Ann Schenk (at Left) of Winnett, Montana, has used the recipe for Pancakes for One for years. Originally it served six. "As our kids grew up and left home, I scaled down the recipe," Ann says. "Now if my husband, Mike, or I have a taste for these pancakes, it's easy to make just a few."

When I fix this quick breakfast for overnight guests, they always ask for the recipe. Everyone enjoys the sweet carrot cake flavor and rich cream cheese topping. The pancakes are a snap to make, but you can save even more time by grating the carrots in a food processor.

At Christmas, I like to present friends and family with this mix and pure maple syrup. The pancakes are fluffy and fruity.

This buckwheat pancake recipe uses buckwheat flour instead of the wheat-based variety, giving the light and tender pancakes a nutty flavor and hearty texture.

With tall, fluffy, golden stacks like these, our pancake recipe might as well be listed under the word “pancake” in the dictionary.

Fluffy pancakes made using Herman sourdough starter, offering a slightly tangy and sweet flavor.

Oven-baked Finnish-style pancakes with a custardy center and crisp edges, perfect for breakfast or dessert.

Soft, flavorful pancakes made with mashed sweet potatoes and Southern spices.

Spongy, crepe-like pancakes with tiny holes, made with semolina and traditionally served with honey and butter.