🥞 Brown Sugar Banana Pancakes

📋 Ingredients (Makes ~8 medium pancakes) Ingredient Quantity Notes All-purpose flour 1½ cups Spoon and level for accuracy Baking powder 2 tsp Helps pancakes rise and stay fluffy Salt ¼ tsp Balances sweetness Mashed ripe banana ¾ cup (about 2 small) Overripe bananas work best Melted unsalted butter 2 tbsp Plus more for greasing the … Read more

Lobster Cargot (Garlicky, Buttery, and Cheesy)

🧂 Ingredients 2–3 raw lobster tails, meat removed and cut into chunks 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 4 garlic cloves, minced ½ tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped ¾ cup shredded Havarti cheese (or gouda) Salt and pepper to taste Optional: splash of white wine for depth Crusty baguette or crostini for serving

Air Fryer Banana Chips

🍌 Ingredients 2 ripe but firm bananas 2 teaspoons avocado or olive oil ¼ teaspoon kosher salt (optional) 🔥 Instructions Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C) for 5 minutes. Slice the bananas into thin rounds, about ¼ inch thick. Uniform slices help them cook evenly. Coat the slices in oil and gently toss to … Read more

Ingredients for Homemade Long Johns:

For the dough: 2¼ tsp active dry yeast ½ cup warm water ½ cup whole milk ¼ cup sugar ¼ cup butter (softened) 2 eggs ½ tsp salt 3½ cups all-purpose flour Oil for frying For the filling (vanilla custard): 2 cups whole milk ½ cup sugar 3 tbsp cornstarch 4 egg yolks 2 tbsp … Read more