Lazy Day Pancakes

Today has been the break I've been needing. We didn't have to work, and we have spent the day chatting, vegging and watching some TV. My kind of day. We're actually settling in for a little more Warehouse 13, one of my new favorite shows.

To start off our day we made pancakes. Pancakes are our usual Saturday morning breakfast brunch choice. Since today was lazy day we had pancakes. These weren't normal pancakes; they were pecan cinnamon roll pancakes! I saw the idea on Pinterest, my favorite addiction. I love it when I make things from Pinterest.

These were delicious. I'm not one to really use recipes so these are more just go with it kind of instructions. I used a mix for the pancake batter and stirred in a handful of chopped pecans. In a bowl on the side, mix together melted butter, brown sugar and cinnamon. Once your griddle is hot with water dancing across it. If you've ever made pancakes in your life, I think you know what I mean. Pour on your batter, whatever size pancakes you want, then pour the sugar mixture in a spiral onto the pancakes. Once they've cooked for a few minutes flip and finish cooking the other side. Amazing!

Monte Christos

Every week Justin (my hubby) and I try to set a menu. Sometimes this is easy, like during the beginning of the month when we have money to spend, and other times it's really hard to dig through the cabinets to find dinner ideas. I could eat the same thing everyday, but since I do love my husband I don't force that diet on him.

It was a couple weeks ago we made a food that I really enjoy. It's not a favorite because my favorites I want to eat all the time. Ask Justin just how much I love broccoli? Such a weird food to crave I know.

Anyway back to the recipe that I'm going to share with you. It's a Monte Christo sandwich. I think that a lot of people have their own version of the Monte Christo sandwich, its kind of just a hodge podge kind of sandwich. Well here's how I make mine:

Serves 2 ( because that's how many people I cook for)

8 slices of bread (toasted)

2 eggs

2 T milk

3-4 slices American cheese

Deli sliced Ham

Breakfast syrup for serving

Turn oven on to it's lowest setting. Mine has a warm setting. Preheat griddle pan to medium heat. Pan is hot enough when water dripped on it dances. Next mix eggs and milk in a shallow container. Cover both slices of bread with egg mixture and place on griddle. Cook each side until browned. While you finish making all of your, I'll say it "french toast," place finished pieces in a pan and place in warmed oven.

After you finish making all of the french toast place 2 or 3 pieces back on the griddle, as many as will fit. Cover with ham and cheese. (Here's why I say 3-4 slices of cheese. I think a whole piece of cheese on my sandwich is too cheesy while my husband likes it that way. Do what you like). Top with second piece of french toast and cook until cheese is melted. Serve immediately with syrup.

These are delicious and easy. What could be better. Enjoy the recipe. Hopefully there will be more to come soon.