Bringing together a few of my favorite ingredients to make these savory pancakes. Mineral-rich shiitake mushrooms bring the irresistible umami. Japanese sweet potatoes boost the nutritional value, add subtle sweetness, and hold everything together. And capers add a needed briny bite.

Delicious for pretty much any meal… just serve them with a poached egg in the morning, sliced avocado for lunch or alongside a hearty roast for dinner.

Note: I use stemmed shiitakes for this recipe, but like the save the stems to add a little umami to broths and soups.

If you know me, you know I love my daily matcha… and I occasionally (often) pride myself on playing the role of matcha evangelist, converting friends to my matcha ways. I’m going to be rolling out a few ways I like to use this magical powder that differ from my usual latte concoctions.

This sweet cake uses almond to balance out the matcha flavor making it delicious for both breakfast and dessert.