Why not make your own syrup?

Finding a recipe to make my own syrup was actually more of a hunt than I expected, but it was worth it. Changing syrup is always kind of a hard change, at least it has been for me. By the second morning with this recipe I was in love. And the good news is: No HFCS. Our family loves this syrup and it comes together really fast. I found it on Amy's Finer Things in Life. Thanks Amy!

Homemade Maple Syrup

1 3/4 c. white sugar

1/4 c. brown sugar

1 c. water

1/2 tsp. vanilla

1/2 tsp. maple flavoring

Combine sugars and water in saucepan. Bring to a boil. Cover and cook 1 minute. Cool slightly. Add vanilla and maple flavoring. Cover for a few minutes to thicken.

Applesauce Pancakes

Our house is trying to eat healthier. With that being said, we are trying to go homemade. It is somewhat disturbing to read the packaging of Pancake mix and Cereal boxes-full of unknown ingredients and High Fructose Corn Syrup. I am really starting to love knowing what is in our food. I love knowing what I am eating, what my kids are eating. It just feels good. That being said. These Applesauce Pancakes from Sisters Cafe are delicious! Yum! My little guy chowed them down. That makes me happy!

Applesauce Pancakes
Recipe from: The Sisters Cafe

1 egg, slightly beaten

3/4 c natural applesauce (no sugar added)

1/2 c milk

2 Tb canola oil

1 c flour

1/4 tsp cinnamon

1 Tb sugar

1 Tb baking powder

1/2 tsp salt

Combine all ingredients until moistened. Cook over medium heat.

White Chicken Chili

Oh. My. Goodness. I love this soup. It came from my mother-in-law, who is a fantastic cook. It is perfect for a cold winter's night. Enjoy!




White Chicken Chili

1 lb boneless chicken chunked
1 chopped med onion
1 tsp oil
1 ½ tsp garlic powder

Put all in pan and cook until chicken is done.

Add:

2 cans great northern beans
1 can chicken broth
1 tsp salt
½ tsp pepper
1 can chopped green chilis
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp oregano

Bring to boil then turn to low and simmer for 30 min. Remove from heat and add:

1 cup sour cream
½ cup whipping cream