Banana Pecan Pancakes

I didn't get a picture of these because they were devoured in seconds of me putting the plate down. The addition of ricotta cheese makes the batter light and fluffy.  You can change this up and add fresh blueberries too. These are so easy to make and you will be a superstar! 


1 medium banana, sliced in circles
1 c. flour
1 c. buttermilk
1 egg
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
pinch of salt
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
3 tbs. ricotta cheese
sprinkle of pecans
warm maple syrup

In a large bowl mix together the flour, baking soda & powder & salt.  Add the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. 

You don't want to over mix otherwise the batter will become tough.

Pour laddle full portions onto a greased griddle or skillet.  Once you flip, add the discs of bananas and pecans.

Serve topped with more fresh bananas and nuts and warm maple syrup. 

Yum! 

The Italian Egg

This is a fun and unusual breakfast.  I call it the Italian breakfast because it has all the colors of the Italian flag.  It's simple and totally delicious! The best part?  It's on the table in less than 10 minutes!

This recipe will serve one.

1 egg

1 piece of whole wheat sourdough bread

1 c. baby spinach

1/2 roma tomato, diced

1 basil leaf, shredded

1/2 piece thick cut pancetta, diced

parmesan cheese

garlic salt &pepper

Place slice of toast in the toaster.

In a non-stick skillet over medium high heat, heat the pan and spray with non stick cooking so that the egg will not stick.  Add 1tbs. of butter and let melt.

Add the pancetta and let the fat begin to render and the meat to begin to get crispy.  Move the meat over to the side and add the egg to the center of the pan and season with salt & pepper.

The trick here is not to disturb the egg once you've placed it in the pan.  You want the egg to remain in tact.

The bacon pile, add the spinach and tomato and season with a little pepper. 

Cover the pan and let cook for about 2 minutes until the whites are fully cooked and the egg yolk has just a little jiggle.  Remove the egg from the pan and top with shredded basil.  set aside.

Saute the bacon and veggies until the spinach is fully wilted. 

Remove bread from toaster and top with a little butter.  Top the bread with egg and then the veggies.  Complete with just a touch of parmesan cheese. 

Simple ingredients, healthy breakfast and a completely happy way to start the day! 

Buttermilk Waffles

Sunday mornings are perfect for a leisurely breakfast with the family.  While waffles may seem like their really difficult to make, they are extremely easy.  I use buttermilk which makes it light and fluffy.

Like my cornbread mix, I buy the regular old pancake mix and doctor it up.  Again, no one will know the difference!

Preheat waffle iron

In a bowl combine  3 1/2 c. pancake mix, 2 c buttermilk, 2 eggs, 1/2 c vegetable oil and combine until smooth.  Serve with warm maple syrup and fresh fruit.

Easy!