This book proves that you don't have to wait till the weekend to enjoy pancakes. Taking inspiration from countries all over the world, this dynamic collection of recipes shows how versatile and easy pancakes can be. After all, pancakes were originally designed as the quickest of quick breads, requiring no oven and no rising. There are more traditionalstyle favorites like Ricotta pancakes with Banana and Honeycomb Orange Butter; Buttermilk and Spelt Pancake Stack with Poached Blackberries; and Potato Latkes with Fried Eggs. Then we venture into farther territory with recipes for French Galettes with Leeks and Merguez sausage; Japanese Okonomiyaki with Shredded Cabbage, Shrimp and Tamarind Sauce; Chinese Rice Flour Pancakes with Shitake and Sugar Snap Peas; and Russian Blini with Smoked Salmon. Organized into chapters on Breakfast & Brunch, Snacks, Main Meals, and Desserts, Pancakes Makes the World Go Round shows that nothing brings us together better than a warm stack of pancakes.