Pancakes: From Morning to Midnight

Pancakes were something I never dared try for fear they'd come out either raw or burnt. I picked up this book because the cover and recipes were irresistible. It started a minor revolution at my house, and we now have a tradition of Saturday morning pancakes.Dorie Greenspan patiently describes ingredients, techniques, and equipment (nothing scary here). The recipes are divided into three sections, suitable for breakfast, brunch, and dinner. All of the breakfast ones I've tried are wonderfully sweet and moist -- I eat them without any topping. Our favorites include the simple cornmeal pancakes, cottage cheese pancakes, and the luxurious, light, lemon and ricotta pancakes.The brunch and dinner pancake recipes are adventurous, with spicy and unusual ingredients. I haven't been interested enough to try any. But the book is worth it for the clear instructions and delicious breakfast pancakes.