What's for Dinner Tonight? Savory and Sweet Crepes with Innovative Side Dishes

Cooking dinner at home is an enjoyable and rewarding experience, especially when you have ideas that are both creative and delicious. Tonight, we're trying a delightful combination of Smoked Salmon Crepes with Baked Potato and Garlic Butter Cheese Coleslaw, as well as Berry Crepes with Raspberries and Strawberry Coulis, all served with a touch of ice cream. This meal is not only tasty but also easy and quick to prepare.

Chef's Quick and Easy Dinner Guide

For those days when you're running out of time, these dishes require minimal preparation. Here's what I did in just 40 minutes:

Ingredients at Hand:

Smoked Salmon Baked Potato Garlic Butter Cheese Coleslaw Sour Cream Fresh Raspberries and Strawberries Ice Cream Crepes Batter Shrimp for Prawn Mornay Grilled Zucchini Capers Butter

Everything else, like the coleslaw and ice cream, were already prepared from previous meals I had in the fridge or freezer, ready to be used as needed. The crepes batter I made would also serve for tomorrow’s main course.

Flexible Crepe Dishes

Crepes are excellent because they can be served in various ways, making them a versatile choice. With a little oven time for the potatoes, I was able to whip up a delicious meal. For tomorrow, I might try Prawn Mornay, which would be accompanied by a grilled zucchini and caper salad. For dessert, I'll serve a traditional Stewed Apple filled with brown sugar and cinnamon butter.

Double-Serve Crepe Batter

For added convenience, I made a double batch of the crepe batter, so tomorrow’s dinner is already prepared. This way, I can use the same crepes with different fillings and accompaniments. The sky is the limit when it comes to serving these crepes!

Why Crepes Are Fantastic

From a single crepe batter, you can make multiple meals that last a couple of days. They're a great option for those times when you need to host a potluck gathering and want to prepare something impressive and easy at the same time.

My housemate's reaction was priceless. She had a 'vacant look,' which I found rather amusing. However, she was pleased with the culinary prowess displayed tonight.

Sample Dinner Solutions

Deciding what to cook for dinner doesn't necessarily need to be complicated. It could be influenced by:

Cravings inspired by something you've seen in a commercial or a movie Leftover vegetables you want to use up before they go bad A leftover dish from the previous night that you don't want to waste A colorful salad you might want to make with ripe tomatoes A craving that can be satisfied with a particular filling or a side like Brussels sprouts with bacon

Ultimately, the decision is based on my preference and practicality. No matter the choice, I always ensure that what I prepare is something I will enjoy eating. If liver ends up in the fridge, it most definitely would not be on the menu.

Additional Resources

For more inspiration, check out our extensive selection of crepe recipes and ideas. Whether you're cooking for the week or just for tonight, these suggestions will keep your dinner options exciting and delicious.