Cinnamon Toast French Toast

Ingredients

1 (9”x5”) loaf cinnamon swirl bread, sliced into 6-8 thick pieces

3 large eggs

1/4 cup milk

1 tablespoon granulated sugar

1 tsp. vanilla extract

3 tablespoons butter

syrup for serving

Method

1. In a large shallow bowl whisk eggs, milk, sugar, and vanilla. Dunk each piece of cinnamon bread in mixture until completely saturated but not soggy. It should still hold it’s shape.

2. Preheat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat and melt 1 tablespoon butter. Sear 2 to 3 pieces of bread cooking until golden on each side. Adjust heat as needed and repeat with reaming butter and soaked bread.

3. Serve with maple syrup.

Banana Oat Pancakes

Yield: 6 pancakes

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GATHER THE GOODS

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1 medium banana, mashed

2 large eggs

1/3 cup instant oatmeal

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon vanilla bean paste

1/8 teaspoon cinnamon

maple syrup for serving

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MAKE IT

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1. in a large bowl combine mashed banana, eggs, oatmeal, baking powder, vanilla, and cinnamon. Mix until eggs are banana are evenly distributed.

2. Heat a medium non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add butter and once it melts pour about 1/4 cup of batter into the pan. You should be able to cook 2 or 3 at a time. Cook each side until lightly golden brown. The pancakes will be soft but should hold their shape.

3. Serve pancakes with maple syrup.

Scallion Pancake Wrap

Total Time: 20-25 minutes

Yield: 2

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GATHER THE GOODS

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6 teaspoons neutral oil- vegetable or canola

2 scallion pancakes

4 large eggs

kosher salt

cracked black pepper

1 Chinese sausage link, sliced 1/4” thick

1/4 cup shredded white cheddar

2 teaspoons chili oil

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MAKE IT

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1. In a small non-stick saute pan over medium high heat (slighly larger than the scallion pancake) heat 2 teaspoons vegetable oil. Sear 1 scallion pancake on each side for 3 to 4 minutes or until golden brown blisters form. Remove to a paper towel lined plate and repeat with 2 teaspoons oil and the last pancake.

2. In same pan heat heat 1 teaspoon oil. Whisk 2 eggs, salt, and pepper to your preference. Pour mixture into hot pan. Sprinkle half sausage and half cheddar cheese. Place 1 scallion pancake over top and cook for 1 minute until the edges start to cook up toward the center. Turn heat to medium low and flip pancake. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes more.

3. Remove pancake from pan and repeat with remaining eggs, sausage, and cheese.

4. Drizzle the cooked egg with chili oil and serve right away.