12 Months of Delicious Breakfast!
It’s hard to believe, but Christmas is just around the corner as is the end to another year! 2018 was a good one, filled with many memorable moments shared round a table with family and friends. We feel so lucky to have the support of the Denver community through another year and look forward to what 2019 will bring! As we reflect back on the past year, we like to remember our favorite breakfasts for each month of 2018. Here they are!
January: Bitter cold January is always hallmarked by renewed devotion to healthy eating, especially after our usual holiday indulgence! For January, we love a bowl of our Old Fashioned Oatmeal with skim milk, raisins, and brown sugar!
February: Share the love! In February we always share a plate of Cherry Kijafa Crepes with someone special. Nothing says “I love you” like a delicious breakfast for two!
March: In March we begin to dream of Spring! And with Spring, all we can think of are fresh eggs. Ok, and Easter Bunnies too! In March we love to rotate through our selection of Eggs Benedict dishes, they are all so good!
April: In April, when Spring finally does arrive in the Mile High City, we can’t get enough fresh veggies! We love the Florentine Omelette, filled with fresh spinach, tomatoes, mushrooms and Swiss to celebrate the changing season!
May: We love a zesty and fresh Lemon Poppy Seed Waffle in May! It reminds us of a dish our mother’s would love - a golden brown Belgian waffle baked with lemon zest and poppy seeds, served with fresh whipped butter and homemade warm blueberry compote syrup.
June: Bring on the fresh berries! Each June we celebrate the return of fresh berry season with fresh Strawberry Crepes, fresh Strawberry Waffles, and Blueberry Pancakes!
July: With summer vacation in full swing, we can think of nothing better than a leisurely breakfast on our patio! We usually opt for French Crepes with a side of Fresh Fruit for the warmest days of the year.
August: Back to school month! For all the kids who are sad to see the end of summer vacation, we recommend Chocolate Chip Pancakes to sweeten the mood!
September: September’s golden days have us thinking about cooler weather to come! September also marks green chile season so we always opt for the Pork Green Chile Omelette this time of year!
October: With fall in full swing, we always try Sarah’s Pumpkin Pancakes! They are so delicious and really capture the flavor of the season.
November: November marks the beginning of the holidays and usually brings a bit of chill to Denver. To keep us warm, we love to order Biscuits with Sausage Gravy and Eggs.
December: ‘Tis the season to celebrate! Each December we are so excited to celebrate the return of the OPH holiday specials! The Ho! Ho! Ho! Plate and special holiday sausage links are our favorites!
From all your friends at the Original Pancake House in Denver, we wish you a very happy holiday and best wishes for the new year! We look forward to seeing you in 2019!
'Tis the Season for Pancake Cheer
‘Tis the season to spread Pancake Cheer! We’re in the full swing of the holiday season here at the Original Pancake House in Denver and are enjoying all the holiday specials on the menu! If you haven’t tried our Eggnog French Toast, our very special holiday sausage links, or everyone’s favorite Ho! Ho! Ho! Pancakes, you are in for a special treat on your next visit when you go out for breakfast in Denver!
If you are like us and are just getting started on your holiday shopping list, we want to share with you an easy idea to take care of just about everyone on your list this year. OPH gift cards make perfect stocking stuffers or easy gifts for all those hard-to-shop-for folks. For teachers, coaches, favorite yoga instructors, hair stylists, neighbors, and the mail delivery person, consider giving the gift of a delicious breakfast out. Have a persnickety in-law? No problem, give them pancake cheer with an OPH gift card! Everyone loves breakfast and you can take care of your entire list in one stop!
From all your friends at the Original Pancake House in Denver, we wish you a joyous holiday season. We hope to see you this month when you go out for breakfast in Denver so that we can extend our holiday wishes to you in person! May your days be merry and bright!
Top 10 Family Winter Vacations in Colorado
If you’re looking for a family-friendly vacation spot to enjoy this winter in Colorado, you’ve got a lot of great choices. Long known for its stunning Rocky Mountains, unique rock formations, and a plethora of indoor and outdoor activities to enjoy year-round, Colorado has a lot to offer the winter vacationer. We’ve done the research for you and put together a list of the top 10 Colorado family vacation destinations for you and your loved ones to enjoy this winter.
