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Cookie Butter French Toast

Cookie Butter French Toast

Cookie Butter French Toast is one of our favorite breakfasts. I begin this recipe by baking a challah. But, feel free to use a store-bought challah, a brioche, or just regular white bread. While my personal French toast preference is a challah, I think almost 

Cookie Butter Banana Waffles

Cookie Butter Banana Waffles

Cookie Butter Banana Waffles are one of our favorite breakfasts. I start these waffles by making an easy banana waffle batter. Then, I top the waffles with homemade vanilla whipped cream, Cookie Butter spread, sliced bananas, walnuts, and strawberries. We like these banana waffles for several reasons. First of all, I like that 

Orange Waffles with Cranberry-Maple Syrup

Orange Waffles with Cranberry-Maple Syrup

Orange Waffles with Cranberry-Maple Syrup are one of our favorite fall breakfasts. I start these waffles by mixing up a rich sour cream waffle batter. Then, I make a tart cranberry and maple syrup to pour over the waffles. Finally, I beat up some orange-scented heavy cream to top the waffles with billowy clouds of whipped cream. We like these waffles for several reasons. First of all, I like that I can make this whole breakfast in less than one hour. Secondly, I like that I can also serve these waffles as a breakfast for dinner. I just add some baked bacon or sausages and these waffles become a hearty and filling dinner. And, lastly, we all love the fluffy waffles, the tart syrup, and the sweet whipped cream.

The Equipment I Used

  • A Waffle Iron- You’ll need this to cook the waffles.
  • An Electric or Hand Mixer- Use this to whip the cream.
  • A Food Scale- For perfect waffles every time, use a food scale to weigh your flour.

The Ingredients Needed for Orange Waffles with Cranberry-Maple Syrup

  • Flour- Be sure to use all-purpose flour. I always use King Arthur brand flour.
  • Sour Cream- Use full fat sour cream.
  • Milk- Be sure to use whole milk.
  • Cranberries- You can use fresh or frozen cranberries.
  • Maple Syrup- Be sure to use pure maple syrup.
  • Cream- Use heavy cream to make the whipped cream.
  • Orange Extract- You’ll need this to make both the waffles and the whipped cream.

How I Made my Waffles

  • First, I made the waffle batter. Take care to not overmix your ingredients. Good waffle batter has some lumps. A perfectly smooth batter will produce tough waffles.
  • Next, while the waffles cooked, I simmered together the syrup.
  • Also, while the waffles cooked, I made the whipped cream. Take care to not overbeat the cream or it will turn in to butter.

If you like cranberries, you need to try these scrumptious Orange Waffles with Cranberry-Maple Syrup.

Orange waffles with Cranberry-Maple syrup
Orange Waffles with Maple-Cranberry Syrup

Orange Waffles with Cranberry-Maple Syrup

Orange-scented waffles with Cranberry-Maple syrup and orange whipped cream.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 425 kcal

Equipment

  • waffle iron

Ingredients
  

For the Orange Waffles:

  • 2 cups all purpose flour (240g)
  • 4 tsp. baking powder
  • 2 tbsp. brown sugar
  • ¼ tsp. salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup sour cream (120g)
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • ¼ cup orange juice
  • 1 tbsp. orange zest
  • 2 tsp. orange extract
  • ½ cup melted butter

For The Maple-Cranberry Syrup:

  • 3 cups cranberries
  • ½ cup sugar (100g)
  • 1 cup maple syrup
  • ½ cup water

For the Orange Whipped Cream:

  • ¾ cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp. powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp. orange extract

Instructions
 

For the Orange Waffles:

  • Sift the flour, baking powder, sugar and salt together and set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs, and then mix in the sour cream, milk, orange juice, orange zest, and orange extract. Add the flour mixture, stirring just until no streaks of flour remain. Try not to overmix. Stir in the butter.
  • Cook the batter in your waffle iron, according to its directions. Top with the Maple Cranberry Syrup and Orange Whipped Cream.

For Maple Cranberry Syrup:

  • In a three quart saucepan, simmer all the ingredients, until thick and syrupy, about ten minutes.
  • For the Orange Whipped Cream:
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat the heavy cream until it starts to whip up. Start on low power and gradually increase the power as the cream starts to whip. Then, add the rest of the ingredients and finish whipping the cream until it's fluffy.

