The Non-Dairy Queen

Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Pasghetti and Johnnycakes...

Yesterday, I made pasghetti for 80 people...cooked and cleaned all by myself. Seventy five of them were kids. It was a blast. I wore pasghetti from head to toe and the kids loved it. I even got thumbs up along with "that was the best pasghetti ever". If that doesn't make your day, I don't know what will. By the time I got home, the only place I wanted to be was in the kitchen. Weird, but true. Lately, I haven't had the chance to be very creative in the kitchen, but my wheels are still turning like crazy. I have a back log of goodies on the brain.

This little concoction has been sitting there for a while and I finally got the chance to just do it. I love cornbread and blueberries, so I thought johnnycakes, hoe cakes or corn cakes (whichever you would like to call them) smothered in warm blueberries with some F.R.O.G jam would be a perfect combination.

I was right! It was such a sweet delicious combination! The doughiness and slightly sweetened corn cakes worked so well with the tart blueberries and sweet jam! I loved the colors too!

Johnnycakes
(makes 4 medium cakes)

2/3 cup corn flour (masa harina - not cornstarch)
1 tsp baking powder
pinch of salt
1/4 cup egg whites or 1 egg
3/4 cup water
20 drops vanilla stevia (I used NuNaturals)

Combine the corn flour, baking powder and salt in a bowl. Stir in the remaining ingredients until mixed well. Cook in a skillet on medium heat. Flipping when browned on one side.

I topped mine with 1 cup blueberries slightly warmed in the microwave and stirred in a TBSP of F.R.O.G jam. YUM!

I'm sharing this on Simply Sugar and Gluten Free's Slightly Indulgent Tuesday.

Labels: breads, breakfast, gluten free, main course, quick bread

posted by Sarena Shasteen - The Non-Dairy Queen @ 5:00 AM

23 Comments:

At August 16, 2011 at 5:21 AM, melissanibbles said…

These look amazing. I love Johnnycakes. They're big in Rhode Island!
At August 16, 2011 at 6:46 AM, Tina @ Faith Fitness Fun said…

Never heard them called Johnnycakes! But whatever you call them that looks like one amazing combo. And cooking for that many KIDS?! You amaze me. LOL
At August 16, 2011 at 7:10 AM, Amy B @ Second City Randomness said…

Corn cakes! I love them... not overly sweet yet still delicious!
At August 16, 2011 at 7:43 AM, Lisa said…

Not many people can say they've made pasghetti for 80!!!

:)

Mmmm....johnnycakes look yummmmmmy!
At August 16, 2011 at 8:37 AM, Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table said…

I always forget about johnnycakes! these look incredible and mayyyy be happening this weekend now. :)
At August 16, 2011 at 9:15 AM, Fallon said…

Corn cakes look so good!! I think I have corn meal.. would that work?
At August 16, 2011 at 9:24 AM, Sarena Shasteen - The Non-Dairy Queen said…

Fallon, corn flour is a finer grind, so if you use corn meal, you would need some rice flour if doing gluten free or wheat flour if not. Let me know if you try it!
At August 16, 2011 at 9:27 AM, Heather Iacobacci-Miller said…

"even got thumbs up along with 'that was the best pasghetti ever'". Love it! What a great compliment to your cooking my dear.

I call that a successful day ;-)
At August 16, 2011 at 10:25 AM, Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg said…

Mmmm...I love Johnnycakes!! Great idea to combine them with blueberries!
At August 16, 2011 at 10:28 AM, Anonymous said…

These look so yummy! I think we'll be making them instead of pancakes next time =)
At August 16, 2011 at 11:47 AM, Kristina @ spabettie said…

pasghetti!! sounds like a FUN day!

I love corn cakes... these look perfect!
At August 16, 2011 at 12:23 PM, Emily said…

Mmm...these are like a grown up (and much tastier, I'm sure) version of the store-bought corn toasties I loved as a kid. Thanks, Sarena!
At August 16, 2011 at 4:17 PM, Kristen @ swanky dietitian said…

I've never had Johnnycakes, but after reading your post I want to make them. They look amazing!!
At August 16, 2011 at 7:39 PM, Anonymous said…

I generally don't eat corn but I believe for this recipe I will make an exception!!! :o)
At August 16, 2011 at 9:35 PM, Pure2raw Twins said…

YUM YUM

those look incredible!
At August 16, 2011 at 10:52 PM, Anonymous said…

These looks so good! Yum.

Also, I just found your blog! :)
At August 17, 2011 at 3:03 AM, Lexi @ A Spoonful of Sunshine said…

I'm slightly ashamed to say I don't really know what "pasghetti" is haha...

Is that just a kid's way of pronouncing spaghetti?

Either way, those johhyncakes looke delicious !
At August 17, 2011 at 1:09 PM, Kim-Cook It Allergy Free said…

I cannot believe you had to serve that much pashgetti!! Impressive!! And those Johnnycakes sound delicious combined with those blueberries!!! I can think of all kinds of things to do with those cakes! ;)
At August 17, 2011 at 9:44 PM, Kate (What Kate is Cooking) said…

My mom made blueberry cornmeal muffins a long time ago, so I imagine these are similar- those two flavors totally work together!
At August 18, 2011 at 2:28 PM, Kelsey Ann said…

well arent you Suzy Homemaker with sass! hehe. You totally have my attention with this creation! Hmmm I need to know why i have never heard the word "Johnnycakes" before! it's even fun to say, just not as fun as it is to LOOK AT... OR EAT!

xoxo <3
At August 22, 2011 at 12:59 AM, Namaste gurl said…

These look beyond delicious, Serena! I recently made corn pancakes with zucchini, fresh corn and sun butter chili sauce-- so good!
At August 22, 2011 at 2:12 AM, Heather @ Kiss My Broccoli said…

Awww, "psaghetti"!! Reminds me of my childhood...I used to LOVE my mom's "psaghetti"...she even made it for me one year for my birthday dinner. I specifically remember that because I remember turning around from getting my plate filled at the stove-top and slinging red sauce and noodles all over the kitchen floor! SO embarrassing! What a feat, you making enough for so many little young-ins! Sounds like it was a great time...I just love getting compliments on my food from little ones...I swear they are just so pure and honest in they're opinions!

Love the corncakes, especially with the addition of the FROG preserves! Definitely thinking some need to be in my near near future! Cornbread with blueberries is such an amazing combo!
At September 4, 2011 at 6:06 PM, The InTolerant Chef ™ said…

I haven't made Jonnycakes before, but luckily I have a big bag of that maize flour in the cupboard and a big bag of frozen blurberries in the freezer too!