(NAPSA)—Nurturing rituals can be comforting, familiar contributions to family life. And the ritual of a leisurely Sunday breakfast of homemade pancakes is not only heartwarming, it can be Everybody Loves Nice, Round Cakes. Use a %- or %4-cup measure with a handle to scoop and pour your batter. When pancake edges are cooked dry and bubbles have popped, flip just enjoyedbyall ages. Making pancakesa little more special than plain box mix is the difference between a meal and a memory. Here are some techniques to make better-than-average cakes, including a recipe made your finger lightly into the cakes; if the impression springs back up, breakfast is ready. super-easy, inexpensive and yummier with healthful, naturally sweet, canned Bartlett pears. For other quick andsatisfying recipes, visit www.eatcannedpears.com. Tips for Better Pancakes Lumpy Batter Is Best. Resist the temptation to overmix the batter—it needs a few lumps. Overmixing develops the gluten, producing tough, not tender pancakes. Better Cakes Start Hot, Stay Hot. The griddle should be hot before you pour; a few drops of water on the surface will dance when the temperature is ready. Andserving on hot plates is also a good thing. Start yourritual by putting your plates in a 250degree oven, then move on to heating the griddle and making batter. Keep the topping warm until serving. once. After a minute or so, press Leftovers Freeze Beauti- fully. Place on a baking sheet and freeze first without stacking. Once frozen, place in plastic bags and then reheat in the toaster. Reheat sauce in the microwave. Pear Pancakes With Pear-Orange Sauce Makes 4 Servings 1 15-ounce can Bartlett pearsin juice %4 cup sugar 1 tablespoon cornstarch % cup reservedpearjuice 2 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate 2 tablespoons butter 2 cups biscuit mix 1 cup milk 2 eggs Drain pears, reserving juice. Chop pears, set aside. In small saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Stir in ’*% cup of the reserved pear juice and orange juice concentrate; mix well. Add butter. Cook andstir until thickened and bubbly; cook and stir 1 minute longer. Stir in about % cup of the chopped pears; heat through. For pancakes, mix batter according to package directions. Stir in remaining chopped pears. Using about % cup for each pancake, cook pancakes on hot grill. Serve with Pear-Orange Sauce. Nutritional Information (per serving): Calories: 505, Protein: 10.5 g, Carbohydrates: 76 g, Total Fat: 19 g, Cholesterol: 126 mg. Dietary Fiber: 3 g, % Calories from Fat: 33%
