Strawberry Cobbler

Traditionally I think of cobbler as a dessert but with the addition of a little oatmeal and Bisquick I think this recipe could easily be used as a breakfast treat! I pair this cobbler with my favorite bourbon vanilla ice cream.

2 c Strawberries Sliced

1/2 c Sugar

1 Tbs. Corn Starch

1 Stick Butter

3 c Bisquick

1 c Sugar

1 1/2 c Milk

1/2 c Rolled Oats

1/2 c Brown Sugar

Dash of Cinnamon

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place butter in 9x13 baking dish or cast iron skillet. Place dish in oven until butter is melted. Mix together strawberries, sugar, and cornstarch and set aside. Place Bisquick and sugar in a bowl and mix well. Add milk and stir until just combined. Pour Bisquick mixture into dish over melted butter. Spoon strawberries evenly over batter. Do not stir. Combine oats, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Sprinkle over top of cobbler. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes. Edges will be golden brown and set, but the middle will be jiggly. Serve immediately with fresh whipped cream or ice cream.

• You can use any fruit with this recipe. I particularly love peaches!

• You can substitute self rising flour for Bisquick

• I like to add a dash of vanilla or nutmeg for additional flavor

• I always use butter. Never margarine.

Mango Salsa with Cinnamon Sugar Chips

Fruit salsa is the perfect summer dish. I love the vibrant colors and bold flavors. I worked in a little café fresh out of culinary school. One of their specialties was mango salsa. Our 80 year old delivery driver Mr. Jerry kept a close eye on the salsa production. He made sure we were chopping the ingredients properly and that the consistency was just right. He wielded a chefs knife like a pro and sang Danke Schoen to all the line cooks.

I love this dish as an appetizer or as a garnish for fish or chicken. Don’t be afraid to add your own touches. Any fruit is delicious added to this recipe. I have tried adding pineapple, kiwi, and strawberries with wonderful results. Disclaimer: The cinnamon sugar chips are completely addictive.

4 Mangoes (pilled, pitted, and diced)

1 small Red Onion (diced)

1 Red Bell Pepper (diced)

1 Orange Bell Pepper (diced)

3 Green Onions (diced)

2 Tbs. White Balsamic Reduction

3 Tbs. Hot Sauce

Mix all ingredients. Chill and serve with Cinnamon Sugar chips.

Cinnamon Sugar Chips

1 pack Flour Tortillas (6 inch size/1 lb 6.5 0z weight)

1/2 c Sugar

2 Tbs. Cinnamon

Cut the tortillas into fourths. Deep fry in 325 degree oil until golden brown. Remove from oil and drain on paper towels. Mix cinnamon and sugar together in small bowl. Sprinkle chips with cinnamon sugar as soon as they come out of the hot grease. Keep in an airtight container and these chips will stay fresh for weeks!