A few weeks ago, I was wandering the aisles of the grocery store, contemplating what to cook for dinner. I wanted something light, probably vegetarian and just a little different from one of my Tuesday night standbys. A bundle of asparagus caught my eye. It conjured up a dinner of savory corn pancakes, spread with goat cheese, then topped with roasted asparagus and a fried egg.
While the asparagus roasted, I mixed together a quick corn pancake batter. By the time the asparagus was done, the pancakes were cooked, the eggs were fried, and the goat cheese was at room temperature.
That dinner got me thinking. Why aren't pancakes considered more often as part of the home cook's arsenal of quick and easy dinners?
There are so many reasons to love pancakes. They're quick to make, fun to eat and even a single, reliable recipe can be riffed on in countless ways. There are sweet pancakes for breakfast and dessert, and savory versions for lunch and dinner.
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