10 sweet and savory pancake recipes

The pancake is a blank slate for creativity — a stackable canvas open to adaptation. And whether you decide to give your flapjacks some heat, a hint of lavender, or a layer of scallions, your pancakes will reflect your artistic mood.

As a tribute to the pancake, we have compiled 10 recipes that will get your creative juices flowing. And who knows? You may find yourself in the mood to sing out loud or gather your paint brushes while you're at it.

Lemony cream cheese pancakes with blueberries by ENunn

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Multi-layered scallion pancakes by Mandy@ Lady and Pups

Yogurt pancakes with pomegranate by Cara Eisenpress

Sweet potato parsnip latkes with feta and leeks by deensiebat

Fruit-laden, whole-grain pancakes by Nicholas Day

Green pancakes (pascadous) by Nicholas Day

Spicy chocolate mousse crêpe cake by meganvt01

Kutabi, Azerbaijani savory pancakes filled with greens and herbs by Kukla

Lavender-chocolate chunk pancakes with crème frâiche by Fig Test Kitchen

Savory Masa Corn Cakes with Green Chile, Cheese, and Lime Crema by Zindc

This story was originally published on Food52.com: Stacks on Stacks: 10 sweet and savory pancake recipes

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