Crepes, the thin and fluffy pancakes that always manage to seem slightly exotic to those more familiar with the thicker American-style of pancake, are as easy to make as they are to eat. Once you discover this, you might find yourself more inclined to make them on a regular basis, which is where a book such as Crêpes: Sweet & Savory Recipes for the Home Cook comes in handy.
The book has recipes for 15 different varieties of basic crepes, with 11 suitable for savory dishes and 4 sweeter ones for dessert crepes, and all are used in different combinations to create dramatically different dishes. Technique is thoroughly covered, with suggestions on what size pan to use as well as how to mix the batter and how to determine the right moment to flip the pancake. There are also tips for storing crepes, so you'll have them on-hand when you are ready for them. Recipes include Cheese Blintzes, Tomato Crepes with Ratatouille, Blue Corn Crepes with Leeks and Mushrooms, Strawberry and Ricotta Crepes and Chocolate and Hazelnut Praline Crepes, as well as many more mouthwatering combinations.
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