Have I ever gone to Japan to have these outrageously, grandiose pancakes? No. But, I appreciate the artistic simplicity of the cultures food landscape. These are show stopping pancakes and I don’t know that any others in the category can compete as much with these. Merge a pancake and a souffle and you’ve got yourself…
French toast typically isn’t my jam, but I’ll occasionally make it for my people at home. I love a crispy Belgium waffle most, followed by a butter-slathered pancake short stack with the “fake” stuff/ syrup, as I say. I’m making a few rules for myself on this French toast state of mind, and I’ll be…
Yield: 2 servings Total Time: 50 minutes GATHER THE GOODS Papusas 1 1/2 c. (6.4 oz.) harina de maiz or masa harina 1/2 c. water 1/3 c. milk 1/2 teaspoon course sea salt 2 tablespoons olive oil Eggs & Peppers 1/4 cup olive oil, divided 5 mini bell peppers or 1 medium bell pepper, sliced…
Total Time: 20-25 minutes Yield: 2 GATHER THE GOODS 6 teaspoons neutral oil- vegetable or canola 2 scallion pancakes 4 large eggs kosher salt cracked black pepper 1 Chinese sausage link, sliced 1/4” thick 1/4 cup shredded white cheddar 2 teaspoons chili oil MAKE IT In a small non-stick saute pan over medium high heat…
Yield: 6 pancakes Total Time: 25 minutes Ingredients 1 medium banana, mashed 2 large eggs 1/3 cup instant oatmeal 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon vanilla bean paste 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon maple syrup for serving Method in a large bowl combine mashed banana, eggs, oatmeal, baking powder, vanilla, and cinnamon. Mix until eggs are banana…
Yield: 1 small jar Total Time: 20 minutes Ingredients 2 quarts strawberries 1/4 cup granulated sugar 2 tablespoons red vermouth Method Combine strawberries, sugar, and red vermouth in a medium pot. Bring jam to a simmer and cook until thickened 30 to 40 minutes. Serve jam on toasted buttered bread!
Ingredients 1 (9”x5”) loaf cinnamon swirl bread, sliced into 6-8 thick pieces 3 large eggs 1/4 cup milk 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 1 tsp. vanilla extract 3 tablespoons butter syrup for serving Method In a large shallow bowl whisk eggs, milk, sugar, and vanilla. Dunk each piece of cinnamon bread in mixture until completely saturated…
When I spent Easter with extended family in Groppiadiloggia, Italy a few years ago we had salmi and eggs for breakfast. It wasn’t until after this small event I realized it’s a thing in the family. My mothers mom also enjoyed eating pepperoni and eggs. Yield: 2 servings Time: 15 minutes Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive…
When the weather is spicy and family & friends are gathering, it’s always right to make cheese boards. I love them because there are many ways you can make them with all the varieties of cured meats, cheeses, and fruits. These boards could reflect your very own personal style, and everyone will expect you to…