Banana Bread

This is my grandmas banana bread recipe with my sisters gluten free variation.



3 very ripe bananas

1 cup sugar

1 stick melted butter
1 egg (add an extra egg is not using wheat flour)

1 1/2 c flour (Sub in any gluten free flour mix)
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp vanilla
1 tsp. spices (my addition I think, not hers)
Mash bananas in mixer until smooth. Add sugar, butter, eggs and vanilla, mix well. Add dry ingredients, mix on low until smooth. Add nuts, etc. as desired. 

Bake in a 9 inch loaf pan until very dark brown, top should be springy.

Tomato Salad

This is super simple to whip up. I like to use the packaged bacon bits because it don't get soggy like traditional bacon in the dressing. And it has a good flavor,  as long as they are real bacon bits. Just make sure they are cooled before you add them or the mayo dressing will get slimy. 

I like to eat this in a pita, but it's also great on a hamburger or grilled chicken.

Salad

2 packages cherry tomatoes, quartered

3 green onions with greens, sliced

1/3 c. Hormel real bacon bits

Dressing

1/2 c. mayo

1 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar

1-2 tsp sugar

pinch salt

Black pepper

Heat the bacon bits in a non-stick skillet until fragrant and crisp, watching carefully so as not to burn. Remove from heat and set aside. 

Meanwhile, whisk together the dressing ingredients. Toss with the vegetables. When the bacon is cool enough to touch add to the salad.