Pancake

Amyrose Gill of Berkeley, California, writes: "My husband and I learned about La Note when we first moved to Berkeley to attend graduate school. Everyone raved about their Sunday brunch, and for weeks we tried to go, but there was always a line out the door. We finally braved the long wait, and it was well worth it. Gingerbread pancakes —redolent with spice, beautifully textured, and absolutely delicious —were the reward. We'd love to get the recipe and serve them at our own Sunday brunches. " In addition to their spiced flavor, these pancakes have a distinctive cakelike texture.

You can also serve blini topped with salmon roe. Active time: 30 min Start to finish: 2 1/2 hr

This recipe comes from the Old Rittenhouse Inn in Bayfield, Wisconsin.

If you are new to making crêpes, you may want to make an extra half batch of batter to allow for a few imperfect crêpes.

For more information about cooking wild rice, see Born to Be Wild. Active time: 1 3/4 hr Start to finish: 3 1/2 hr

Active time: 25 min Start to finish: 30 min

Scottish pancakes are small and typically served not at breakfast but at teatime.

We got the idea for these pancakes from The Compound Restaurant in Santa Fe, New Mexico, where hot polenta-mascarpone pancakes were the perfect finale to a delicious dinner. They also make a terrific breakfast. Active time: 20 min Start to finish: 20 min

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less. May require additional sitting time.

A tangy feta and yogurt sauce is the perfect foil for these fresh-tasting latkes. They make a nice starter for a party of ten.

A tablespoon of sugar may be added to the batter for sweet crêpes, but with more they tend to scorch.