Aspen/Snowmass
This resort has four mountains of fun and a secure spot on the top 10 family ski resort list thanks to its amazing ski schools and family-friendly terrain, not to mention all the fun activities available when you’re not skiing. The Aspen Center for Environmental Studies (ACES) free naturalist-led ski tours every day at the top of the Elk Camp ski lift in Snowmass, where kids and adults who are intermediate-level skiers can learn about local wildlife, avalanches, and animal tracking. ACES operates a second location near Aspen’s post office, where snowshoes can be borrowed at no charge to explore the trail around the pretty nature preserve and lake. Take a snowmobile ride to North America’s most photographed mountains, Maroon Bells, and warm up with a steaming mug of hot cocoa. Experience an artistic adventure during your Colorado family vacation, at the Aspen Art Museum offering free admission, art supplies and museum activity packets for the kids, along with kid-friendly exhibition guides.
Estes Park / Rocky Mountain National Park
This stunning area of Colorado family vacation offers numerous outdoor programs and activities for children and families to enjoy during winter vacation. Have an adventure with guided snowshoe treks, jeep tours, hundreds of miles of hiking trails, abundant wildlife, fishing, horseback riding, geocaching, skiing, and snowmobiling. The paved walkway around Lake Estes is accessible for all ages and easy to navigate all year round. It is level and safe for exploring on foot, in a wheelchair, or on a bicycle. Enjoy a guided tour and feast on a delicious brunch or lunch at the famous Stanley Hotel. Explore the mountains at Rocky Mountain National Park. Stay in a winter cabin with a wood burning fireplace at the YMCA of the Rockies on the edge of the park and cozy up for a family night indoors.
Vail
Skiing is just one idea for winter fun during your Colorado family vacation to Vail. If skiing’s not your thing, Vail also has several area sledding hills for family fun or take the family to one of two scenic outdoor ice skating rinks in town. For some kid-centric fun try the Imagination Station in the Lionshead Parking Structure. Kids of all ages can enjoy a creative learning experience with areas designated for experimental play to virtual reality rooms. Then, warm up with hot chocolate or enjoy some delicious s’mores by an outdoor fire.
Breckenridge
This Colorado family vacation spot is often called a winter paradise by both first-time and returning vacationers with many varieties of winter fun for the whole family. If you’re not sure what to do, lessons and guided tours will help you get outdoors and try your hand at everything from skiing to fly fishing, dog sledding to snowboarding. Take a free gondola ride and enjoy the view on a crystal-clear winter day. Then, take the whole family on a dinner sleigh ride that includes entertainment and an elegant dining experience everyone will enjoy. Learn more about the town’s history on a walking or hiking tour of area historic sites, including saloon and ghost tours.
Boulder
In Boulder, a destination popular for a Colorado family vacation, there are tours to suit every taste in this high-altitude town. Great restaurants, entertainment, and shopping excursions await you and your family at the Pearl Street Mall, a famous Boulder attraction that features twinkling holiday lights during the winter months, as does the city’s Central Park. Make a trip to Boulder’s excellent natural history museum, the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art, the Fiske Planetarium, Leanin’Tree Museum of Western Art, NOAA’s Earth System Research Laboratory, or the Celestial Seasonings tea factory (located on the aptly named Sleepytime Drive). For Colorado-made art, souvenirs, and trinkets, check out the Art Mart or The Wind store.
Crested Butte
With over 1,400 acres of skiable terrain and the first ski resort in the U.S. to launch an extreme skiing contest, Crested Butte has made its mark on the winter ski scene as a haven for extreme skiing and snowboarding enthusiasts, making it a prime destination for a Colorado family vacation. However, skiing is available to all skill levels at the Nordic Center’s groomed trails. Guided winter tours are also offered to provide visitors with a safe way to explore the area. For an indoor adventure, the Trailhead Children’s Museum is fun for all ages.
Keystone
Kids 12 and under ski free at this Colorado family vacation ski resort with two nights of booked lodging. Camp Keystone ski school teaches kids 3 years of age and older how to ski, with snacks and an indoor play area. Ice skating on the largest Zamboni-maintained outdoor ice-skating rink in North America, winter snow tubing on the highest tubing hill in the world, and the world’s largest snow fort to explore mean there’s plenty of outdoor fun to be had without ever strapping on a pair of skis. Kidtopia offers canvas painting and face painting opportunities, a cookie hour, and pre-fired ceramics your child can paint and pick up the next day.
