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Bananas Foster Pancakes
Take the famous dessert and turn it into breakfast. The Cuisinart
®
PowerEdge
™
700 Blender makes this recipe a quick treat in the
morning.
Makes about thirty 4-inch pancakes
1 banana, cut into ¼-inch dice
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
¾ cup dark brown sugar, divided
½ cup dark rum
1½ cups buttermilk
2 large eggs
¼ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled to
room temperature
¾ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1¾ cups unbleached, all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon table salt
nonstick cooking spray
Place the banana, tablespoon of butter and ¼ cup of the brown
sugar in a small saucepan. Place over medium heat. Once the
mixture begins to simmer, add the rum. Let mixture reduce, about
5 minutes, and then remove from heat; reserve.
Place the remaining ingredients, in the order listed, in the jar of the
Cuisinart
®
PowerEdge
™
700 Blender. Pulse on Low 5 times. Press
the Pulse button again, to deactivate the function, and then press
the Soup & Sauces function; let run for 15 seconds. Add the
reserved banana mixture and Pulse on Low 4 times.
Preheat Cuisinart
®
Griddler fitted with the griddle plates to 375°F
(or use a stovetop griddle). Coat the griddle plates with nonstick
cooking spray.
For each pancake, pour ¼ cup batter onto the preheated griddle.
C
ook 2 to 3 minutes, or until bubbles have formed on top and
bottom is lightly browned. Turn pancakes and cook other side until
done, about 3 more minutes. Repeat with remaining batter.
Nutritional information per serving (3 pancakes):
Calories 241 (22% from fat) • carb. 34g • pro. 5g • fat 6g • sat. fat 4g • chol. 56mg
• sod. 236mg • calc. 55mg • fiber 1g
Smoked-Bacon and Manchego Frittata
Frittatas are a great alternative to traditional omelets. Try this
one – you will not be disappointed.
Makes 10 servings
5 slices applewood-smoked bacon, chopped
½ large red bell pepper, cut into ½-inch pieces
¼ large red onion, cut into ½-inch pieces
10 large eggs
¼ cup heavy cream
½ teaspoon sea salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
nonstick cooking spray
4 ounces manchego, shredded
8 green onions, chopped
Preheat oven to 375°F.
Combine bacon, red pepper and red onion in a small microwave-
safe bowl. Cover with a paper towel and cook in a Cuisinart
®
microwave on High for 10 minutes.
While the bacon and vegetables are cooking, place the eggs, heavy
cream, salt and pepper in the jar of the Cuisinart
®
PowerEdge
™
700
Blender. Add the cooked bacon/vegetable mixture. Pulse on Low 6
to 8 times, or until combined.