Turkey Baster as Pancake Shaper

Leaf shaped pancakesLevi Brown

Use a baster full of batter to squeeze custom pancakes onto the griddle. Start with easy letters and shapes, then work up to more complicated designs, like these leaves. (The trick is to draw the outlines and veins first, let them brown, then fill in the gaps with more batter.)

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All-Purpose Croutons

Homemade croutons are a great way to make use of stale bread. To make your own: Toss ½ baguette (cubed) with ¼ cup olive oil on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake at 400° F, tossing once, until golden.