Chipotle quinoa and potato pancakes

Hot sauces American cuisine

You know how there is that episode of Sex and the City where they all talk about their strange single girl behaviors? Carrie says she likes to read fashion magazines while eating crackers and jam standing in her kitchen. Charlotte says that she like to use one of those magnifying mirrors and stare at her pores for hours. Well, even though I am not a single girl, I still partake in some strange single girl behavior. Whenever my husband heads out for a night with the guys, I cue up my Lisa Loeb or Alanis Morisette and get to work. I do the standard girly things like read gossip mags and paint my nails but I also create little food masterpieces. I like to make small and delicate food for one! I take the time and care and try and make sure every ingredient looks perfect because I am not under a crunch since I am just cooking for myself. I am in no hurry. I love to make these little smoky pancakes. I take the time to shred the potatoes and zucchini. I carefully drain out all the liquid, add all the seasonings, and delicately mix everything together with …