Вј cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 medium lemons)ДЈ tsp fresh lemon zest (about 2 medium lemons) One of my favorite treats for Sunday brunch, bringing back all kinds of memoriesвЂ¦ДЎ 1/2 cups milk, at room temperature (I used 2%)ДЎ cup ricotta cheese, at room temperature (use full-fat) Top these perfectly fluffy pancakes with fresh whipped cream and enjoy with a strawberry mimosa. But of course, pure maple syrup would be delicious as well. I love the combination of strawberry and lemon. Sarabeth serves the dish with blackberries, but I chose a homemade strawberry sauce. IвЂ™ve tried many times to recreate their lemon ricotta pancake recipe, and I may have just done it. Indulge yourself in short rib hash, pumpkin waffles, pork and apricot sausage, and my absolute favorite: lemon ricotta pancakes. Known for their decadent Sunday brunch, their menu does not disappoint. Serving American contemporary food, with several locations throughout the city, SarabethвЂ™s is cozy, warm, inviting, and bonus, very kid-friendly. Steps from Central Park, right near the historic Plaza hotel, SarabethвЂ™s is a New York gem. My craving was satisfied and a whole new obsession with pancakes was born. We fell upon SarabethвЂ™s, on Central Park South. Not sure what it is about New York, perhaps it goes back to those carefree nights with my girls, it makes me crave pancakes. The weather had turned and we were tired, hungry, and in desperate need of a break. No longer was I searching for the late night diners, but instead, a place that had a kidвЂ™s menu and would fit our double stroller. More like mid-thirties, exhausted, and covered in toddler snot.

Tangled up in three little boys, I was not quite young, wild and free. We spent the morning exploring Central Park, walking several miles. But I love NY, and chaos aside, I was determined to share that love with my husband and kids. Were we out of our minds, bringing young kids to NY, during the busiest time of the year? Probably. My husband and I were trying our best to navigate the busy city, with an enthusiastic 8-year-old and two cranky toddlers. People were hustling about, trying to finish their holiday shopping as a light snow fell from the gray sky. The streets and buildings were garnished with ribbons, lights, and ornaments. I made it back to New York City recently, with my husband and kids. Gen and I have stayed friends ever since. I still remember sitting at the table with those two, a massive plate of syrup-drenched pancakes in front of us, laughing as we recapped the eveningвЂ™s events. Bright lights, music, dancing, culture, shopping, and the search for the perfect diner that was still serving breakfast at 2 AM. We were barely 21, young, wild, and free, exploring the island of Manhattan like we owned it. It was only natural for Gen and me to become the same. Gen and Kelly shared an apartment and had become wonderful friends. I was visiting my best friend, Kelly, who was a freshman at NYU. It was in NY, years ago (not too many years, of course) that I met Genevieve for the first time. Check out her deliciously sweet blog Lady in the Wild West and get acquainted!ДЇluffy Lemon Ricotta Pancakes with Strawberry Sauce I absolutely love this talented lady and canвЂ™t wait for you to join our adventures in brunching here. Lindsey is a chef and baker as well as a mother of three boys, two cats, and ten chickens. Though we live in different parts of the country (she lives in Jackson Hole, WY), IвЂ™m so happy to have her guest blog. Excited? I am! The blog will be led by and feature recipes from one of my favorite friends and foodies Lindsey Johnson! I met Lindsey when she came to visit my apartment roommate while I was a freshman in college. Starting today, I will be hosting a brunch blog every 1st Sunday of the month.

Lemon ricotta pancakes