Colorado Springs
Located just an hour and a half south of Denver, this bustling Colorado city is home to America’s Mountain, Pike’s Peak, and the world-famous Garden of the Gods state park, both popular destinations for visiting families on a Colorado family vacation. Visit Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, the country’s only mountaintop zoo, and see over 750 animals, stop into the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame, check out ancient cliff dwellings in nearby Maintou Springs, or spend an afternoon at the Pioneer Museum. Take a scenic train ride at the Royal Gorge Route Railroad or the Cripple Creek and Victor Narrow Gauge Railroad for breathtaking views and a memorable family experience. You can even visit the North Pole, home of Santa’s workshop, and meet the man himself. This holiday-themed amusement park is open from May through Christmas Eve.
Fort Collins
Home to Colorado State University, this town offers tons of holiday activities for families. The Museum of Discovery is a great way to spend an afternoon enjoying some hands-on learning fun and interactive exhibits for a Colorado family vacation. During the holiday season, Old Town Square is full of music from Santa’s concertina and harmonica, and kiddies can have their photo taken with Santa and spend some time in his workshop, during Wednesdays through Sunday’s afternoons until Christmas Eve. Enjoy a family stroll through the Garden of Lights, whimsically decorated and twinkling with thousands of LED lights. Visit the perennial flowerbeds and vegetable gardens and experience a brilliant blue LED pond created entirely from holiday lights. During the weekends, visit with Santa on Saturdays and Sundays, listen to holiday music, see the canine troupe known as the Sugar Plum Hairies, and enjoy warm drinks at The Garden’s Visitor Center.
Denver
The Mile High City of Denver consistently ranks in the Top 10 Best Places to live in the United States and is a top vacation choice for families year-round. Rich in Western history, Denver proudly hosts the National Western Stock Show and Rodeo January 12–27, 2019, one of the country’s largest horse shows and one of the world’s richest regular season professional rodeos. This unique event offers up tons of family fun right in downtown Denver. With a variety of kid-friendly activities to choose from, including the Denver Zoo, the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, the Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus, Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum, Dinosaur Ridge in Morrison, and the Denver U.S. Mint, you’re bound find a wide range of activities everyone will enjoy on your family trip to Denver.
No matter where you find yourself in Colorado this winter, there’s bound to be a family-friendly vacation destination with lots of indoor and outdoor opportunities for you and your loved ones to create lasting memories and enjoy winter fun. When you’re exploring breakfast places in Cherry Hill, don’t miss a chance to indulge in some delicious homemade food to fuel all your activities. Make a stop at Original Pancake House, renowned for its exceptional breakfast offerings. With two locations in the Denver area at Cherry Hills or Denver Tech Center, and experience the made-from-scratch goodness that makes breakfast at America’s finest pancake house a great idea any day of the week from 6:00 am to 2:00 pm. We look forward to welcoming you and your family!
Big Batch Breakfasts to Feed a Crowd
The holidays are here! At the Original Pancake House in Denver, we’ve been celebrating the season already with the return of our holiday specials menu, you can check out all the scrumptious holiday treats we have for breakfast in Denver here! For many of us, the holiday season means we have a full house with family and friends and neighbors coming to call. So how do you prepare to feed a crowd for holiday breakfast or brunch? You go BIG and make a big batch breakfast to feed a crowd. Here are a few of our favorite breakfast ideas for large groups for this holiday season!
Your family and friends will love the Tex-Mex flavors in this recipe (courtesy of Southern Living Magazine). Eggs combined with milk, tortilla, peppers, onion, jack cheese and chiles make a delicious and flavorful breakfast casserole. We also love this recipe because it works best if you prepare it the night before. That means on the morning of your large holiday brunch, you just pop it in the oven with no prep or clean-up! That’s a win in our book.
Baked Eggs with Chorizo and Potatoes
Crispy chorizo and potatoes topped with eggs all baked together in a big cast-iron skillet - what’s not to love? This hearty and flavorful breakfast is sure to be a crowd pleaser and covers all breakfast staples in one big pan. YUM.
For those with a sweet tooth, this recipe is for you! Glazed with honey and topped with seasonal and nutty pecans, these breakfast rolls are delightful and work well to bring as a hostess gift or to act as the centerpiece on your breakfast table. Serve these pecan honey buns to a large group of guests with a yogurt bar and breakfast is done!
