Insight Editions - Parks and Recreation: Galentines Day: The Official Guide to Friendship, Fun, and Cocktails

Celebrate the most important ladies in your life this Galentines Day the original way: with a spread of delicious breakfast foods (including frittatas and waffles, of course!), fabulous gifts and decorations, and creative party activitiesall made by hand, Leslie Knope style, with love.

EASY VEGETARIAN

We need to remember whats important in life: friends, waffles, and work. Or waffles, friends, work. Doesnt matter, but work is third. Leslie Knope

If youre like Leslie, you probably believe with all of your heart that your local diner has the best waffles in the world. But give these light and airy waffles a try and enjoy them with friendsand extra whipped cream, of course.

SERVES 4 TO 6

PREP TIME: 10 MINUTES

COOK TIME: 5 MINUTES PER WAFFLE

WHAT YOU NEED

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cups whole milk, warmed
• cup butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• Toppings: Whipped cream, syrups of choice, assorted jams, and fresh fruit

HOW YOU MAKE IT

In a bowl, whisk together flour, salt, baking powder, and sugar. Preheat a waffle iron to 375F.

In another bowl, beat eggs. Stir in milk, butter, and vanilla extract. Pour the milk mixture into the flour mixture; whisk gently just until blended (a few lumps are OK).

Ladle batter into the preheated waffle iron. Cook until golden and crisp, about 5 to 6 minutes. Repeat with remaining batter. Serve immediately with toppings.

MAKE IT GLUTEN-FREE: Use a gluten-free flour blend in place of the all-purpose flour.

MAKE IT VEGAN: Use equivalent amount of a plant-based egg product in place of the eggs. Substitute plant-based butter and milk for dairy butter and milk.

ALLERGENS: Wheat, dairy

EASY GLUTEN-FREE

In an attempt to impress her new jet-setting beau, Justin, Leslie decides to throw a dinner partyand winds up demonstrating that she really has no idea how to throw a dinner party. Youll suffer no such fate with these cheesy, veggie-packed mini frittatas. Theyre full of flavor and so easy to make, the prospect of entertaining will fill you with delight, not dread.

SERVES 6 TO 8

PREP TIME: 10 MINUTES

COOK TIME: 20 MINUTES

WHAT YOU NEED

• Cooking spray
• 8 large eggs
• cup milk
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• teaspoon kosher salt
• teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 cup finely diced ham (optional)
• 4 green onions, finely chopped
• 1 small zucchini, shredded and squeezed dry
• small red pepper, finely chopped
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

HOW YOU MAKE IT

Preheat oven to 350F. Spray twelve 2 -inch muffin cups with cooking spray.

In a bowl, beat eggs, milk, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper until well blended. Add ham (if using), green onions, zucchini, red pepper, and cup of the cheese; mix well.

Spoon about to cup egg mixture into each cup. Sprinkle with remaining cup cheese.

Bake just until eggs are set, about 20 to 22 minutes. Run a small knife around each cup. Let stand for 5 minutes.

MAKE IT VEGAN: Omit the ham. Use equivalent amount of a plant-based egg product in place of the eggs. Use plant-based cheese in place of the cheddar cheese.

MAKE IT VEGETARIAN: Omit the ham.

ALLERGENS: Dairy

EASY GLUTEN-FREE