former August brings on a brief but annual culinary groove , an peculiar confession , we gain , given that right now fresh garden fare is in peak abundance and gifts us with a casual profusion of seasonal produce for ingredients . As the courgette harvest piles up on the kitchen counter this clock time of class , we can finger a bit overwhelmed and uninspired . We thirst a new - cook channel .
However , we ’ve teach that just like any artist , at times , needs to rekindle a originative muse , we garden - cooks also need a electric arc of culinary inspiration , especially when we have a premium of fresh menu to savor .
Here are three tips we ’ve discovered for breaking out of a summer - cooking heat , follow by a summer breakfast classic we swear out at ourInn Serendipity Farm and Bed - and - Breakfast , which will cure any summer cooking estrus that pain you .
1 . flick savory and angelical . sophisticate the expect menu and attend to a conversant dish in a new way . For exercise , most folks expectpancaketo be wampum - similar and sweet , swimming in a pool of syrup . The formula for Zucchini Feta Pancakes below allow for a savory choice to traditional flannel-cake transportation , serve “ naked ” with no sirup or toppings . While they are a breakfast staple at Inn Serendipity , you could readily serve them for a quick supper .
2 . Add a warm companion flavor . Adding in a distinct , unexpected savour to a bag also perks up the palate . The feta cheese in these pancakes enhance the feeling in an unusual , distinct manner .
3 . Blend in fresh caller . Sometimes it is n’t the ingredients or the recipe that grows a spot dusty . Just like you sometimes demand a brisk recipe , it ’s also nice to invitefresh facesto cumulate around the table and share a summertime meal with you . Living at and operating a bed - and - breakfast , we ’re blessed with a near daily dose of raw interesting and inspiring people coming through my kitchen , providing the ultimate in keeping life brisk .
These zucchini feta pancakes put up a surprising whirl on stock sweetened pancakes , uprise from our backpack day in Australia and New Zealand . Another cause to enjoy these now : The recipe really only works with reinvigorated zucchini . We ’ve tried making this in January with frozen zucchini , and the grain is totally different . Enjoy in summer !
Recipe : Zucchini Feta PancakesRecipe fromFarmstead Chef(New Society Publishers , 2011 )
Yield:5 servings
Ingredients
PreparationIn a big stadium , conflate testis yolks , zucchini , Feta high mallow , onions , mint , salt and flour . mingle well . Beat ball whites until blotto . close up into batter salmagundi .
Heat oil in a 6 - in skillet until very red-hot ; we sometimes use an galvanizing fry pan so we can match more flannel cake at once . discharge about 1/8 cupful batsman for each flapjack . fake on both English until browned and sharp . Serve forthwith and garnish with edible flowers , such as nasturtiums , tailwort or a sprinkle of bee balm flower flower petal .
taste the good living ,
< < More Farmstead Chef > >
