Food glossary
What is Crêpe?
Crêpe — Thin French pancake, served with sweet or savoury fillings or toppings. The best known is crêpes Suzette, which are crêpes served with a sauce made from fresh orange juice, orange zest, sugar, butter and Grand Marnier, flamed at the table before serving. If you invest in a proper crêpe pan it can make life easier - it's a short-sided frying pan about 20cm/8in across. The non-stick versions are…
Thin French pancake, served with sweet or savoury fillings or toppings. The best known is crêpes Suzette, which are crêpes served with a sauce made from fresh orange juice, orange zest, sugar, butter and Grand Marnier, flamed at the table before serving.
If you invest in a proper crêpe pan it can make life easier - it's a short-sided frying pan about 20cm/8in across. The non-stick versions are best.
Crêpes can be served as soon as they're made but they can be pre-made. Layer each crêpe between a sheet of greaseproof paper then wrap them in cling film and either store them in the fridge for use the next day. They freeze well, too, for up to a month.