Feb 262013
 

Turkey, Cheese, Avocado and Cucumber Pinwheels

As promised, here is another lunch idea for the little ones (it took a bit longer, I know). That in no way though, means that I haven’t been on the search for ideas. No, no, I’ve been busy and found quite a bit of inspiration on Pinterest. Once I actually get around to trying out the recipes and not just pinning them, I will report back. Why do I feel like I am in trouble? 🙂

Turkey, Cheese, Avocado and Cucumber Pinwheels

These pinwheels were actually just something I made randomly to use up stuff we had in the fridge, but they turned out to be one of Arik’s favorite lunches. Now we have to have these at least 3 times a week or else…  So I wanted to be sure to share this simple alternative to a sandwich with you all. Sometimes I don’t use avocado, or I’ll use tomato instead of cucumber, or both; as you can see there is no real set way to make these, so you can just let your creative juices flow. Enjoy!

Turkey, Cheese, Avocado and Cucumber Pinwheels

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Turkey, Cheese, Avocado and Cucumber Pinwheels
 
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Serves: 1-2
Ingredients
  • 1 large whole-wheat tortilla
  • 1 tablespoon cream cheese or
  • ½ avocado, mashed up
  • 2-3 slices of turkey
  • 1-2 slices of cheese of your choice
  • 1 small piece of cucumber, peeled and cut into strips
Instructions
  1. Spread cream cheese or mashed up avocado (or both) on the tortilla.
  2. Place turkey and cheese slices on top.
  3. Lay the cucumber strips about 1 in. from the edge of the tortilla and begin to roll up.
  4. Roll up the entire tortilla and cut into ½ in wide pinwheels.
Notes
One large tortilla will make about 10 pinwheels.

 

 Posted by at 13:38
Jan 042013
 

Blueberry-Lemon Whole Wheat Pancakes

I hope everyone had a fun and safe New Year’s Eve!! We had a very exciting evening with some fondue, a glass of champagne at midnight and going to bed at 12:05.  Ahh, the crazy life of parents. 🙂

Blueberry-Lemon Whole Wheat Pancakes

And to start the new year off right we had these pancakes for breakfast the next day. If they are any sign of what is to come in 2013, it is definitely going to be a good year. Arik ended up devouring 3 little monster pancakes all by himself. It was a great start to the day and the year. Happy New Year!!

Blueberry-Lemon Whole Wheat Pancakes

Some not-so-cute monster pancakes 🙂

 Blueberry-Lemon Whole Wheat Pancakes

Blueberry-Lemon Whole Wheat Pancakes
 
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Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1⅓ cups whole wheat flour, or regular if you prefer
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted plus some for cooking
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup buttermilk, or milk
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Zest of 1 organic lemon
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen unthawed blueberries
  • Maple syrup, honey, or butter for topping
Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, egg, buttermilk, honey, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
  3. Whisk the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  4. Heat a large pan or griddle over medium heat and grease with butter.
  5. Pour about 1 heaping tablespoon of the batter in to the pan and top with 3 or 4 blueberries.
  6. Cook the pancake for about 2 minutes or until the top starts to form bubbles and the bottom is lightly browned, then flip and cook for 2 minutes more.
  7. Serve plain or topped with butter, maple syrup or honey.
Notes
*The pancakes can also be made with all-purpose flour and regular milk if you prefer.

Adapted from the Weelicious Cookbook

 Posted by at 13:22