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Try simple, yet show- days of the year seems like stopping, puffy German the best option, we suggest pancakes with edges that brunch: It's simple to make grow dramatically over the both lovely and quickly. edge of the pan and a gooey Start with a few simple center that's begging for offerings. Purchasing some powdered sugar and some items — smoked a squeeze of fresh lemon salmon, breads or bagels juice. Add a simple baked and spreads such as cream omelet and a crunchy salad, cheese, butter and jam and mom will kvell. Anna bei — is easy and fuss-free. Of course, you don't have Coh en Adding a platter of fresh- to limit this menu to feed- Foo d cut fruits, or even just- ing Mom — these recipes Colum nist rinsed berries, is a snap. are perfect anytime. .9 9 USC PUFFY 'GERMAN' PANCAKES This recipe serves 4, but make plenty of batter, have additional skillets avail- able and you can bake two at a time. 3 large eggs 3 /4 cup milk 3 /4 cup flour 1 /2 tsp. salt 2 Tbsp. melted butter nonstick cooking spray confectioners' sugar, garnish lemon wedges, garnish Heat oven to 450 degrees. Heat a large (12-inch or more) ovenproof nonstick skillet in the oven until hot. (You may use 2 smaller 8-inch skil- lets, dividing the batter in half, if you do not have a large one.) While the pan is heating, place eggs into a large mixing bowl. Add milk, and whisk well. Whisk in flour and salt. Whisk in melted butter. Spray the hot skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Pour in the mixture, and bake on bottom shelf of the oven for 10 minutes. Lower the heat to 350 degrees, and bake for another 10-20 minutes, until the pancake is puffy and golden around the edges and just set in the center. Slide pancake out of the pan onto a plate, and serve with lemon wedges and powdered sugar. Makes 4 servings. a small (8-inch or 9-inch) glass or ceramic pie or quiche dish with non- stick cooking spray. Set aside. Heat oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions, mushrooms and asparagus pieces, and saute until the mushrooms are softened, about 5 minutes. Set aside to cool. Whisk together the eggs and milk in another bowl. Stir in the vegetables and remaining ingredients, and trans- fer to the prepared baking dish. Bake for 40 45 minutes. Serve hot or warm. Makes 4-6 servings. - CRUNCHY ENDIVE ALMOND AND MANDARIN ORANGE SALAD Salad: 6 cups Belgian endive, cut into 1-inch lengths 1 cup sliced almonds, lightly toasted 1 cup fresh chopped parsley, any variety 1 cup minced red or Bermuda onion 1 cup chopped celery 1 cup chopped seeded cucumber 2 cans (11 oz. each) mandarin orange segments, drained (liquid reserved) freshly ground pepper to taste. Dressing: 1/3 cup canola or grapeseed oil BAKED ASPARAGUS, i/4 cup cider vinegar MUSHROOM AND 2 Tbsp. mandarin orange liquid GRUYERE OMELET 'Ai cup white sugar nonstick cooking spray 1 /2 tsp. salt 2 Tbsp. olive oil or butter Combine all salad ingredients in a 1 /2 cup chopped onions large bowl. 1 cup sliced mushrooms Whisk together dressing ingredi- 1 cup 1-inch asparagus pieces ents in a bowl. 8 large eggs Add about half the dressing to the 1 cup milk salad, and toss well. Add more dress- 1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese ing if needed, and adjust salt and 1/2 tsp. salt pepper to taste. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray Makes 6 servings. L _ All recipes © Annabel Cohen 2012; annabelonthernenu@gmail.corn.