Cottage Cheese Pancakes

These are easy protein packed pancakes made with three ingredients. Put the cottage cheese, oats and eggs into the blender. Blend everything in a blender. Cook batter on a hot griddle. Flip after 2-3 minutes or when nicely brown. Cook the rest of the batter and serve hot with fresh fruit and maple syrup. Ingredients…

Mashed Potato Pancakes

Do you ever have left over mashed potatoes and don’t know what to do with it? My favourite time to use them is for breakfast and making them into mashed potato pancakes! Its very easy and a great alternative to hashbrowns. To make the mashed potato pancakes, place 1 egg for every 1 cup of…

Masa Harina Pancakes

I thought I would try something different for breakfast. I found a recipe using masa harina. Masa harina is a corn flour that is used to make corn tortillas but can also be used for other things like pupusas, corn bread and even cookies. Begin by mixing 1 cup masa harina, 1/3 cup sugar, 2…

Vegan Buttermilk Pancakes

I’m currently going through a mini elimination diet and have removed egg and dairy from my diet. Its hard to get rid of two of my favourite ingredients. They are found in a lot of different things like breads, pasta sauces and even desserts. I decided to try out a vegan buttermilk pancake recipe since…

Mini Dutch Baby Pancakes

I love pancakes but sometimes I am lazy and hate to make them.  I also love popovers.  I found the perfect combination, dutch baby pancakes!  Dutch babies taste like if pancakes and popovers had babies. Before you start, preheat oven and cast iron or muffin tin to 450 Degrees.  You need some butter. I cut…

Fluffy Pancakes with Sugared Bananas

The weekends are my favourite because I get to wake up and make pancakes. These pancakes do take a bit of time but it is worth the extra effort. Prepare this pancake mix by measuring out the dry ingredients. In a bowl, mix together 3/4 cup of flour, 2 Tbsp of powdered sugar and 1…

Review: Jethro’s Fine Grub

Jethro’s Fine Grub has become extremely popular since it was featured on Guy Fieri’s Diners, Drive-ins and Dives. It is a local eatery that specializes in breakfast and lunch items.  It is so popular that they opened a second location on Fraser Street just to reduce the line ups on the original on Dunbar Street….

Sourdough Pancakes Takoyaki Style!

Every weekend I make sourdough waffles.  This weekend I decided to do something different and make pancakes, but not just any pancake!  A pancake using a takoyaki pan! Actually I prayed that it would work and it did.  The recipe I am using is similar to the waffle recipe expect the dough is a little…