🥞 Caramelized Banana Crepes and Pineapple Marmalade (plus a crepe for every occasion)


Hey there,

Crepes have a reputation for being tricky, but they really aren't. They take a little bit of practice and often the first one is the cooks treat, if you know what I mean. But once you get the hang of the batter and the pan, they come together quickly. This week I'm sharing two new recipes plus every crepe I make, sweet and savory, simple and celebratory.

⚡️ NEW This Week: Caramelized Banana Crepes and Pineapple Marmalade Two new recipes that belong together. You can prep both recipes in just shy of 30 minutes. Get the marmalade going so it can simmer while you work on the crepes. Or (even better) make it up to 2 weeks in advance.

  • Buckwheat Crepes: That don't fall apart (without cheating and using regular AP flour!). The secret: a bit of oat flour. it adds a lovely nutty note and keeps them gluten-free.
  • Classic Breakfast Crepes: Light and buttery - perfect with just a squeeze of lemon and sugar
  • Savory Crepes: Filled with ham and gruyere - they make any morning feel like a Paris café
  • Strawberry Crepes: Fresh berries and extra-rich, vanilla whipped cream. Pure comfort
  • Crepe Cake: This is one gorgeous cake and it's simple to make.

Give one a try if you're looking to make breakfast extra special this weekend (or next week) - they all hold up well in the fridge and freeze well too. I'd love to hear which one becomes your favorite.

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Until Sunday,

Caramelized Banana Crepes


Pineapple Marmalade


Buckwheat Crepes

Breakfast Crepes

Savory Crepes

Strawberry Crepes

Crepe Cake

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