Who doesn’t enjoy a breakfast pie this time of year? Quiche are so pretty and easy to make in advance. You can even save time by using store-bought dough. When we’re preparing breakfast for a large crowd, we like to make a few different quiche options to satisfy every taste. Our favorites include classic ham and cheddar, spinach and gruyere, and bacon and potato. One of the best features of quiche is that you can put almost anything in them and come up with a delicious breakfast meal for your family and friends!
Whatever your plans for the holiday season, we hope you enjoy time with loved ones! And after your hosting duties are complete, come on by the Original Pancake House in Denver and say hi! We’ll treat you to some of our favorite holiday breakfasts!
Hometown Hero: What Should Phillip Lindsay Eat for Breakfast?
By now we all know Phillip Lindsay, one of the star running backs for the Denver Broncos. Though he is only 24, Phillip has been a standout in Colorado football for many years. Born in Aurora, Colorado, Phillip attended South High School in Denver where he became the school's all-time leading rusher with 4,587 yards. He then went on to play for the University of Colorado in Boulder where he set the school record in all-purpose yards (5,760) and yards from scrimmage (4,683). Not bad! With a record like that it is no surprise that the Denver Broncos scooped him up this year. And thus far this season, he has not disappointed local fans!
As a Denver breakfast restaurant, we are naturally curious to know what Phillip Lindsay eats for breakfast. (Phillip, if you are reading this, let us know!) Our best guess is that he’s on a fairly strict diet fit for a pro-athlete. Most athletes will start the day with a large breakfast mixing lean protein, carbs, and fats. Based on nutritionist recommendations, we have a few ideas for what Phillip Lindsay, and all those other aspiring NFL players out there, should have for breakfast!
Carbs:
All nutritionist agree that athletes need healthy carbohydrates to fuel them on the field. Healthy carbs might include fruit, veggies, whole grain cereal like oatmeal, or whole grain toast. With this recommendation in mind, we think Phillip should try our Fiesta Bowl which includes non-fat greek yogurt, homemade granola, and fresh seasonal fruit, or perhaps a bowl of our Old Fashioned Oatmeal topped with skim milk, brown sugar and raisins.
Protein:
All athletes need protein to help build muscle and provide sustained energy on the field. Great sources of breakfast protein (which also contain fats) are eggs, nuts, seeds, peanut butter, milk, cheese, yogurt and meat. At the Original Pancake House in Denver, we think Phillip Lindsay might enjoy our Vegetarian Omelette, with fresh broccoli, tomatoes, onions, and swiss, or perhaps our Mediterranean Omelette filled with fresh spinach, sun dried tomatoes and feta. Either way, he’d be getting a good serving of healthy protein and veggies. He might also enjoy adding our Turkey Sausage Patties on the side for extra energy!
To Phillip Lindsay, and all our football players out there, best of luck to you this season! If you ever need to fuel up before a game, or even a practice, we’d love to host you! Let’s go BRONCOS!
13 Halloween Breakfast Ideas
Halloween is just around the corner, and we’ve got some “Spooktacular” breakfast ideas for you to try this year, whether you’re doing something special for the kids, catering a Halloween breakfast, or hosting an all-out Halloween party for friends. Check out these 13 hauntingly delicious dishes!
- Homemade Halloween Pop Tarts.
Who doesn’t love a pop tart? These homemade Halloween pastries will have your little ghosts “goblin” them up almost faster than you can make them (which you can do in under 20 minutes), and are sure to be a hot item this Halloween. Super simple to make using store bought pie crust, red fruit jam, royal icing and edible googly eyes, your kids will love these sweet and spooky treats. - Cobweb Pancakes.
No one does foolproof food better than Martha Stewart, and Halloween is no exception. These spooky cobweb pancakes with spiders are both creepy and cute, not to mention easy-peasy to make using a squirt bottle filled with batter. - Googly Eye Bark.
You’ve heard of peppermint bark, but have you heard of Halloween candy bark? Yep, it’s a thing! And you can make yours lots of different ways. This recipe for Halloween Oreo “Googly Eye” Candy Bark from A Pumpkin and a Princess with pretzels, Oreo cookies, candy corn, and sprinkles is a guaranteed hit (even though it’s staring back at you!) with trick or treaters of all ages. - Dracula pancakes.
