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Fun Food Idea:
This month's menu idea brought to you by PADRE mom Shannon Cotton.
Turkey Dog Octopus
Cut an "X" shape in bottom half of uncooked hot dog. Then cut each 1/4 in half again to make eight legs. On upper uncut half of hot dog, use tip of knife to make a smiley face. Boil it to make tentacles spread apart. Serve on a bed of edamame and asparagus spear "seaweed".
Gluten Free Creation:
Delicious Gluten Free Pancakes (allrecipes.com)
Ingredients- makes 10 pancakes
--1 Cup rice flour
--2 Tbsp. tapioca flour
--1/3 Cup potato starch
--4 Tbsp. dry buttermilk powder
--1 packet sugar substitute
--1 1/2 tsp baking powder
--1/2 tsp. baking soda
--1/2 tsp salt
--1/2 tsp xanthan gum
--2 eggs
--2 Tbsp canola oil
--2 Cups water
Directions
1. In a bowl, mix or sift together the rice flour, tapioca flour, potato starch, dry buttermilk powder, sugar substitute, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and xanthan gum. Stir in eggs, water, and oil until well blended and few lumps remain.
2. Heat a large, well-oiled skillet or griddle over medium high heat. Spoon batter onto skillet and cook until bubbles begin to form. Flip, and continue cooking until golden brown on bottom. Serve immediately with condiments of your choice.
