“Al Fresco dining is without any rules, other than finding that corner of a garden or nook in a backyard that gives you pleasure…it is an equally simple undertaking to conjure up ambiance with a favorite bolt of colorful fabric for a tablecloth and two-dollar bargain-barn crystal alongside tin-plate china.  Sun-dappled greenery will always provide a luxurious canopy wherever your hideaway.”

Here is a summer recipe that would be perfect for an “Al Fresco” meal in the garden.

French Apple Pancakes

Create a thin pancake batter of the following:

Sift ¾ cups flour with ½ tsp. salt, 2 tbsp. sugar and 1 tsp. baking powder.  Beat 2 eggs, then add 2/3 cup milk, 1/3 cup water and ½ tsp. grated lemon rind.  Beat and set aside while you prepare apples.  Mince 3 apples into a fine hash.  Fry quickly in a little butter and sweeten to taste.  In a heavy iron skillet, fry very thin pancakes.  When brown on the underside, spread a layer of minced, cooked apple hash.  Pour another very thin layer of batter over pancakes.  Turn the whole pancake over and brown on the reverse side.  Serve hot, dusted with powdered sugar or with maple syrup.

Source: Beyond Green Gables