There are many different buzz words that explain this phenomenon: flexitarian, semi-vegetarian, and week day vegetarian; where you only eat meat on the week-ends. But anyway you want to say it, you are cutting back on the meat you eat. Some do it for health reasons, animal rights, the environment or all of the above!

Removing high fructose corn syrup and preservatives from our table.
This is my on-line recipe book with my adventures into finding healthy food for my family to eat....
Trying to cook more from scratch with less prepared foods.

Thursday, December 21, 2017

TAMALE CAKES

 

  • 1 1⁄2 cups corn sweet frozen
  • 1⁄2 cup butter softened
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1⁄8 teaspoon salt
  • 1⁄2 cup corn flour 
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour  

Preheat oven to 400°F
Let thaw corn slightly (still very cold but a little frozen)
Coarsely puree  corn in a food processor.
Combine pureed corn with softened butter, sugar and salt.
Blend well with electric mixer until smooth.
Add masa and flour and blend well.

Measure 1/2 cup portions and form into 3-inch patties.
Place on a baking sheet and bake 25 to 30 minutes, or until the cakes are browned on the bottom.
Carefully flip cakes.
Bake for an additional 5 to 7 minutes or until other side is browned.

Top with salsa and sour cream to taste.
I like to add fajita chicken  and cheese also
My vegetarian daughter adds cheese, salsa, taco sauce and lettuce.  
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