Sunday, November 29, 2009

scallion pancakes on a sparkling morning



What a sparkling day in New Hampshire! As the sun peeked through the trees at seven this morning, I couldn't resist a quick walk down to the pond near my house. I'm happy I did, because it was beautiful - the early sun danced on the still water , looking like a field of diamonds.
When I got back, I was starving, so I made up these little 3 inch scallion pancakes and topped them with softly scrambled eggs and dill. Lots of savory herbs in a protein packed breakfast - what could be more delicious?
To make:
Makes about 10 tiny pancakes
3/4 cup flour
1 large egg
2 T. minced parsley
2 T. sliced scallions
1/8 t. baking powder
2/3 cup milk
2 pinches of salt
Whisk together until smooth, then let sit for a few minutes to blend.
Wipe a crepe pan or skillet with vegetable oil and heat to medium.
Place about a tablespoon of batter in the hot pan, let cook about 1-2 minutes, then flip.
Cook other side 1-2 minutes, then remove to plate.
Continue until batter is gone.
Top with softly scrambled eggs seasoned with tarragon or dill.

10 comments:

  1. They are as cute as can be:)

    Well it is..

    And I know those crisp days.. I feel it:)

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  2. These look yummy -- and I may just try them soon.

    We've been off on a cruise for our 40th and have just gotten back. I'm catching up on your posts. (Didn't want to pay the $$$$ for shipboard internet).

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  3. Nana - it was around 40 degrees (F), clear, sunny, refreshing - with no wind. Is there magic dust in days like that?

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  4. Oh, how wonderful, Martha! Happy 40th! Where did you sail to?

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  5. Lucky Martha! Hope she had a great time! I want to know where she sailed to, too!

    Love the woods photo and the scallion pancakes make me want to get out my fork - yummmmm!

    Happy to read you had a happy holiday - mine was very low key and very enjoyable (only four at dinner - pretty small crowd (crowd??) but very nice - and waaay to much food!

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  6. So delighted your Thanksgiving was also wonderful, Barb! And too much food? NEVER! I always spend the day after Thanksgiving giving away leftovers to all the folks that didn't have them. Smart idea, especially when I'm (slowly) losing a few of those pounds I've been cranky about.

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  7. They sound and look fantastic!

    I have been playing around with my pancake recipes to include herbs and veggies, and so far the boys love having pancakes for dinner.

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  8. That's great, FrugalMom! I'd love to know how you serve them - I doubt scallion pancakes would go over very well alone....

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  9. What a beautiful dish and I love the mini pancakes, they could be used for so many things.

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  10. You are so right, Michelle! While the scallion pancakes are not crisp, they do hold up well - so one could think appetizers, right?

    Glad you enjoyed, and thanks!

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