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On Monday, I shared the news about my exciting new partnership with Motrin and my upcoming Make it Happen Monday challenge. I decided that I wanted to master some new cooking skills by creating a classic French menu. With Coquilles St. Jacques as the appetizer, Coq au Vin for a main dish and Crepes Suzette for dessert, I’m looking forward to tasting the results!
I’ve already been busy working towards reaching my goal by reading about some of the classic techniques I’ll need to employ, shopping for ingredients and talking to friends that have made the dishes before. And since there will be plenty of cooking to do on the big day, I also decided to make part of the food in advance.
The basic French crepe recipe I’ll be using for the Crepes Suzette makes crepes that can be prepared in advance and frozen. And while I’m sure they’ll be delicious in this recipe, they’re actually great to have on hand to fill with all kinds of tasty delicacies!
What I love about these crepes is that that they’re suitable for both sweet and savoury dishes. While you could make them a little sweeter by blending in a few tablespoons of sugar, I personally find that the sweet fillings often used with the crepes provide all the flavour I need anyways.
Now that I have the crepes ready, I’ll need to practice my flambé techniques, since the final dish requires lighting Grand Marnier syrup on fire. I have to admit that I’m a little nervous about that since it’s something I’ve never done before when cooking, so I figure practicing beforehand just makes sense!
I’ll soon be sharing the results of my challenge and the recipes I made, so make sure to check back in and see how I did! And if you’ve mastered this French crepe recipe and are looking for something a little heartier, check out this Classic Waffle Recipe!
Basic French Crepes
Basic crepes suitable for both sweet and savoury fillings.
Ingredients
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup flour
- 1 tbsp. melted butter
Instructions
- In large bowl, beat eggs and milk with electric mixer until combined.
- Add flour and beat until smooth. Add butter and blend into batter.
- Let batter sit in fridge for approximately one hour.
- Heat stovetop burner to medium. Pour 1/4 cup of batter into greased non-stick pan and swirl pan to coat bottom.
- Cook one minute, flipping halfway through, until crepes are barely golden.
- Remove to plate and repeat with remaining batter.
- Fill and eat crepes or freeze for up to one month.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 10 Serving Size: 10 ServingsAmount Per Serving: Calories: 90Total Fat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 61mgSodium: 43mgCarbohydrates: 11gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 4g
We love crepes, we also make large batches and freeze them they keep great.
you made this look so easy
Love crepes, so versatile.
I love Crepes, especially for breakfast. My wife doesn’t make them often so it’s a real treat for us when she does. Had no idea they could be frozen, thank you for letting us know this.
We love crepes in our home!! I will have to try making them at home now. Thanks for the inspiration
Crepes are great. A bit strange though to have an OTC company sponsor a recipe involving alcohol. The two don’t mix well in real life.
BF makes the most delicious crepes. Now I want some :D
ooooh keep us posted on your flambé haha! Ive never made crepes before- it’s actually a great idea since they are so versatile- I could make them for any meal- thanks for the recipe!
My uncle is french & used to make these for us all the time, including the Grand Marnier flambe. I have never done it myself since it’s a little intimidating. But they are fabulous!
we love crepes and so easy to make