For another super scary pancake idea, these Dracula face pancakes from Fork & Beans are not only perfect for Halloween, they’re even good for you! Vegan and gluten free with fresh fruit pieces for the facial features, you can indulge in a plate full of these breakfast treats without guilt. - Ghostly, Ghastly Candy Bark.
With just some white and milk or dark chocolate, you can sweetly scare the dickens out of your party goers or trick or treaters with this recipe for mouthwatering Halloween bark from The Simple Sweet Life. Quick and easy, there are no special tools or skills required to make this sweet and scary treat. - Pumpkin Doughnuts.
Why wouldn’t you take advantage of the best fall flavor ever and incorporate it into breakfast? Genius, right? These perfectly plump pumpkin doughnuts from Cooking Classy are the perfect answer when the question is what to grab for a Halloween breakfast on the go. - Pumpkin Bark.
Speaking of the popular taste of pumpkin, this divine Pumpkin Butterscotch Bark recipe from Fresh April Flours is made with pumpkin spice candy melts, butterscotch chips, chopped pecans and colorful sprinkles. You’ll love this treat so much you’ll want to make it again for Thanksgiving. - Monster Mash Breakfast Hash.
What do you get when you add ghoulishly green food coloring to scrambled eggs, then mix them together with bacon, onion, and hash brown potatoes? According to the folks at DIY Lighthouse, you get a monstrously marvelous breakfast hash that will keep you going strong long into the night! - Candy Corn Bark.
What would Halloween be without candy corn? We shudder to think! This tasty treat is easy to make with some super simple ingredients. The recipe from Mommy Evolution uses (of course) candy corn, chocolate chips, Rice Krispies, and white chocolate. You’ll whip this up in just a few minutes, but people will be talking about it for days! - Jack-O-Lantern Grilled Cheese Sandwiches.
Who says you can’t have grilled cheese for breakfast? Of course you can! Whether you make this recipe from Diethood as is or add an egg, either way these Halloween inspired melted cheese sandwiches will get you in the mood for the spookiest of all holidays, and warm you from the inside out at the same time. Comfort food was never so scary! - Spooky Breakfast Parfait.
This idea from Eats Amazing is so easy to make, it’s ridiculous, and also frightfully healthy! Simply layer Cheerio’s whole grain cereal with some sliced “boo-nanas” or your favorite scary berries and Greek yogurt in a mason jar and glue a few pairs of googly eyes to the outside of the jar. For added texture, mix in some shredded coconut with the yogurt, and a little honey for natural sweetness. To go even healthier, choose organic, gluten free cereal from your local health food store. When the parfait is gone, you can put candy corn or other Halloween candy in the jar to keep spirit of the holiday alive. - No-Bake Halloween Cereal Bars.
For the perfect no bake Halloween breakfast treat, these Halloween cereal bars from using Frankenberry Monster Cereal are the way to go for a fun filled, sweet and sticky time. - Halloween Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls.
What’s breakfast without cinnamon rolls? Not nearly as much fun! For a Halloween twist on this classic breakfast favorite, this super simple recipe for Cinnamon Roll Pumpkins from The Pinning Mama will help you celebrate the holiday in sweet, tasty style. A little orange food coloring mixed into the icing and a pinch of dough to form a pumpkin stem transforms your cinnamon roll breakfast treat into a delicious Halloween pumpkin.
This year, we hope you celebrate Halloween in style with one or more of these 13 creepy Halloween breakfast ideas. If you’re out and about and need a breakfast meal with wholesome, homemade, hearty flavor, be sure to stop by one of our Cherry Hills or Denver Tech Center breakfast restaurants, and dive into the scarily scrumptious goodness of a memory making breakfast at America’s finest pancake house any day of the week from 6:00 am to 2:00 pm every day of the week.
Pumpkin Breakfast Ideas
Better than Pie Pumpkin Breakfasts
All of a sudden it is fall in Colorado! The chill is in the air before our leaves have even changed and we are all digging out sweaters, scarves, boots, and of course, reaching for our favorite fall ingredient: pumpkin! Kids and adults alike love fall goodies and pumpkin breakfast treats so we’ve collected a few ideas to incorporate pumpkin into our favorite meal of the day. So stock your shelves with pumpkin, because for a cool weather morning, we have pumpkin breakfast recipes for you, Denver!
