I’ve been on the road too much.
What? Did I really just say that? I never expected to hear those words come out of my mouth. But they did. And that’s just how I currently feel.
I’ve been on and off the road for the last 2 months and I’m wiped out. Flying here and there and talking all about Absolutely Avocados and how every single person should probably own a copy because it’s good for their well being. But I miss being home. I miss sleeping in my own bed. I miss eating dinner with my husband every night. I miss my little cat who probably has no idea that I’m gone and prefers it when I am because she totally likes Thomas better. And I miss the act of leisurely cooking. The act of taking time to wake up, hang out in bed watching some National Geographic show on penguins or something, and then making my way to the kitchen a bit later to whip up some brunch for me and my honey. (hunny? I don’t know which it is. Mom – I’m sure I’ll get a text from you clearing this all up shortly)
One weekend recently, when I actually was home, I made these seriously freaking delicious Cheddar Chive Popovers for breakfast. The recipe comes from one of my newest cookbook additions Pancakes: 72 Sweet and Savory Recipes for the Perfect Stack from Adrianna of A Cozy Kitchen.
The book is packed to the brim with sweet and savory ideas for pancakes. And while I know popovers aren’t a traditional pancake, it’s one of my favorite recipes from the book. Adrianna knows her pancakes. This girl could whip up a mean brunch with her eyes closed and impress any guest. Each recipe in the book looks better than the last (I mean how is that even possible) and you suddenly feel the need to eat pancakes in every way shape or form for breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert.
This book has it all. From basic buttermilk pancakes to german apple popovers to smoked gouda sweet potato latkes, to curried cauliflower fritters, I mean the possibilites are endless.
I had the hardest time choosing what to make first. So luckily my facebook fans picked for me. Hands down the Cheddar Chive Popovers won. People were pumped, and so was I.
These popovers are not only delicious, but they are filled with chives and freshly grated cheddar cheese. 2 of my most favorite things in life. Plus they are crazy impressive looking when they first come out of the oven and are literally puffed up so high. If we’re friends over on instagram you’ll know exactly what I’m talking about. Omg they are fun. You should make them. And if you’re a pancake lover like myself, you’re going to need this book!
And because it’s Monday. And we haven’t given anything away in ages. And I ate a boat load of popovers. And yesterday was Fathers Day, and I know some of you still need to get a gift for dad, I’m giving away 2 copes of Pancakes: 72 Sweet and Savory Recipes for the Perfect Stack.
All you’ve got to do is leave a comment here letting me know your all time FAVORITE pancake. I’ll pick a winner on Friday (June 21st and ship out your books before I leave for surprise vacation.) Ready set go!
Congratulations Jennifer Paine and and Stephie on winning the books! Just messaged ya both for your mailing address 🙂
Cheddar Chive Popovers + A Giveaway
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs at room temperature
- 1 ½ cups whole milk at room temperature
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives minced
- 1 cup sharp cheddar finely grated
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Generously coat a muffin pan with the vegetable oil or spray and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine the flour and salt. In a measuring cup, measure out milk, add the eggs, and beat until combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until nearly smooth. The batter will be thin with a few lumps. Fold in ½ cup of the cheddar cheese and the chives. If you’d like, you can transfer the batter to a large measuring cup or bowl with a spout; this will make it easier to pour the batter into the muffin wells.
- Preheat the muffin pan in the oven for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove the hot pan and carefully pour the batter into each well, filling them a little more than halfway. Top with the remaining ½ cup cheddar cheese. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until tall, puffed, and golden brown.
Sweet potato pancakes are my favorite. Thanks.
Buckwheat pancakes!
Pumpkin pancakes are my favorite! And these popovers look delicious!
Congrats to Adrianna on her new book! And your popovers are adorable!
My fave pancake….chocolate ones!
chocolate chip pancakes for sure!
Zucchini Parmesan pancakes are my favorite
Choco-chip, buttermilk pancakes topped with strawberries and a dollop of whipped cream… mmm!
I still haven’t tried making popovers, but totally love this idea! Yum!
I love Finnish pancakes. They’re crepe style.
Fresh Blueberry pancakes w/ wild blueberry syrup. What a neat (and needed) idea for a cookbook!
I like a buttermilk pancake. I LOVE pancakes so much that I usually eat them plain w/out syrup, berries, etc. BUT I won’t turn my head at a toffee or granola pancake. Yum.
Good old buttermilk pancakes would have to top the list, b/c I haven’t had a lot of variety to this point! June 21st will be our 33rd anniversary, so it’s about time I get a little adventurous with pancakes, don’t ya think?
Pancakes with fruit on top and whipped cream! Yum!
Chocolate Chip Pancakes!
Fresh blueberry buttermilk pancakes with homemade maple syrup. I also like to make plain buttermilk pancakes, zest them with some orange peeling, and sprinkle some powdered sugar on top. Oh and drizzled lightly with syrup. 🙂
These look fantastic, Gaby!
Banana pancakes ALL THE WAY.
Those popovers look delicious! I love buttermilk pancakes with syrup of course, yum!
Plain buttermilk pancakes with a little lemon are my favorite, but I like every kind of pancake I’ve tried. Those look amazing.
I’m DYING to know where y’all are going for the surprise vaca!!! These popovers look amazing – i wanna pop right over 😉 ha haaaaaaa
Blueberry pancakes have always been my favorite! I’m getting hungry just thinking about them.
The popovers look delicious – I can’t wait to try them!
I prefer a savory pancake.
What a great book! Thanks for the giveaway, Gaby and Adrianna! My all-time favorite is a big stack of chocolate pancakes… I made them for a post today! 🙂
Chocolate chip pancakes are my favorite
My all time favorite pancakes are chocolate chip!!
I had some amazing papaya pancakes in Jamaica that I’ve been meaning to try to recreate at home.
I love all pancakes, but I have to admit the fluffy buttermilk ones are always my favorites!
My husband makes the most delicious buttermilk pancakes ever! Thanks for the chance to win. I am sure my husband (our pancake maker) would love this book & me too!
Mom’s blueberry pancakes!
I think it would have to be chocolate chip pancakes 🙂
Mmmm… my all time favourite are buttermilk pancakes!
And this last weekend I made lemon poppy seeds pancakes and were really good, too!
I love Buttermilk Pancakes with warm syrup poured all over the top! YUM!!!!
Gotta go with Blueberry! The addition of fruit negates the high calories & unhealthy properties!! (or so I tell myself)
chocolate chip pancake have been my fav since i was a kid!
The popovers look delicious.
Choco-chip pancakes and plain ones too.
I love blueberry pancakes!!!!
I love good ol’ chocolate chip pancakes!
Banana chocolate chip!
Pecan pancakes with real maple syrup. Yum!
Banana pancakes with orange marmalade
Hey Jennifer!!! Congrats – I just picked ya as one of the winners for this contest! Shoot me an email with your mailing address and I’ll get the book out to you!
Savory are the best!!! 🙂
Pancakes with blueberry syrup are my favourite
I like multigrain sour cream pancakes with butter and maple syrup.
Red velvet pancakes- yum!
Oatmeal chocolate chip pancakes!!
Oatmeal chocolate chip pancakes!! Hands down!
My moms German Apple pancakes. But right now, I would like these popovers!
Blueberry pancakes for me!
Mac and cheese pancake. I know it sounds wierd, but u just have to try it.
Blueberry Pancakes!