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

1banana, cut into ¼-inch dice

1tablespoon unsalted butter ¾ cup dark brown sugar, divided ½ cup dark rum

1½ cups buttermilk

2large eggs

¼cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled to

room temperature

¾teaspoon pure vanilla extract

1¾ cups unbleached, all-purpose flour

1teaspoon 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. 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):

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

5slices applewood-smoked bacon, chopped ½ large red bell pepper, cut into ½-inch pieces ¼ large red onion, cut into ½-inch pieces

10large eggs

¼ cup heavy cream ½ teaspoon sea salt

¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper nonstick cooking spray

4ounces manchego, shredded

8green 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.