They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day, so why not start your morning off with gusto and style. Say goodbye to bland oatmeal and your cup of Joe on the go, because these sophisticated breakfast recipes are not only scrumptious, they’re easy to make and will get you energized and enthused for the fabulous day that’s ahead of you.





Maple and Black Raspberry Pancakes
From Homegrown: Pure and Simple by Michael Nischan

Ingredients

For the Maple-Black Raspberry Syrup
1 cup fresh orange juice
1 cinnamon stick
2 tablespoons grated orange zest
1 cup real maple syrup
2/3 cup black raspberries (or red, or golden raspberries, or a mixture)

Pancakes
2 to 3 oranges
1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup whole or 2% milk
1 large egg, well-beaten
2 teaspoons grapeseed oil
¾ cup black raspberries (or red, or golden, or a mixture)

Directions

1. To make the syrup, combine the orange juice and cinnamon stick in a small saucepan over medium heat and simmer for 7 to 8 minutes, or until reduced to ½ cup.

2. Add the orange zest and maple syrup and stir to mix. Add the berries and mash gently with a fork to release the flavors and juices. Strain the syrup through a fine-mesh sieve. Cover and set aside to keep warm while you make the pancakes. You should have about 1 ½ cups syrup.