Notes On Crepes And Crepe Batters; Quick Ways With Crepes - Maxim CM5 Owner's Manual

Notes on Crepes and Crepe Batters

Some say "crepe" (rhymes with pep). Others say "crepe" (rhymes
with drape). No matter how you pronounce it, it's a delicious
"envelope" for almost any filling you can think of.
• An easy, imaginative way to stretch expensive ingredients or
everyday leftovers...
• A party appetizer, main course or dessert that will make the
meal memorable.
• Use crepes from the refrigerator or the freezer for an instant late-
night snack or Sunday breakfast treat.
• An entertaining, do-it-yourself hors d'oeuvres for guests — they
can fill and decorate their own crepes as they please.
• A tender light alternative to pasta in dishes calling for lasagna,
cannelloni, manicotti and even noodles.
• A perfect way to add appeal to children's meals, dinner for one
or two and for those "what-shall-we-have nights". . . far easier
to make and serve than your family, guests or even you
might believe!

Quick Ways With Crepes

• Ideal for "instant" entrées, desserts and party treats.
• Fill crepes with heated, canned pie fillings (apple, cherry,
blueberry), roll and serve topped with ice cream or
whipped cream
• For a delicious companion dish to any meat, fry onions and
fresh mushrooms in butter, roll in crepes and keep hot in oven
until served.
• Moisten canned corned or roast beef hash with milk or broth until
it's spreadable. Spoon onto crepes, roll and brush with melted
butter. Bake until hot.
• Leftover crepes make good noodles in soup. Just roll crepes
tightly and slice crosswise. Add to soup just before serving.
• Fresh fruit of any kind, combined with yogurt or sour cream,
makes a breakfast filling for crepes.
• Crepes folded into quarters can be heated in maple syrup or
honey thinned with orange juice.
• Canned tuna or salmon combined with a thick white (cream)
sauce can be rolled in a crepe, then baked until hot.
• For extra seasoning, try sliced ripe olives, diced pimento, sliced
hard cooked eggs. Add lemon juice to taste.
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