A crepe is a thin, delicate pancake that is cooked once and can be eaten on its own or with fillings, whereas a Blintz is a crepe that is always filled (usually with a sweetened cheese mixture), and is cooked twice – once when the crepe is made and a second time after being filled, pan-fried in butter.

Unless you are really devoted to cooking from scratch, purchase the crepes.  The fun is in the filling.  Try anything at least once!!

Crepes Benedict:  Poached (or sliced hard boiled) eggs, bacon and Hollandaise Sauce (package mix/canned).

Apple Cheese Crepes:  Canned pie filling (drain out some of the gooey stuff), sugar, cinnamon, cream cheese mixed with sour cream, and grated cheddar cheese.

Chicken and Mushroom Crepes: Cooked chicken (1#=3 cups), sautéed mushrooms, cream sauce (butter, flour, milk/cream) and a dash of sherry.

Fruit Crepes:  Any fresh fruit  like strawberries, blueberries, peaches or raspberries, sprinkle some powdered sugar on top.  For dessert: Marinate fruit in orange juice/wine, or sprinkle with liquor, top with whipped cream, chocolate sprinkles/sauce.

“Bagels and Lox”:  Smoked salmon, cream cheese, a little onion and capers, a dollop of mustard on the side.