Eggs in a Mini Pumpkin
Recipe Concept from Everyday Southwest
Now, this is quite possibly the cutest idea we’ve ever seen to incorporate pumpkin into your breakfast repertoire. We love the idea of making these for brunch to wow our guests, and what a great use for all those tiny pumpkins! To make this dish, preheat your oven to 375 degrees. Next, cut the tops off the mini pumpkins about one-third of the way down the pumpkin so that the top makes a nice lid but the center of the lower half is deep enough to hold an egg. Scoop out the seeds and use a spoon to scrape away any of the membranes to make a nice smooth bowl. Cover the stems with foil. Place the pumpkins on a foil-lined baking sheet, cut side down. Bake the pumpkins for 8 minutes. Remove from the oven. Quickly brush the inside of the pumpkins with a little olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Crack one egg into the center of each pumpkin. Return the baking sheet to the oven before the pumpkins cool down and continue baking until the eggs are sunny side up, or set whites with runny yolk, about 6 to 8 minutes. Once eggs are set, remove from oven and sprinkle with salt and pepper. We love the idea of serving this pumpkin breakfast dish with bacon and hashbrowns!
Pumpkin Crepes
Recipe Concept from Simplistically Living
This recipe for pumpkin breakfast crepes looks so delicious, we can’t wait to try it at home!
Ingredients for the Crepes:
- 2 Eggs
- 1 Cup Flour
- 1 Cup Milk
- ½ Cup Water
- 2 Tablespoons Melted butter
Ingredients for the Pumpkin Filling:
- 4 Tablespoons Canned Pumpkin (or more if desired)
- 8 oz Softened Cream Cheese
- 2 Cups Heavy Whipping Cream
- ½ Cup Powdered Sugar
- Pumpkin Spice (sprinkle on top of crepes-optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl mix all wet ingredients first then add in the flour. Mix well. Note: mixture will be runny.
- Heat a small skillet to medium heat and then spray it with oil so that the crepe won’t stick.
- Add about ¼ Cup of crepe mixture into the hot skillet and pick it up and swirl it into the size of the bottom of the pan.
- Cook for about 30 seconds to a minute and then flip on the other side and repeat. Note: it should be just a tiny bit brown on some spots for it to be done.
- Cook remainder of the crepe batter and then set aside.
- To make the pumpkin filling whip the softened cream cheese in a large bowl. Set aside.
- Whip the cold 2 Cups of heavy whipping cream with the ½ Cup powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Add whipped cream into cream cheese bowl and blend until mixed. At this point, I like to reserve some of this mixture for piping some on top of the crepes, then sprinkling with the cinnamon. But, you could just use the remainder after you put the canned pumpkin in. I just like the look of the white.
- Fold in the pumpkin (as much as you desire…taste as you go!)
- Add filling to the crepe by lining the middle of the crepe and then roll it up.
- Pipe some filling on top and then sprinkle with some pumpkin spice.
Of course, our favorite pumpkin breakfast in Denver is Sara’s Pumpkin Pancakes. They really are better than pie! For this special recipe, we doctor up our pancake batter with rich pumpkin, molasses, and pie spices, then serve with a choice of butter or homemade fresh whipped cream. Nothing says “fall” quite like pumpkin pancakes! The next time you are out for breakfast in Denver, come to visit The Original Pancake House in Cherry Hills or the Denver Tech Center and try our Pumpkin Pancakes! Call ahead to be put on the waitlist and save your spot in line!
Favorite Fall Breakfasts Foods
With the first day of fall officially behind us, and cooler mornings and changing leaves to come, we are excited to cozy up with our favorite fall ingredients. At The Original Pancake House in Denver, we welcome fall with open arms, grab our blue and orange Broncos gear, and turn to our favorite fall breakfast foods - apples, pumpkins, pecans! Here are a few of our favorite fall dishes to celebrate the season!
Sara’s Pumpkin Pancakes - Is there anything that says “fall” more than pumpkin? Not in our book! Sara’s Pumpkin Pancakes are better than pie. Doctored up with rich pumpkin, molasses and pie spices, these rich fall pancakes are served with a choice of butter or homemade fresh whipped cream.
