Recipes for When You Can't Leave Home

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We can't travel all the time, but we can still have great food at home.

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Flour Tortillas

We don't keep shortening or lard on hand, but you can still make good tortillas with oil. If you want to make flat bread, substitute up to 1/2 of the white flour with whole wheat.

Mix the dry ingredients together, then add the wet ingredients. Kneed the dough for two minutes. Cut the dough into 8 pieces and roll each piece into a ball. Cover the dough and let it rest for a half hour.

Roll out the dough into 1/4 inch thick tortillas. Cook on a hot comal or iron skillet. Flip the tortilla when it starts to bubble.

Salmon Patties

There's nothing worse than a dry, flavorless salmon patty. This recipe keeps them moist, almost to the point of falling apart. The salmon can be fried, or baked as a casserole

  • 1 can salmon
  • 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 tbsp Old Bay
  • 2 ribs of celery, finely chopped
  • 1-2 tbsp of chopped cilantro
  • 1/2 onion or several green onions, finely chopped
  • 1 egg

    • Combine all ingredients except the egg in a large bowl. Taste and adjust the spices as needed. Beaat the egg and add it to the salmon mix.

    To bake, place the salmon mix in a greased 9x9 pan. Cook for 20 minutes at 425. To fry, separate the mix into 3 inch wide patties. Place in oil at 375 degree and cook each side until golden brown.

    Pumpkin Pie Pancakes

    Did you know you can buy canned pumpkin year-round? These are great with added fresh or dry cranberries, and topped with butter and whipped cream or whipped topping. If you want a thicker pancake, leave out the water.

  • 1 1⁄2 cups wheat flour
  • 3 tbsp sugar
  • 1/2 tbsp baking powder
  • 1⁄4 tsp salt
  • 1⁄2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1⁄4 tsp ginger
  • 1⁄4 tsp nutmeg
  • pinch of cloves
  • 1 1⁄4 cup milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1⁄3 cup canned pumpkin
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • Optional: Cranberries

    • Mix dry ingredients together in a large bowl or pitcher. Mix wet ingredients together in a large messuring cup, beating thoroughly until the pumpkin mixes with the milk. Combine wet and dry ingredients.

    Cook on a flat top or skillet at 375 degrees. If you're using cranberries, add them to the uncooked side of the pancake. Flip once the sides of the pancakes start to look dry.

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