Hands down, my favorite recipe (especially for parties - Superbowl anyone?) is also one of the simplest, classiest, and most versatile: the Crepe or, as the French would say, Crêpe (from the Latin term crispa meaning curled). It's basically a thin pancake but what it lacks in thickness it makes up for in utility.
Crepes are very much underrated as one of the best food staples out there. You can make a ton of them to last for up to three days. They can be entrées or snacks and you can dress them up as sweet, savory, or anywhere in between.
You don't need one of those fancy crepe makers either. In fact, you don't need anything fancy at all. Just you, a frying pan, a spatula, and the most basic kitchen ingredients. It takes less than 20 minutes and if you make them for a big party it's a great "buffet" snack for your friends and family to add toppings as desired.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (I traded this out for Coconut flour as a healthier option)
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk (I used almond milk)
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tablespoons butter (you can exchange this for applesauce)
- Oil
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour and eggs. Add in milk and water, stirring to combine. Add the salt and butter (or applesauce), beat until smooth.
- Heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium heat.
- Pour or scoop the batter onto the pain - 1/4 cup for smaller crepes, 1/2 cup for larger crepes.
- Tilt the pan with a circular motion so the batter coats the surface evenly.
- Cook the crepe about one to two minutes until the bottom is lightly brown. Loosen with a spatula, turn, and cook the other side. Serve warm as desired.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to three days (wrap in plastic or foil).
Credit: Allrecipes
For a sweet crepe, add some Nutella with fruit like bananas or strawberries or both. Don't forget the powdered sugar topping!
For a savory crepe, add your own mixing of vegetables, meat, cheese, and spices like I did. I wanted a hearty breakfast so I combined broccoli, tomatoes, carrots, ham, eggs/egg whites, milk, cheese, salt and pepper on a crepe with a low-fat cream cheese spread. Top it off with Ketchup and you've got yourself a gourmet meal:
You can roll it up, fold it in half, or layer another one on top. Enjoy!
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