Apple Pancake - For those of us with an apple tree in our yards in Denver, we know it is apple season, and what a harvest this year! To celebrate this amazing fruit, we love to find a friend and cozy up to one of our giant Apple Pancakes. These huge culinary creations are an OPH tradition. Our Apple Pancake is oven baked to make it custardy and crisp, and is then covered with Sinkiang cinnamon sugar glazed Granny Smith apple slices. Amazing!
Pecan Pancakes - Toasty and delicious pecans remind us of cool, crisp mornings with every crunchy bite! Our pecan pancakes are a fantastic showcase for this little nut. We take our made-from-scratch buttermilk pancakes and fill and top them with warm toasted pecans. We finish these fall pancakes off with a dusting of powdered sugar and homemade warm tropical syrup.
And of finally, for that first frost or snow we all know is coming, we love to order a pork green chile omelette. Our fluffy oven-baked omelette is filled with pepper jack cheese and smothered with locally made pork green chile sauce, just the thing you need to warm you on a chilly morning.
Come visit us this season for an autumn treat in Cherry Hills or the Denver Tech Center. We hope to see you next time you head out to enjoy some fall breakfast foods in Denver! From all of us at The Original Pancake House in Denver, happy fall!
Celebrate National Potato Month with Home Fries
Digging Up Goodness with Potatoes
Did you know that September is National Potato Month? Potatoes may be one of the most unassuming veggies, but they pack nutritional punch! In fact, one potato can contain nearly half of the daily recommendation for potassium, vitamin C, and vitamin B6. Not to mention, potatoes are also a good source of folate, fiber, magnesium, and other nutrients. At the Original Pancake House in Denver, we’ve always included potatoes on our breakfast plates, but with the knowledge that they contain so many health benefits, we’re happy to celebrate them as an unsung breakfast hero!
When we go out for breakfast in Denver, we always make sure to order a dish that comes with our delicious home fries. We can’t tell you our secret recipe, but here is a similar recipe to try at home! The home fries recipe below is so quick and simple that you can make it any day of the week.
Homemade Home Fries Recipe
Ingredients:
- 3 medium russet potatoes
- 3 tablespoons butter
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Directions:
Rinse potato cubes with cold water, and drain well. Melt butter or margarine in a large skillet over medium heat. Place potatoes in the skillet, and stir to coat with butter. Season with salt and pepper. Cover with a lid, and cook for 10 minutes. Remove the lid, and cook for another 10 minutes, turning frequently until brown and crisp on all sides.
Be sure to order a dish with our home fries the next time you visit us in Cherry Hills or the Denver Tech Center! Or for a special potato treat, try our potato pancakes. We use ground russet potatoes with just enough flour, egg and cream to hold them together. They are then grilled in clarified butter until brown and edges are lacy and crisp and served with cinnamon applesauce or sour cream. YUM! From all your friends at the Original Pancake House in Denver, Happy National Potato Month!
Happy Labor Day!
For most of us, Labor Day means a day off and a time to celebrate the unofficial end of summer. But what is Labor Day, actually? Labor Day is a day set aside to pay tribute to working men and women and has been celebrated as a national holiday in the United States since 1894. This year, grab Labor Day brunch in Denver at The Original Pancake House.
At the Original Pancake House in Denver, we recognize that we would not be able to serve our community without the hard-working men and women who help cook, serve, and clean at our two Denver restaurant locations. We are so fortunate to have an amazing team of folks who work hard seven days a week to help create a wonderful dining experience for our customers. We want to take the opportunity this Labor Day to thank our wonderful employees for their hard work! Start your Labor Day off with breakfast or brunch in Denver.
To our chefs, line cooks, and prep cooks: You are the magic behind the scenes making sure each and every dish that leaves our kitchen is a work of art. Your delicious creations keep our customers coming back for more!
To our hosts, servers, and expeditors: You are the faces our customers look forward to seeing each and every morning. Your smiles, kindness, and prompt service make the Original Pancake House feel like a family.
To our dish teams: We would be lost without you! Your hard work behind the scenes keeps us running each and every day! We are so grateful for your help in keeping us clean and ready to serve our customers.
From the bottom of our hearts, we thank every member of our team for their hard work and dedication to the Original Pancake House in Denver. We are so appreciative of you all. Happy Labor Day to all the hard-working men and women in Denver!
If you are looking for a restaurant in Denver for Labor Day brunch, visit The Original Pancake House our Cherry Hills or Denver Tech Center location this year.
