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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 (10 cm) pancakes
1
banana, cut into ¼-inch (0.6 cm) dice
1
tablespoon (15 ml) unsalted butter
¾
cup (175 ml) dark brown sugar, divided
½
cup (125 ml) dark rum
1½
cups (375 ml) buttermilk
2 large
eggs
¼
cup (50 ml) unsalted butter, melted and cooled to
room temperature
¾
teaspoon (375 ml) pure vanilla extract
1¾
cups (425 ml) unbleached, all-purpose flour
1
teaspoon (5 ml) baking soda
½
teaspoon (2 ml) baking powder
¼
teaspoon (1 ml) table salt
nonstick cooking spray
Place the banana, tablespoon (15 ml) of butter and ¼ cup (50 ml)
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
(190°C) (or use a stovetop griddle). Coat the griddle plates with
nonstick cooking spray.
For each pancake, pour ¼ cup (50 ml) batter onto the preheated
griddle. Cook 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):
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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 (1.25 cm) pieces
¼
large red onion, cut into ½-inch (1.25 cm) pieces
10 large
eggs
¼
cup (50 ml) heavy cream
½
teaspoon (2 ml) sea salt
¼
teaspoon (1 ml) freshly ground black pepper
nonstick cooking spray
4
ounces (115 g) manchego, shredded
8
green onions, chopped
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
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. Run on the
Smoothie function for 15 seconds.
Liberally spray a 12-inch (30 cm) sauté pan with nonstick cooking
spray. Add the blended egg mixture to the pan; top with the
manchego and onions. Place the filled pan in the preheated oven;
bake for 20 minutes. After baking, let frittata sit for 5 minutes
before slicing and serving.
Nutritional information per serving:
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