Episode 64: Oatmeal Muffins, Zucchini Fritters, and Croque Madame

Imgur AlbumSpecial Ingredients - NoneSpecial Equipment - KitchenAid Grain Mill AttachmentOatmeal Muffins -Preheat oven to 425ºF1 cup all-purpose flour1.5 cups oatmeal1.25 teaspoons baking powder3/4 teaspoon cinnamon1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup whole milk1/3 cup avocado oil1/2 cup maple syrup2 eggsCombine the milk and oats and let stand for 10 minutes. Then, combine the rest of the ingredients and distribute evenly among 12 muffin paper liners. Bake at 425ºF for 7 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350ºF and continue baking for an additional 15 minutes.Zucchini Fritters-1 cup sour cream2 tablespoons chopped cilantro1/2 teaspoon ground cardamomThe zest and juice of one limeCombine these ingredients, mix until smooth, refrigerate until ready to serve.For the fritters, coarsely grate 1 large zucchini or 3 small ones. 2 shallots2 cloves of garlic, choppedZest of two limes1/2 cup flour2 eggs2.5 teaspoons ground coriander1/5 teaspoons ground cardamom4oz feta cheese, crumbled2 cups avocado oil, for fryingSalt and Pepper to tasteMix together all ingredients, saving the cheese separate from the batter. Pat a small wad of batter in the palm of one hand. Place a few studs of crumbled feta in the center and form a quenelle out of the batter in your palm. With the oil heated to 300ºF, gently fry each fritter for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.Croque Madame-6 ounces butter2 tablespoons flour1 cup whole milk1 bay leaf1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 cup finely grated parmesan cheese12 ounces coarsely grated Swiss cheese8 slices of sourdough bread8-12 slices of ham4 eggsMelt