Breakfast for Lunch
Breakfast is a family favorite, and The Original Pancake House Denver is a favorite breakfast and lunch restaurant, where many Denver families go to enjoy a hearty meal. Mom and dad can indulge in a fantastically filling plate of Eggs Benedict while the kids dig into strawberry waffles, banana pancakes or pigs in a blanket. As breakfast restaurants go, The Original Pancake House offers a wide variety of amazingly versatile breakfast recipes, and not just for the first meal of the day; lunch time is a great time to enjoy breakfast foods, too!
The health benefits of breakfast foods can be enjoyed any time of day, and if you’re like a lot of busy people you often don’t have time for a family breakfast every day. What better way to get the vitamins, nutrients, and good taste than to have breakfast for lunch? Enjoying a well-balanced meal of proteins, carbohydrates, and healthy fats will provide the fuel you need to maintain your energy levels throughout those busy days at the office, in the classroom, or running errands around town.
The Original Pancake House serves up a delicious variety of family breakfast and brunch favorites including pancakes of all kinds, crepes, French toast, fluffy omelets, Belgian waffles, benedicts and other hearty egg plates that have what it takes to keep you going strong all day long. A big benefit of having a healthy breakfast meal for lunch is that having good, healthy food in your system will curb afternoon cravings and help you turn away from sugary snacks later in the day that could sabotage your healthy eating efforts.
At The Original Pancake House Denver, all our breakfast and lunch recipes are made with the highest quality ingredients, keeping your health in mind. We offer gluten free and light alternatives for those with special dietary concerns, and it is our constant objective to serve you the finest breakfast available using only fresh, wholesome ingredients. We promise to provide you with a clean, friendly, family atmosphere with superb food and consistently great service. Our customers tell us they love the family atmosphere where everyone is welcome, and any time is the right time for a hearty, healthy breakfast. Whether you’re a local resident or a visitor passing through, be sure to stop by our Cherry Hills or Denver Tech Center breakfast and lunch restaurants today for your next family meal, and experience the pure “down home” goodness of a hearty breakfast at America’s finest pancake house, where breakfast or brunch can be enjoyed any time of day from 6:00 am to 2:00 pm, every day of the week.
Back to School Breakfasts
It is hard to believe it is back to school time again! We know how hard it can be to get back onto a school schedule so we’ve compiled a few of our favorite fast and easy breakfast recipes to help get you out the door on time. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, hopefully these ideas will also make it the easiest meal so that everyone gets to school with a full tummy!
Freeze and Go Breakfast Burrito
We love these burritos because you can pack your freezer full of them and have them ready to pop in the microwave on any morning you are running late! Simply cook large quantities of your breakfast favorites such as scrambled eggs, sausage or bacon, and potatoes. Combine all cooked ingredients plus green chile if you have adventurous kiddos, and cheese in flour tortillas, roll them up, wrap in foil and plastic baggies, and freeze. In the morning you can toast or microwave these burritos and be ready to go in less than two minutes!
Mason Jar Breakfast Parfait
These are so easy to prepare ahead and will last a whole week in the fridge. Use a large mason jar and fill in alternating layers with your favorite yogurt, fruit medley, and granola. Screw the tops on the jars to keep the parfait fresh and store in the fridge. They’ll be ready to grab and go in the morning!
Banana Bread in a Jar
This breakfast is oh-so-yummy and comforting in the morning. We recommend preparing the mixture and filling the jars the night before. Then in the morning you microwave each jar for 2 ½ minutes and you have individual servings of delicious, warm banana bread for breakfast!
Ingredients:
- 1/4 c. Coconut Milk (Unsweetened)
- 1/4 c. Almond butter (You can use cashew butter as well)
- 1/4 tsp. Baking powder
- 2 tbsp Nutiva Coconut Flour
- 2 tbsp Brown Sugar
- 1/2 Ripe Banana (Mashed)
- 1/5 c. Dark Chocolate Chips
- Sprinkle of shredded pecans
- Pinch of shredded coconut
Combine dry ingredients and wet ingredients in separate bowls. Add wet ingredients to dry and mix thoroughly. Pour into individual mason jars and top each with chocolate chips, pecans and coconut. Store in fridge and microwave for 2 ½ minutes when you are ready to eat!