Crepes are very thin, cooked pancakes that originated in Brittany, France. You can find variations in almost every country. Italy has the crespella, a very similar version that is made with olive oil instead of butter. The Dutch are known for "pannekoeken"... sounds like pancake. The Spanish have the tortilla which is also a version of a pancake.

No matter what the name, almost all of these treats were created because of their use of inexpensive, and readily available ingredients. Crepes are versatile, there are sweet and savory uses and can be found at take out stands "creperies", eateries or even formal dining venues. They are usually stuffed and folded to hold in the chef's choice of offerings.

Click here for a tried and true crepe recipe, if you want to make a savory crepe, eliminate the sugar and vanilla.   

Click Here for Ricotta Gnocchi Recipe, all the taste of the potato version but a little bit easier to make.