Eating Healthy in a Tough Economy!

If you have never had a Crepe, you are missing out!  Even better, get creative in your kitchen, and whip up a batch of Crepes.  Crepes are native to France and the definition of Crepe in latin is crispa meaning curled.  Crepes are basically very thin pancakes.  They are filled with a variety of things.  Crepe Suzette  is a Crepe with a filling of sugar, orange and liqueur.  Personally, I fill them with fruit and even scrambled eggs and cheese.  Crepes are very simple to make and they are a hit for breakfast, dessert or any meal.  I like to make Crepes for Sunday morning breakfast.  I fill half with apple filling and half with scrambled eggs and cheese.  The following is a recipe from allrecipes.com.  It is one I have used and it works very well.  http://allrecipes.com/recipe/basic-crepes/

If you follow these simple steps, you can't go wrong!

1.  An easy way to mix your Crepes is in a blender.

2.  Use a non-stick egg pan for the Crepes.  You can use either butter or a non-
      stick spray.  Once your pan is greased, it should be ok for the duration of
      cooking the rest of the crepes, so you are not utilizing a lot of grease!

Pour batter in the center of pan 

Rotate pan to spread the batter evenly in the pan

Using a rubber spatula, loosen the sides of the crepe, turn it over and cook slightly on the other side

Apple Filling                       

Scrambled Eggs

Finished Product!   Enjoy!

From my kitchen to yours, find your inner culinary soul and enjoy cooking!  Valentine's Day is fast approaching.  Why not be bold and avoid the crowded restaurants and create your own romantic bounty of food!  In the words of Julia Child:
I think careful cooking is love, don't you? The loveliest thing you can cook for someone who's close to you is about as nice a valentine as you can give.
Julia Child

Until we meet again, Happy Cooking and....Bon Appetite !