Cabbage Pancakes
a la Lisa Weyand

1/2 large head cabbage, finely chopped
2&1/2 c. flour
2 T. dashi (bonito stock; can substitute chicken)

2 cups water
4 eggs
4 T. dry bread crumbs
4 t. pickled ginger, thinly sliced (the pink kind they serve with sushi)
1/4 c. finely chopped green onion
optional: 1/2 c. diced cooked chicken, small shrimp, scallops, or sausage
oil for frying

Mix well the cabbage, flour, fish or chicken stock, water, eggs, bread crumbs, ginger, & onions in a large bowl. You can add the meat/seafood at this point or add it to each 'pancake' as it cooks for more even distribution.

Heat a lightly greased griddle or skillet to med. heat & ladle approx. 1/2-1 c. batter onto it (depending on how large you want them). If necessary, use the back of a spoon to spread out into a circle. Cook until the bottom starts to color & edges are cooked, about 10 min. Flip & cook an additional 6-8 minutes. Serve hot with approx. 2 T. okonomiyaki sauce spread over the surface & then cut into 4 quarters (for a large pancake). Some chefs prefer to make a spiral of the sauce & then the mayonnaise.

Cornbread
a la Pioneer Woman

1/4 c + 2 T shortening
1 c yellow cornmeal
1/2 c flour
1 t salt
1 c buttermilk
1/2 c milk
1 egg
1 T baking powder
1/2 t baking soda

While preheating oven to 450, melt 2 T shortening in skillet or 8x8 pan.
Combine cornmeal, flour and salt in a bowl. In a separate bowl, comine buttermilk, milk and egg, then add baking powder and soda. Mix in to dry bowl. add 1/4 c melted shortening. pour into hot pan, smoothing top. bake 20-25 minutes until golden brown on top.

Black Bean Salad
a la Carlie

1 each of red, yellow and green pepper, diced
1/2 c chopped red onion
1 can corn, or frozen equivalent (defrosted)
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 bunch cilantro, chopped
1/4 c olive oil
5 T red wine vinegar
1 t lime juice, to taste
i can (15 oz) black beans

Combine bell peppers, onion, corn, garlic and cilantro in large bowl, and toss to mix. Add olive oil, vinegar, lime juice and salt and pepper to taste, and toss again. Add beans and lightly toss.
Serve over lettuce or rice, with tortilla chips. maybe add some avocado on top??
For a summer day, chill before serving.