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Savory kale pancakes

These vegetable fritter-like pancakes are packed with local kale and green onion, a vegetarian's delight. For a meatier version, I like to chop up some Alaska-grown beef bacon from Mat Valley Meats. Traditionally, these are made with ground pork, but you can substitute smoked bacon or omit meat altogether for a vegetarian version.

These are easy to master once you get the hang of pan-frying at the right temperature. Even my enthusiastic neighbor's daughter, Emilie, a 12-year-old up-and-coming chef, has mastered them. It's best to use a heavy-bottom pan or a well-seasoned cast-iron skillet.

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