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Nicholas Gavin is the Culinary Creative Director of ChefSteps, where he develops recipes and is responsible for making all the food look beautiful. Nick has worked at ChefSteps for over a decade; he and ChefSteps co-founder Grant Crilly worked together at Modernist Cuisine. Nick has worked in professional kitchens both in the United States and abroad, most notably at Mugaritz in San Sebastian, Spain.

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In the great <a href="https://www.chefsteps.com/recipes/pancakes-vs-waffles">Pancakes vs Waffles</a> debate, pancakes are the beloved underdog—the humble-but-mighty breakfast warrior cherished by a passionate minority. David to waffles’ Goliath. Frodo to waffles’ Sauron. Pacquiao to waffles’ Mayweather. And who can blame that passionate minority? Pancakes are soft and pillowy, with a mouthwatering malty flavor, and they lovingly soak up your syrup and butter to become the decadent stack of deliciousness they are. And good news, pancake lovers: making the best-ever breakfast cakes is super simple—with a little chef know-how, you’ll be on your way to flapjack heaven in no time flat. Enter our badass development chef Nick Gavin, who’s got tons of tips and tricks for pancakes with a nice, even tan; a rich, malty flavor; and a crazy-fluffy texture.Just follow the simple procedure below—including instructions to make a dry mix that you can store or give as a gift!—and then crank up your griddle and get flippin’. Smother those suckers in Vermont maple syrup, cue up old episodes of <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tEVsRLhet2k">Underdog</a>, and celebrate your Team Pancake status. Sometimes it’s good to be David.

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