Tag Archives: Crepes

Strawberries Galore!

I’m not sure who was more thrilled to see the “STRAWBERRIES 99 cents per pound” sign hanging at the grocery store, my berry obsessed daughter, or me, her penny-pinching mother. My first thought after seeing the unbelievably low price for fresh strawberries in April was: Rotten fruit. I figured the market was trying to get rid of expired produce and would be happy to take 99 cents rather than dump the berries and take a hit. As it turns out, the cheap strawberries are perfectly wonderful and come courtesy of unusually cold weather in Florida. According to our market’s produce … Continue reading →

Crepes for Christmas

Apparently, not everyone eats fresh muffins on Christmas morning. One of my best friends just shot me an email regarding my blog about Christmas Muffins. In it she very gently (and humorously) reminds me that some families take a different approach to Christmas breakfast. In her home the entire clan gathers in the kitchen to cook together. Their Christmas breakfast recipe of choice: Crepes. Most people consider crepes a delicious dessert option, but they can also be served as a delicate breakfast treat. If you are looking to add a special dish to your Christmas morning you might consider these … Continue reading →

Crepes

Decidedly French, crepes are light, fluffy, and delicious. Often thought of as a super-thin pancake, crepes can be filled with any number of toppings. They are simple enough to make on a weekday morning, but elegant enough to make for guests or as a holiday breakfast treat. This weekend, instead of the usual pancakes and eggs, why not try some delicious crepes? They’ll transport you to a little village in France, there the light shines on cobblestone streets and people are happy to see you when you walk by. Here’s my recipe for crepes, shared by a friend who lives … Continue reading →

Chicken and Spinach Crepes

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For this recipe, you will need all purpose flour, skim milk, eggs, non-stick spray, fresh mushrooms, carrots, green onions, skim milk, cornstarch, dry sherry, shredded cheddar cheese, frozen chopped spinach, and cooked chicken breast. To prep for this recipe, you will need to slice your mushrooms and green onions and then shred the carrots. You can use chicken breasts, although I like to use the precooked chicken strips. Either way, it should be finely chopped. To make the crepes, mix 3/4 cup of all purpose flour, 1 cup of skim milk, one beaten egg, and a dash of salt. Once … Continue reading →