Tuesday: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Katherine Victoria Vananderland
- Sep 13, 2021
- 6 min read
When these pumpkin pancakes are on the griddle, people flock to the kitchen. Grab a spoon and top each stack with buttery, cinnamon-spiced apples. —Kami Button, Cheektowaga, New York

Ingredients
1 tablespoon butter
1 large tart apple, peeled and thinly sliced
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
PANCAKES:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1-1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup Whole Milk
1/3 cup canned pumpkin
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
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Directions
In a skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add apple; cook and stir 3-4 minutes or until tender. Stir in brown sugar, maple syrup and cinnamon; cook and stir 1 minute longer. Remove from heat; keep warm.
For pancakes, in a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, pie spice and salt. In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk, pumpkin and oil until blended. Add to flour mixture; stir just until moistened. Stir in walnuts.
Lightly grease a griddle; heat over medium heat. Pour batter by scant 1/3 cupfuls onto griddle. Cook until bubbles on top begin to pop and bottoms are golden brown. Turn; cook until second side is golden brown. Serve with apple topping. Freeze option: Prepare pancakes only. Freeze cooled pancakes between layers of waxed paper in an airtight freezer container. To use, place pancakes on an ungreased baking sheet, cover with foil and reheat in a preheated 375° oven, 5-10 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare apple topping as directed; serve with pancakes.
Editor's Note
To toast nuts, bake in a shallow pan in a 350° oven for 5-10 minutes or cook in a skillet over low heat until lightly browned, stirring occasionally.
Nutrition Facts 2 pancakes with 1/4 cup topping: 459 calories, 24g fat (5g saturated fat), 106mg cholesterol, 537mg sodium, 54g carbohydrate (25g sugars, 3g fiber), 11g protein.
I try to incorporate nutritious sweet potatoes in my meals as often as possible, especially with breakfast. This recipe originated with the purpose of feeding my family a healthy, hearty breakfast...and it worked! —Jeanne Larson, Mission Viejo, California
Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and shredded (about 4 cups)
1 garlic clove, minced
1/8 onion salt
2 cups fresh baby spinach
4 large eggs
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Directions
In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat the butter over low heat. Add sweet potatoes, garlic, 1/4 teaspoon salt and thyme; cook, covered, until potatoes are almost tender, 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in spinach just until wilted, 2-3 minutes.
With the back of a spoon, make 4 wells in potato mixture. Break an egg into each well. Sprinkle eggs with pepper and remaining salt. Cook, covered, on medium-low until egg whites are completely set and yolks begin to thicken but are not hard, 5-7 minutes.
Test Kitchen tipsIf you like your eggs sunny-side up, leave the pan uncovered while they cook. Break the eggs into a small dish before adding to the pan. It’s easier to remove stray shell pieces if they get into the egg. Health tip: With the sweet potatoes and spinach, this dish meets the daily requirement for vitamin A.
Nutrition Facts 1 serving: 224 calories, 11g fat (5g saturated fat), 201mg cholesterol, 433mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 3g fiber), 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1-1/2 fat, 1 medium-fat meat.
Topped with a rich cinnamon cream, these pancakes are an ideal dish for celebrating the tastes and aromas of fall. —Tammy Rex, New Tripoli, Pennsylvania

Ingredients
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup sour cream
PANCAKES:
6 large eggs, room temperature
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
6 cups shredded peeled sweet potatoes (about 3 large)
3 cups shredded peeled apples (about 3 large)
1/3 cup grated onion
1/2 cup Extra Virgin Olive oil
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Directions
In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, brown sugar and cinnamon until blended; beat in sour cream. Set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, flour, nutmeg, salt and pepper. Add the sweet potatoes, apples and onion; toss to coat.
In a large nonstick skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat. Working in batches, drop sweet potato mixture by 1/3 cupfuls into oil; press slightly to flatten. Fry for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown, using remaining oil as needed. Drain on paper towels. Serve with cinnamon topping.
Nutrition Facts 2 pancakes with 2 tablespoons topping: 325 calories, 21g fat (7g saturated fat), 114mg cholesterol, 203mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 3g fiber), 6g protein.
I absolutely love this slow-cooked oatmeal. The steel-cut oats have so much flavor and texture. My family sprinkles toasted pecans on top whenever possible. —Angela Lively, Conroe, Texas

