Recipe Of The Day: Huevos Rancheros

Simple things in life make the world go around. The music we love, the food we eat, the relationships we have; the easier they are to maintain, the longer they last. If you have ever made a simple meal for someone that tastes delicious and watched as their eyes lit up and they complimented you over and over on how good it was, you know the feeling of making something from your heart that truly was simple that fulfilled a need in someone’s life.

Huevos Ranchos is a meal that is as simple as can be because its complex flavors and textures compliment each other better than any friend could do you, who is looking to borrow a few dollars.

Fellas, if your looking for a surefire way to impress a lady friend the morning after they have spent the night, whip this treat up and watch as they become enamored by your incredibly dashing whit and Chef like skills in the kitchen.

Enjoy!!

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Recipe Of The Day: Strawberry Cheesecake Pancakes

This is the type of recipe you wake a loved one up too, on a Sunday or Saturday morning, with some crisp Bacon, fresh fruit and a cup of whatever they like to sip on in the morning, even if it is a Mimosa. This recipe goes a long way as far as giving you energy to start off the day, or even better a full stomach to turn over and go back to sleep for a few more hours, leaving the dishes to someone else hands.

Enjoy your day either which way.

Ingredients

1 ½ cups strawberries, hulled and sliced

2 TBS seedless strawberry jam

1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour

1 ¼ cups buttermilk

1 large egg

¼ cup vegetable oil

¼ cup granulated sugar (for a healthier lighter version, use Nectresse™ Sweetener)

1 tsp baking powder

1 tsp baking soda

Pinch of Kosher salt

2 cups chopped frozen cheesecake

Cooking spray

Butter, confectioners' sugar or whipped cream, for topping (optional)

Directions:

Mix the strawberries, jam and 2 tablespoons warm water in a bowl; set aside. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F.

Pulse the flour, buttermilk, egg, vegetable oil, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a blender until smooth.

Transfer to a bowl and stir in the cheesecake pieces, keeping them whole.

Coat a large nonstick skillet or griddle with cooking spray and heat over medium heat.

Working in batches, pour about 1/4 cup batter into the skillet for each pancake. Cook until bubbly on top, about 4 minutes, then flip and cook until the other side is golden brown, about 2 more minutes.

Transfer the finished pancakes to a baking sheet and keep warm in the oven. Serve the pancakes topped with the strawberry sauce; top with butter, confectioners' sugar or whipped cream, if desired.