What Are Crepes and How to Make Them?
Crepes are thin pancakes, which are usually made from wheat flour. The word derives from the Latin word for curled. Crepes originate from a region in the northwest of France called Brittany but they are now popular all over the world, including in the Americas. Crepes are usually served with cider in Brittany and they can be filled with savory or sweet fillings. They can be used in many holiday recipes or served as a snack. Popular savory crepe fillings include any combination of mushrooms, cheese, ham, spinach, asparagus, eggs, artichoke, meat, chicken, and ratatouille. Sweet crepes are served as desserts and these might contain sugar, melted chocolate, whipped cream, custard, sliced soft fruit, maple syrup, or lemon juice. Crepe Suzette is a very famous French recipe. This is a crepe with Grand Marnier or a similar liqueur, as well as grated orange rind. Dessert crepes are usually rolled up and baked, sauteed or lightly fried. A lot of chefs like to wrap Beef Wellington in a crepe. T