Nutrition

Calories: 425kcal
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Nutella-Topped Banana Bread Waffles

Nutella-Topped Banana Bread Waffles

Nutella-Topped Banana Bread Waffles are one of our favorite breakfasts. I start these waffles by making an easy banana waffle batter. Then, I top the waffles with homemade vanilla whipped cream, Nutella chocolate spread, sliced bananas, walnuts, and strawberries. We like these banana waffles for 

Apple Pancakes with Berry Syrup

Apple Pancakes with Berry Syrup

Apple Pancakes with Berry Syrup are one of our favorite breakfasts. I start this pancake breakfast by making an easy mixed berry syrup and some fresh whipped cream. Then, I make some light and fluffy pancakes filled with grated apples. We like these pancakes for 

Ricotta Pancakes with Blueberry Syrup

Ricotta Pancakes with Blueberry Syrup

Ricotta Pancakes with Blueberry Syrup are one of our favorite summer breakfasts. I start these pancakes by cooking up a sweet blueberry syrup and whipping together some vanilla whipped cream. Then, I stir together a sweet vanilla ricotta pancake batter. Next, I cook the pancakes until they’re light and fluffy. Finally, I top the pancakes with the syrup, fresh strawberries, and the whipped cream. We like these pancakes for several reasons. First of all, I like that I can make these elaborate pancakes in less than an hour. Secondly, I love how filling these yummy pancakes are. They will definitely fill up the family for hours. And, lastly, we all love the fluffy texture and sweet flavors in these pancakes.

The Equipment I Used

  • An Electric Mixer- You’ll need this to whip the cream.
  • A Nonstick Pan- I suggest using a nonstick pan or griddle to make any pancakes.

The Ingredients Needed for Ricotta Pancakes with Blueberry Syrup

  • Blueberries- You can use fresh or frozen blueberries for the syrup. If using frozen berries, there’s no need to defrost them first.
  • Flour- Be sure to use all-purpose flour. I always use King Arthur brand flour.
  • Ricotta Cheese- I used fresh ricotta cheese. Be sure to use a full fat ricotta cheese.
  • Vanilla- Use a pure vanilla extract, if possible.
  • Milk- Be sure to use whole milk.
  • Cream- Be sure to use heavy cream.
  • Butter- I always use Kerry Gold Irish butter.

How I Made my Pancakes

  • First, I mixed up my pancake batter. When making pancakes, it’s important to not overmix your batter.
  • Then, I ladled small scoops of batter into the pan. When bubbles appear on the surface of the pancakes, it’s time to flip them.
  • Finally, I topped the cooked pancakes with the syrup, whipped cream, and the strawberries.

If you like pancakes, you need to try these fluffy and sweet Ricotta Pancakes with Blueberry Syrup.

Ricotta Pancakes with Blueberry Syrup
Ricotta Pancakes with Blueberry Syrup
Ricotta Pancakes with Blueberry Syrup

Ricotta Pancakes with Blueberry Syrup

Vanilla Ricotta Pancakes topped with Blueberry Syrup, Vanilla Whipped Cream, and strawberries.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

For the Blueberry Syrup:

  • cups fresh or frozen blueberries
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 tsp. cornstarch

For the Vanilla Ricotta Pancakes:

  • 1 cup flour (120g)
  • 1 tbsp. baking powder
  • ¼ tsp. salt
  • 1 tbsp. sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup full fat ricotta cheese
  • 2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup whole milk
  • 2 tbsp. melted butter (for the pancake batter)
  • 2 tbsp. butter, for greasing the pan
  • 2 cups strawberries, halved

For the Vanilla Whipped Cream

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tsp. granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Begin by making the Blueberry Syrup: Put all the ingredients in a 3- quart saucepan, and simmer for 12 minutes or until thick and syrupy. Cover to keep warm until serving.
  • Next, make the Vanilla Whipped Cream: In the bowl of an electric mixer with the whisk attachment, beat the heavy cream. Start on low speed, gradually increasing the speed. When the cream starts to thicken, add the vanilla and sugar. Beat until the cream is fluffy. I used a piping bag with a star tip to pipe on the cream, but you can just spoon it on, too. Chill the cream in the piping bag or the bowl until serving.
  • Next, make the Vanilla Ricotta Pancakes: Sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar into a large mixing bowl.
  • In a second bowl, beat together the eggs, milk, vanilla, and ricotta. Then stir this mixture into the flour mixture. Mix just until no flour streaks remain. Stir in the melted butter.
  • Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle, and melt a teaspoon of butter. Depending on what size you want your pancakes, ladle the correct amount of batter onto the skillet. When bubbles appear, flip your pancakes. Add more butter, as necessary.
  • Top pancakes with the Blueberry Syrup, Vanilla Whipped Cream, and strawberries.
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Spicy BLT Eggs Benedict

Spicy BLT Eggs Benedict

Spicy BLT Eggs Benedict is one of our favorite summer breakfasts. I start this dish by making spicy and creamy hollandaise sauce. Then, I poach eight eggs. Finally, I top buttery English muffin halves with arugula, tomato, crispy bacon, the eggs, the hollandaise, and minced 

