to above:

2 1/2 C All Purpose Flour

1 tsp baking soda

4 tsp baking powder

1 tsp salt

2 Tbsp sugar

Let mixture sit for 30 minutes.  Cook on hot griddle.

Double recipe if serving more than 6 people