brunch recipes

Grilled Pears and Yogurt

In season fruit and vegetables are not only cost efficient, but taste better than out of season ones. Currently, pears are in season! Pears are one of my favorite fruit, so when I found this recipe for grilling pears for a healthier dessert, I knew I had to try it! I’m a sucker for sweets and always seem to be craving some sort of dessert after dinner. The problem with my sweet tooth is of course, unwanted calories and too much sugar. Try this recipe for something sweet without the extra sugar and bloating! Ingredients: 1 ripe pear (per person) […]

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Hanukkah Potato Pancakes

My family doesn’t celebrate Hanukkah, but I LOVE to eat Fried Potato Pancakes (Latkes in Yiddish) with applesauce around the holidays.  Coconut oil makes these about twenty times better than the old standby, canola oil, and your house will smell nicer, too!   Ingredients: 5 potatoes 2 onions 3 eggs, beaten 1 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepper ½ cup all-purpose flour Kelapo Coconut oil for frying   Directions: Peel potatoes and place in a food processor with the onions. Pulse until just smooth, and drain well. Pour potato mixture into a large bowl. Add eggs, salt, pepper, and enough flour […]

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