What is a good side dish for chicken crepes?
Vegetables Cooked and lightly seasoned veggies work best. Think wilted spinach, caramelized onion, blanched asparagus, sauteed mushrooms or roasted veggies like sweet pepper, zucchini or tomato.
Why is my crepe not crispy?
If the batter is too thick, your pancake won’t be crispy later. Now you can crank up the heat a little bit to between low and medium, or closer to medium (this depends on your stove too) Drizzle with some melted butter (I didn’t). Sprinkle the toppings on the batter when it’s still “wet” so they stick better.
What are the differences between a dessert crepe and a main dish crepe?
Crêpes are usually of two types: sweet or savoury, the main difference is the flour used (plain flour or buckwheat flour respectively). They may then be rolled or folded, and filled with different ingredients. Depending on the filling ingredients, filled crêpes can be either a dessert dish or a main course.
What French holiday celebrates crêpes?
La Chandeleur
Every year on February 2, France observes La Chandeleur, a.k.a. Candlemas, a.k.a. a day dedicated to eating crêpes. The Catholic religious holiday is exactly 40 days after Christmas, but it also has origins in an older pre-Christian holiday celebrating the harvest and marking the midway point of winter.
What is a good side dish with blintzes?
Because a blintz is made with cheese stuffing, it goes great with fruit, whether it’s on top of the blintz or served on the side. A salad also makes a great addition to a blintz spread. For an appetizer, you can always serve your blintzes with a side of sliced cucumbers, asparagus, red peppers, and tomatoes.
What flour is best for crepes?
Whole-wheat flour is the top-recommended flour for crepe making. Cake Flour – I bet you can’t guess what cake flour is meant for. That’s right! It’s designed for cake.