September 7, 2010
Pumpkin Bread
Best Ever Muffins
Grandma's Potato Biscuits
Pretzels
Bread Bowls
Zucchini Bread
Apple Bran Cheddar Muffins
Bread Pudding with Brandy Apricot Sauce
Brandy Apricot Sauce
Cranberry Raisin Bread
Raisin Apple Bread Pudding
Pasta Quiche with Smoked Salmon
Southwest Tortilla Wraps
Croissants
German Bread
Double Wheat Waffles
Veggie Pita Melt
Spinach and Mushroom Quesadillas
Orange-Ricotta Pancakes
Chicken and Noodles
Fettuccini with Tomatoes and Artichoke Hearts
Chillin' Out Pasta Salad
Frosty Fruit Pizza
Sugar Cookies
Honey-Whole Wheat Rolls
Very Berry French Toast

Orange-Ricotta Pancakes
1 3/4 cups part-skim ricotta cheese (15 ounces)
1/3 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons grated orange zest (1 orange)
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons canola oil
Confectioners’ sugar or maple syrup


1. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 3/4 cups (15 ounces) part-skim ricotta cheese, 1/3 cup granulated sugar, 2 large eggs, and 2 teaspoons grated orange zest (1 orange). Whisk in 2/3 cup all-purpose flour until just combined.

2. Heat 3 tablespoons canola oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Working in batches (and adding more oil to skillet as needed), add batter, using a scant 1/4 cup for each pancake. Cook until browned, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer pancakes to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain. Serve hot, dusted with confectioners’ sugar or drizzled with maple syrup.

Serves 4; Prep time: 35 minutes; Total time: 35 minutes