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Aimee Herring

What would Saturday or Sunday morning be without a large family breakfast, especially when pancakes or waffles are included? Pancakes (and waffles) are some of America's favorite breakfast foods--maybe that's why there's a restaurant chain devoted to them. But it's so easy to make pancakes and waffles at home--all you really have to do is stir together a batter and cook away.

Buttermilk pancakes, blueberry pancakes, banana pancakes and whole-wheat waffles--you'll find all the classic recipes in our gallery, plus a few unique twists, like ricotta pancakes, wild rice waffles and peanut butter and jelly pancakes. Make any of these satisfying recipes for your family this weekend.

Click through for the Pancake and Waffle Recipes

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