As a big fan of anything brunch, it’s hard to pick a favorite. But when it comes to Ebelskivers, they are definitely in my top 3 favorite breakfast foods! They are Danish pancakes – little, delicious pancake balls filled with apples, jam, nutella, or whatever tickles your fancy. They are very versatile, can be either sweet or savory, and takes only about 3 minutes to cook. (However, an ebelskiver pan is required, and you can get them at a number of retail stores, or online.)

This recipe I used apple filling to keep them more traditional.

Filling

1 Tbsp unsalted butter

3 Tsbp brown sugar, packed (I prefer dark brown to give in a richer taste, but you can use light brown if you prefer)

3 apples, peeled and grated

2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice

dash of ground cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger, and just a pinch of clove

Cook in over medium heat till a thick glaze has formed, about 20 minutes. Drain liquid and set aside.

Batter

1 3/4 c. all-purpose unbleached flour

3/4 tsp baking soda

1 tsp baking powder

1 1/2 Tbsp sugar

1/2 tsp salt

3 egg yolks

1 1/3 c. milk

1/2 c. unsweetened greek yogurt (I prefer Fage brand 2%, it’s thick and works great in the batter)

1/2 tsp real vanilla extract

5 egg whites

6 Tbsp unsalted butter melted

1 Tbsp confectioners sugar

1/3 tsp cinnamon

In a large bowl, mix all the dry ingredients, in a medium bowl, lightly whisk the egg yolks, then whisk in the milk yogurt and vanilla. Mix into the dry ingredients until well combined (lumps are normal). In a different bowl beat the egg whites on high with a hand mixer until stiff but not dry peaks for,2 or 3 minutes. gently fold in the egg white into batter in 2 parts. The batter should be very light and fluffy.

Heat the pan over medium heat and brush pan with melted butter, and make sure there is a little bit in the bottom of each cavity. drop 1 Tbsp of batter into each cavity and cook for 1 minute, then add 1/2 tsp of the apple filling and push it down with a wooden skewer so its covered in batter. Cook for 2 more minutes, then flip over. the bottom should be golden brown and slightly crispy. cook for about 3 minutes, till it’s all an even gold color, and repeat with remaining batter (should make between 30-40 ebelskiver). This step gets easier after the first batch or two, then you’ll get the feel for how to flip them with the wooden skewer or fork. Combine the confectioners sugar and cinnamon in a bowl and sprinkle on top of ebelskivers and serve with syrup. Delicious!

Quick Black Bean Tortilla Soup

When I am wanting a quick dinner that is healthy and delicious, this is my go to recipe. A little bit of chopping and just a few minutes of cooking and I have healthy meal that fills us up and is super tasty!

You need:

1 red onion, diced small (about the size of black beans)

2 red bell peppers, diced small

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, diced finely (and just a tough of the sauce if you like it really spicy)

1/2 tsp. ground cumin

3 c. vegetable stalk

2 cans black beans, rinsed well and drained

1 can corn, rinsed and drained

salt &Pepper

avocado, sliced

cilantro, washed and loosely chopped

corn tortillas

extra virgin olive oil

Put 2 Tbls olive oil in a pot and add diced garlic, onions, and red peppers. Cook for about 3 minutes on medium, till the onions soften and start to turn clear, and add the chipotle pepper and sauce. Cook for about 1 minute, add the cumin and stir well. after the peppers are soft and cooked, add the veggie stalk, beans and corn. cook on low heat till it’s heated through. Salt and pepper to taste.

While the soup is heating, cut corn tortillas in half, then into 1/2 inch strips. In a pan, heat enough olive oil to cover the bottom, and place strips in heated oil, and fry till they start to turn golden brown and remove from oil. place on paper towel to absorb extra oil and lightly salt.

place in bowls, garnish with slices of avocado, cilantro and chips. You can also add cheese, sour cream, or switch the avocado slices for guacamole for more decadence. Mm-mmm delicious!