Stock up on Nutella, cinnamon sugar, nut butters and syrup – Pancake Day is on its way!
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Some countries mark the occasion with Mardi Gras and beaming costumes, while others take to the kitchen — Shrove Tuesday (aka Pancake Day) is a day of celebration. Typically the Tuesday in February or March that immediately precedes Ash Wednesday (the first day of Lent), Shrove Tuesday is the last day you can gorge on your favourite things before Lenten fast begins.
Religious or not, pancakes are loved by so many — nostalgic, fun to make and delicious. Here’re our favourite recipes to try this Pancake Day (this year taking place Tuesday 21 February).
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SWEET
Wholemeal pancake stack with fruity ice cream whip
Gooey chocolate brownie pancakes
South African milk tart pancakes
American hot apple and mascarpone panckes with Maple syrup
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Protein pancakes with cashew-coconut cream
Brown butter pancakes with blueberry compote
Reuben Riffel’s peachy pancakes with ice cream and salted caramel sauce
SAVOURY
Banana and oatmeal protein pancakes
Luke Dale-Roberts’ buckwheat pancakes with langoustines
Smoked salmon with buttermilk pancakes
Gluten free buckwheat pancakes
Spinach, ricotta and rosa tomato pancakes
Vietnamese-style fille pancakes
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