Summer Tomato and Feta Shakshuka

Summer Tomato and Feta Shakshuka

Summer Tomato and Feta Shakshuka is one of our favorite summer breakfasts. I start this dish by making a spice filled tomato and red pepper sauce. Then, I nestle fried eggs in the tomato sauce and melt feta cheese over everything. We like this dish 

Tahitian Vanilla Ricotta Pancakes

Tahitian Vanilla Ricotta Pancakes

Tahitian Vanilla Ricotta Pancakes are one of our favorite summer breakfasts. I start these pancakes by making a sweet Peach Syrup. Then, I make a fluffy Tahitian Vanilla Whipped Cream. Finally, I make the ricotta pancakes and top them with the syrup, whipped cream, and halved strawberries. We like this dish for several reasons. First of all, I like that I can make this fairly fancy breakfast in just about thirty minutes. Secondly, I like that I can make the syrup and whipped cream ahead of time. And the pancakes reheat very well. Thirdly, I like that these pancakes are easy enough to make every day but are fancy enough to serve to company. And, finally, we all love these fluffy pancakes, the sweet syrup, and the billowy whipped cream.

The Equipment I Used

  • An Electric Mixer- I used this to make the whipped cream.
  • A Nonstick Pan- Use this to fry the pancakes.

The Ingredients Needed for Tahitian Vanilla Ricotta Pancakes

  • Flour- Use all- purpose flour. I always use King Arthur flour.
  • Ricotta- I always use fresh ricotta cheese. You can use regular ricotta cheese, just be sure to use whole milk cheese.
  • Milk- Be sure to use whole milk.
  • Vanilla- I used Tahitian vanilla. I love the unique flavor it gives these pancakes. But you can use any vanilla that you like.
  • Heavy Cream- Use heavy cream to make the whipped cream. Don’t use light cream or half and half.
  • Butter- I always use Kerry Gold Irish butter. But you can use any butter that you like.

How I Made my Pancakes

  • First, I made the Peach Syrup. Just watch the syrup so that it doesn’t burn.
  • Next, I whipped my cream. Don’t whip it too much. It should just look fairly fluffy on the beater when you lift it.
  • Finally, I make the pancakes and serve it with the whipped cream and syrup.
Tahitian Vanilla Ricotta Pancakes
Tahitian Vanilla Ricotta Pancakes
Tahitian Vanilla Ricotta Pancakes

Tahitian Vanilla Ricotta Pancakes

Tahitian Vanilla Ricotta Pancakes topped with Peach Syrup, Tahitian Whipped Cream, and strawberries.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

For the Peach Syrup:

  • 2 cups sliced peaches
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 tbsp. cornstarch

For the Tahitian Vanilla Ricotta Pancakes:

  • 1 cup flour (120g)
  • 1 tbsp. baking powder
  • ¼ tsp. salt
  • 1 tbsp. sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup full fat ricotta cheese
  • 2 tsp. Tahitian vanilla
  • ¼ cup whole milk
  • 2 tbsp. melted butter (for the pancake batter)
  • 2 tbsp. butter, for greasing the pan
  • 2 cups strawberries, halved

For the Tahitian Vanilla Whipped Cream

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tsp. granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp. Tahitian vanilla

Instructions
 

  • Begin by making the Peach Syrup: Put all the ingredients in a 3- quart saucepan, and simmer for 12 minutes or until thick and syrupy. Cover to keep warm until serving.
  • Next, make the Tahitian Vanilla Whipped Cream: In the bowl of an electric mixer with the whisk attachment, beat the heavy cream. Start on low speed, gradually increasing the speed. When the cream starts to thicken, add the vanilla and sugar. Beat until the cream is fluffy. I used a piping bag with a star tip to pipe on the cream, but you can just spoon it on, too. Chill the cream in the piping bag or the bowl until serving.
  • Next, make the Tahitian Vanilla Ricotta Pancakes: Sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar into a large mixing bowl.
  • In a second bowl, beat together the eggs, milk, vanilla, and ricotta. Then stir this mixture into the flour mixture. Mix just until no flour streaks remain. Stir in the melted butter.
  • Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle, and melt a teaspoon of butter. Depending on what size you want your pancakes, ladle the correct amount of batter onto the skillet. When bubbles appear, flip your pancakes. Add more butter, as necessary.
  • Top pancakes with the Peach Syrup, Tahitian Vanilla Whipped Cream, and strawberries.
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Strawberries and Cream French Toast

Strawberries and Cream French Toast

Strawberries and Cream French Toast is one of our favorite breakfast recipes. I love this dish for several reasons. First of all, this is the easiest French toast, because it bakes in the oven. Secondly, I like that it makes enough to feed the whole