Fine dinners, exquisite luncheons, breathtaking desserts, even charming high teas abound, but rarely does one come across a breakfast that could be described as a culinary masterpiece.
Now I'm well aware that when it comes to preparing the most important meal of the day, necessity if an infinately greater consideration that quality as we plod around our kitchens on bleary eyed-mornings. But surely there are ways of creating a stimulating and healthy morning meal without the standard reliance on pulses and grain.

Wouldn't you make your morning treck to work just that little bit happier if you'd just enjoyed a fantastic start to the day?


After a tenuous ammount of research, I've decided to settle on crepes as my first 'Gourmet Breakfast Treat'. Although you can fill crepes with almost anything, because I have a sweet tooth, I've chosen hazelnut & banana.


French Hazelnut Crepes
Basic Ingredients - A simple and delicious crepe batter that takes a few minutes, costs almost nothing and can be made from ingredients that every household should have at hand

1 Cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs

1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup water

1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tbsp. butter (melted)


Directions

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and the eggs. Gradually add in the milk and water, stirring to combine. Add the salt and butter; beat until smooth.
Heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium high heat. Pour or scoop the batter onto the griddle, using approximately 1/4 cup for each crepe. Tilt the pan with a circular motion so that the batter coats the surface evenly.

Cook the crepe for about 2 minutes, until the bottom is light brown. Loosen with a spatula, turn and cook the other side. Serve hot or top with:


Topping - Hazelnut Spread (like nutella), Bananas or Strawberries, whipped cream


Once you've made your crepes (see above), Spread hazelnut spread onto each crepe. Arrange 1 sliced banana (or several strawberry slices) down the center of each one. Roll up, and place in a warm skillet over medium heat. Let them warm up for about 90 seconds. Transfer to plates, and serve topped with whipped cream - fantastic!