dsi1 wrote:

> Popovers were a hot food item here a decade ago but you hardly hear
> about them anymore. I've made them a couple of times but never
> understood the appeal. They're sorta like Jiffy Pop in that they are an
> amazing sight to see.

A more versatile cousin of popovers is cream puffs. You can fill them
with savory or sweet foods. Here's a reliable recipe:

<http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/cream-puffs-recipe/index.html>