Food Service Professional of the Month - Nancy Nordell
NRS is delighted to recognize Nancy Nordell as our Food Service Professional for the month of September. Nancy is the Food and Nutrition Services Director of the El Paso Independent School District (EPISD) in El Paso, TX. She holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Home Economics, majoring in Dietetics, from Texas Tech University. She completed her Dietetic training through New Mexico State University.
Nancy worked for nine years as a Clinical Dietitian at four local hospitals before becoming the Food Service Director at Vista Hills Hospital (now Del Sol). After four years as the Director, she went to work as a dietitian with El Paso ISD in 1990. Nancy became the Food and Nutrition Services Director for EPISD in 1998.
NANCY'S RECIPE: APPLE PANCAKE
Yield: One Puffy 10-Inch Pancake
INGREDIENTS
| 6 Tbsp | Margarine |
| 2 large | Apples; peeled, cored and sliced (McIntosh works well) |
| 3 Tbsp | Lemon juice |
| 1/4 tsp | Cinnamon |
| about 5 Tbsp | Confectioners' sugar |
| 3 | Eggs, room temperature |
| 1/4 tsp | Salt |
| 1/2 C | All-purpose flour |
| 1/2 C | Skim milk |
PREPARATION
- Preheat the oven to 425°.
- Melt the margarine in a 10-inch skillet or shallow pan and take off heat. If the handle of the skillet is not ovenproof, wrap it with several layers of foil. Remove 2 tablespoons melted margarine and set aside in a small bowl.
- Put the apple slices in a large bowl with the lemon juice. Stir the cinnamon into the sugar and sprinkle the sugar mixture over the apple slices. Toss to mix. Put the skillet back on the burner and turn the heat to medium. Add the apples and cook, stirring often, for about 3 or 4 minutes, or until the apples are tender but still hold their shape.
- In a separate bowl (or blender, or food processor) combine the eggs, salt, flour, milk and the reserved 2 tablespoons melted margarine. Beat until smooth. Spread the apples evenly over the bottom of the skillet and pour the batter on top.
- Bake for about 20 minutes, or until golden and puffy. Turn immediately onto a warm platter so the apples are on top. Dust with a little confectioners’ sugar and serve at once.
Previous Food Service Professionals of the Month
August - Connie Parmenter - Spicy Honey-brushed Chicken Thighs
June - Victoria Davidson - Tomatillo Avocado Dressing Recipe
May - Rachel Frayre - Macadamia Crusted White Fish Fillets Recipe
April - Michael Lozano - Seared Pork Tenderloin Recipe
March - Lyman Graham - Sour Cream Pound Cake Recipe
February - Michael Vasquez - Asado Recipe
December - Loretta Zullo - Homemade Cheese Enchilada Recipe
October - Esther Quesada - German Chocolate Topping Recipe
September - Kim Terry - Cheese & Bacon Quiche (Quiche Lorraine) Recipe
July - Raul Jacques - Tangy Chicken Breasts Recipe
June - Jim Hemmen - Thai Lime Pork Chops Recipe
May - Kari Frederick - Easy Chocolate Cupcakes Recipe