April 1: Crepes

A definite family favorite! There are many recipes for crepes. I simply love this one!

4 eggs, beaten
1 c flour
1 1/3 c milk
2 TB sugar
2 TB butter, melted
1/2 tsp salt
In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, melted butter, flour, sugar and salt until smooth. Heat a medium-sized non stick skillet over medium heat. Grease pan with a small amount of oil applied with a brush or paper towel. Using a 1/4 c measuring cup, fill it scantly with batter and pour into hot pan, tilting the pan so that bottom surface is evenly coated. Cook over medium heat, 30 seconds or until golden brown, flip over and cook for another 15 seconds. Serve immediately.

Suggested fillings:
Sliced strawberries and whipped cream
Butter and powdered sugar
Nutella, bananas and whipped cream
Chocolate chips and chipped cream
Lemon pie filling/or lemon curd and cream cheese

March 31: Apple Crisp

Who doesn't enjoy of bowl of apple crisp topped with vanilla ice cream? This is a great recipe. I made it recently for Young Women's Evening in Excellence and it was a hit.

Mix the following ingredients together and put in 9x13 pan.

5 1/2 cups peeled and sliced apples

1 TB lemon juice, soak the apple sliced in lemon water as you are mixing the other ingredients

1/2 cup sugar

1/2 cup brown sugar

3 TB flour

1/4 tsp salt

1/2 tsp nutmeg

1 tsp cinnamon

Mix the following together and crumble on top of apple mixture.

3/4 cup flour

1/4 cup sugar

1/4 cup brown sugar

1/3 cup butter

Bake at 350 for 50-55 minutes.