Ingredients
6 cups water
1-1/2 cups steel-cut oats
1-1/2 cups unsweetened applesauce
1/4 cup maple syrup
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 large apple, chopped
Optional: Sliced apples, toasted pecans and additional maple syrup
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Directions
In a 4-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 7 ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until liquid is absorbed. Stir in chopped apple. If desired, top servings with apple slices, pecans and syrup.
Test Kitchen tipsKeep an eye on this as it nears the end of cooking to prevent overcooking at the edges, especially if your slow cooker runs hot. It's important in this recipe to use steel-cut oats, which need to cook longer than rolled oats. You might find them labeled as Irish oats. Health tipBoost protein with a dollop of vanilla Greek yogurt (it will help you stay full longer).
Nutrition Facts 1-1/4 cups: 171 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 39mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 4g fiber), 4g protein.
I came up with this savory version of the classic French dessert clafoutis and shared it for dinner with a salad. My friends loved it, but in the end I could have eaten the whole pan myself while dreaming of being in Paris with every scrumptious bite. —Joseph A. Sciascia, San Mateo, California
Ingredients

3 cups cubed peeled butternut squash
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary or 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
4 large eggs
1-1/2 cups 2% milk
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups shredded sharp white cheddar cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan and Romano cheese blend
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon minced fresh chives
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Directions
Preheat oven to 400°.
Place butternut squash in a 12-in. cast-iron skillet. Drizzle with oil. Sprinkle with rosemary, thyme, salt and pepper; toss to coat. Roast until just tender, 15-20 minutes. Remove from pan and keep warm.
In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, flour and cayenne; stir in cheeses. Place butter in same skillet; place skillet in oven until butter is melted, 1-2 minutes. Carefully tilt pan to coat bottom and sides with butter. Pour egg mixture into skillet; top with roasted squash.
Bake until puffed and edges are browned, 30-35 minutes. Let stand 15 minutes before cutting. Sprinkle with chives and additional Parmesan and Romano cheese blend.
Nutrition Facts 1 piece: 357 calories, 22g fat (11g saturated fat), 176mg cholesterol, 586mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 19g protein.
Carmel-Nut Waffle Cake
I wanted to use waffles in a creative way and came up with an idea of making a cake out of them. Not only did it take much less time than making an ordinary cake, it came out just as delicious as a traditional cake. Waffles can be made ahead, wrapped and stored in the fridge until ready to assemble this cake. —Kristina S., Yonkers, New York

Banana-Nut Waffle Cake
Ingredients
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs, room temperature
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons whole milk
1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
BUTTERSCOTCH SYRUP:
3/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoons water
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dash salt
TOPPINGS:
1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts, toasted
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans, toasted
2 medium bananas, sliced
1 cup sweetened whipped cream
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Directions
Grease and preheat waffle iron. Whisk together first 5 ingredients. In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, oil and vanilla until blended. Add to dry ingredients; stir just until moistened. Bake 6 waffles according to manufacturer’s directions until golden brown.
For butterscotch syrup, combine sugar, water and corn syrup in a small heavy saucepan; stir gently to moisten all the sugar. Cook over medium-low heat, gently swirling pan occasionally, until sugar is dissolved. Cover; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook 1 minute. Uncover pan; continue to boil and gently swirl pan until syrup turns a medium amber color, 3-4 minutes. Immediately remove from heat, and gradually stir in remaining syrup ingredients. Cool.
For toppings, combine walnuts and pecans. To assemble cake, place 1 waffle on a serving plate. Spoon some butterscotch syrup over it; layer with some of each of the following: banana slices, nut mixture and whipped cream. Repeat layers 4 times. Top with remaining waffle and remaining syrup; sprinkle with remaining nut mixture.
Editor's Note
To toast nuts, bake in a shallow pan in a 350° oven for 5-10 minutes or cook in a skillet over low heat until lightly browned, stirring occasionally.
Nutrition Facts 1 waffle: 535 calories, 31g fat (11g saturated fat), 104mg cholesterol, 509mg sodium, 60g carbohydrate (36g sugars, 4g fiber), 9g protein.
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