#crispyontheoutside

These waffle sticks are a tasty and fun way to start the day. They are great for dipping in chocolate and syrup because they are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. You can make them for a fancy brunch or a treat on the weekend for breakfast.

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour. 2 tablespoons sugar. 1 tablespoon baking powder. 1/2 teaspoon salt. 2 large eggs. 1 1/2 cups milk. 1/3 cup vegetable oil. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Cooking spray for waffle iron. Chocolate chips for drizzling. Maple syrup for drizzling.

Instructions: Follow the directions that came with your waffle iron to get it hot. Mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl with a whisk. Put the eggs in a different bowl and beat them. Then add the milk, oil, and vanilla extract. Combine well. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ones and mix them together just until they are mixed. Make sure not to mix it too much; a few lumps are fine. Use a little cooking spray to grease the waffle iron. Pour the waffle batter onto the waffle iron that has already been heated. Use the amount that the manufacturer says is right for your waffle iron. Put the lid back on and cook the waffles until they are crisp and golden brown. Remove the waffle sticks from the iron with care and set them on a wire rack to cool down a bit. Put chocolate chips and maple syrup on the waffle sticks while they are still warm. Right away, serve your tasty waffle sticks with chocolate and syrup drizzled on top.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Crispy Greek-Lemon Smashed Potatoes are a delightful twist on traditional smashed potatoes, infused with Mediterranean flavors of garlic, lemon, and herbs. These potatoes are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, making them a perfect side dish for any meal.

Ingredients: 1.5 lbs small potatoes. 3 tablespoons olive oil. 2 cloves garlic, minced. 1 teaspoon dried oregano. 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme. 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary. Zest of 1 lemon. Juice of 1 lemon. Salt and pepper to taste. Fresh parsley for garnish optional.

Instructions: Preheat oven to 425F 220C. Boil potatoes in a large pot of salted water until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain potatoes and let cool slightly. Place potatoes on a baking sheet and gently smash them with the bottom of a glass or a fork. In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, minced garlic, dried oregano, thyme, rosemary, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Brush the mixture over the smashed potatoes, making sure they are evenly coated. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until potatoes are crispy and golden brown. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired before serving.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

A delicious take on classic pancakes are these Chocolate Milk Pancake Donuts. They have a crispy outside and a fluffy, chocolatey inside because they are perfectly fried. Ideal for a sugary morning treat!

Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour. 1/4 cup cocoa powder. 1/4 cup sugar. 1 tsp baking powder. 1/2 tsp baking soda. 1/4 tsp salt. 1/2 cup chocolate milk. 1/4 cup buttermilk. 1 egg. 2 tbsp melted butter. 1/2 tsp vanilla extract. 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips. Vegetable oil for frying.

Instructions: Mix flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and cocoa powder in a bowl. Combine chocolate milk, buttermilk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl. Mix the dry and wet ingredients together, stirring just until combined. Add the tiny chocolate chips and fold. In a deep pan, heat the vegetable oil to 350F 175C. If you have a donut maker, use it, otherwise spoon the pancake batter into a donut pan. The donuts should be cooked through and golden brown after two to three minutes of frying on each side. Take out and let dry on paper towels. Before eating, let the donuts cool slightly.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes