Crepes- First in a Series-Mushroom Stuffed Crepes with Mexican Sabor
Crêpes feel like a special occasion dish, and often a crêpe bar is requested for weddings or special occasion parties.
They’re wonderfully versatile. They can be rolled and stuffed with cheese, seafood, spinach or mushrooms (as in this delicious recipe), or all of the above for that matter. They can be stacked into a fancy crêpe “cake” with luscious fillings spread between the layers, or simply folded on a plate and sauced or served with berries and whipped cream. And, of course, crêpes are the basis for one of my favorite brunch dishes, Blintzes.
They can go sweet or savory, as large as a dinner plate, or cut into minis for cute little tray passed hors d’ouevre.
Over the next few posts, at this blog and my painperdublog, I’ll be sharing some favorite crêpe preparations, beginning with these very special Mushroom Crêpes with Mexican Sabor, adapted from Patricia Tausend’s great cookbook, Savoring Mexico: Recipes and Reflections on Mexican Cooking, flavored with cilantro and chiles. I know it’s not what most of us in So Cal think of as Mexican food, but it’s not that odd, really. The French were in Mexico for quite a while, during the colonial era, and being lovers of good food, well, it’s no wonder the Mexican people incorporated crêpes into their cuisine.
And while some may try to present crêpes as being intimidating to make, they are really quite simple. I’ve had my friend Kenneth tape me making them, so you can see for yourself.
By the way, they would make a perfect dish for an intimate little Valentine’s dinner. Keep reading below for the recipe and the video…
6 Comments
Thanks for the recipe and for sharing this video.
Alvin
February 22, 2012
You’re very welcome, Alvin. It’s a delicious recipe. Now if I can get my butt in gear, I’ll be sharing more crepe dishes soon.
February 23, 2012
It’s a delicious recipe indeed! Excited to learn more and new crepe dishes from you soon. Thanks for sharing this.
March 19, 2012
I never tried it but after watching the video I think it might be tasty and I will surely try this recipe.
Thanks.
July 9, 2012
Great recipe. If you’re ever in the Los Angeles neighborhood and craving authentic Mexican cuisine, check out chichenitzarestaurant.com
July 25, 2012
Thanks, Juan. I am in L.A., and when I am downtown, I will check out your place.
July 25, 2012