When we started doing theme posts here at Tasty Kitchen, one of our first themes was pancakes. Today, almost a year later, I’m still dreaming of those Carrot Cake Pancakes from multiplydelicious. And okay, also those incredible Cinnamon Bun Pancakes from sapeylissy.

Since then, you’ve been sharing so many more delicious-looking pancake recipes with us and we just had to show you more of this breakfast wonder. Because we love you, because it’s Tuesday, and because I’m fa… never mind.

Let’s start with some basic recipes, shall we?
 

Clockwise from top left: Fluffiest Pancakes Ever from lickmyspoon, Basic Pancakes from ivoryhut, Easy Homemade Pancakes from MelodySoul, gluten-free Silver Dollar Pancakes from elanaspantry, and Buttermilk Pancakes from distractedhomemaker.

If you want to use whole wheat flour, protein powder, lighten up the ingredients, or do what you can to justify stacking more on your plate, we’ve got some options for you too.
 

Clockwise from top left: Whole Wheat Raspberry Pancakes from A Cozy Kitchen, Whole Wheat Oatmeal Pancakes from mrnate, Swedish Pancakes from The Church Cook, Protein Pancakes from The Healthy Housewife, and Lemon Cottage Cheese Pancakes with Strawberries from twopeasandtheirpod.

 
 
 
Or you could go the other way and really lay it on, making pancakes decadent enough to enjoy as a dessert. Pancakes that taste like cake, pie, Italian dessert … we’re holding nothing back here.
 

Clockwise from top left: Tiramisu Pancakes from ivoryhut, Chocolate French Silk Pancakes from HowSweetEats, Spiced Sweet Potato and Pecan Pancakes (or Waffles) from Natalie (Perrys’ Plate), Blueberry Banana Pancakes from everydayisgourmet, Pumpkin Pancakes from livlife (Kim), and Bread Pudding Pancakes from A Cozy Kitchen.

 
 
 
Or maybe you already have your favorite pancake recipe. If that’s the case, consider dressing it up with something new and try one of these pancake toppings. It’s an easy way to jazz up an old standby!
 

Clockwise from top left: Ree’s luscious Maple-Butter Icing (for Pancakes), Very Berry Syrup from apronofgrace, Cranberry Orange Maple Syrup from taracooks, Pomegranate Syrup from ButterYum, and Essential Buttermilk Syrup from lizaskitchen.

 
 
 
Then there’s this, which just blows every pancake tradition away. It might deserve to be in its own food group. Chocolate, candied bacon, Nutella, maple syrup … Kelly, you’re killing me here!
 

 
 
 
I love pancakes and I’d gladly enjoy them any time of the day. Remember that Cranberry Butter we featured here some weeks ago? Amazing on pancakes, too. Trust me on this.

How about you? Do you have a favorite pancake recipe? Favorite topping or syrup? Raise your hand if you’ve had pancakes for lunch or dinner. (This, she says, as she attempts to type and raise both hands at the same time.)

Happy Tuesday, everyone!

 
Feeling a bit under the weather? Chicken soup will fix ya. At least, that’s what my mom says. Whenever I was down with a cold or just feeling achy all over, she’d make a nice pot of chicken and rice soup and nurse me back to health. Whether you swear by the curative powers of chicken soup or not, it’s hard to deny the comfort you get from a nice bowl of this simple yet flavorful soup, particularly if your mommy is sitting by your bed feeding you by the spoonful.

Moms are great like that. They can pretty much fix anything.

Rumor has it that lots of folks could use some old-fashioned comforting these days. Maybe you caught some bug from someone at work or in school, or maybe it’s just a case of too much winter already. Whatever it is, we’re here to help. And in true Tasty Kitchen style, we’re showing you a number of different ways to change up this tried-and-true classic.
 

Clockwise from top left: Ree’s Homemade Chicken and Noodles and Simple, Hearty, Chicken and Rice Soup, Quick Hearty Chicken Noodle Soup from ThreeManyCooks, Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup from Lauren’s Latest, Homestyle Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup from missinthekitchen, and Gluten Free Chicken “Noodle” Soup from elanaspantry.

 
 
 
You can even go across the border, borrow a few Tex-Mex flavors, and jazz up that pot of soup. Sometimes, the added spice can really perk you up inside, and many herbs and spices are touted to have additional anti-inflammatory properties. Plus, you get chips in your soup. Just the thought of it makes me feel better already.
 

Clockwise from top left: Easy One Pot Tortilla Soup from HowSweetEats, Chicken Enchilada Soup from realmomkitchen, Ree’s excellent Chicken Tortilla Soup (she didn’t pay me to say that), Chipotle Chicken Soup from bderas, Chicken Tortilla Soup from tadacreations, and Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup from mommyhatescooking.

 
 
 
Perhaps you’d rather travel over into the Mediterranean, where chicken soup commonly made with lemon (vitamin C!) and egg. Or you can add some beans to boost the protein content. I actually like soup with beans the day after, when some of the beans have dissolved into the soup, making it rich and creamy.
 

Clockwise from top left: Slow Cooker Lemony Chicken Noodle Soup from sweet anna’s, Mediterranean Chicken, Bean and Pasta Soup from cookincanuck, Easy Greek Lemon Chicken Soup from foodieq, and Chickpea Chicken Soup from HowSweetEats.

 
 
 
Finally, we can go clear across to the other side of the world, where they have everything from simple chicken soup with greens and ginger to Thailand’s classic chicken soup with coconut milk and lemongrass, one of my personal favorites. That is, until I spied ericalea’s Coconut & Chicken Curry Soup, which looks like it could become my new favorite.
 

Clockwise from top left: Quick Thai Coconut Soup from EatLiveRun, Tom Ka Kai (Chicken Coconut and Mushroom Soup) from jlclawson, Mustard Green Chicken Soup from Liv Wan, Vietnamese Chicken Noodle Soup – Phở Gà from nancyvnjourney, Thai Chicken Soup with Cilantro-Infused Rice from thekitchenpixie, and Coconut & Chicken Curry Soup from ericalea.

 
 
 
Whether you need the comfort of a nice bowl of soup or just want a hearty, delicious meal, chicken soup is always a good choice.

Do you have a favorite cure for what ails you? Something your mom, dad, grandma or grandpa made for you that always made you feel better? Do share! (And if your mom made you chocolate cake whenever you were under the weather, can I come live with you?)