CREPiNi Published in Whole Foods Magazine

In the February issue of Whole Foods Magazine, CREPiNi, along with Acme Smoked Fish Corp., declared their partnership in offering Wild Smoked Salmon with Cream Cheese Crepes.

This crepe combines Acme's signature Smoked Salmon with CREPiNi's notable naked, all natural, crepe. 

For more information on this partnership and to stay abreast of Food News, click here for more information.

Top Five Kid-Friendly Crepe Ideas for Parents and Teachers

Kids ranging from three to to nine love to play with their food.
Learning through play is a great way to exercise one's creativity, ingenuity, and even critical thinking skills.

The great aspect about crepes is that they are versatile and pliable enough to be played with. All you need is a list of ideas, rambunctious kids, and an endless supply of crepes.

Here are top five ways you can incorporate more fun and play with your meals. Not only will kids have a great time interacting with their food but you will be able to make timeless memories right in your kitchen.

1.) In Japan, popular creperies use ice cream sculptures to encapsulate popular cartoon or anime figures inside of their crepes. All you need are naked-style crepes, candy pieces, colorful ice cream flavors (like green tea or strawberry), and ice cream scoops to achieve this activity.

2.) Kids love bunnies,'nuff said. Follow the image below to replicate this delicious bunny crepe. It's also a great way to celebrate Easter, after the little ones are done searching for Easter eggs.

3.) Strawberry shortcake is a popular dessert, pop culture character, and inspiration behind this crepe cake idea. Instead of whipped cream, kids can layer flavored yogurt. Bon apetite!

4.) If your kid is learning to love Roy G. Biv (the colors of the rainbow), then they will surely love this idea. Make different colored crepes with your kids, and have them place them according to the colors of the rainbow.

5.) Self expression via speaking, writing, and with making funny faces on crepes is a healthy way to express emotions. When kids make funny faces on whole grain crepes with apples, yogurt, and nuts, they will also eat healthier too.

Aside from doting households, teachers can uses these kid-friendly crepe ideas in classrooms to promote creativity, teamwork, and self-expression.

Do you have a kid-friendly crepe idea? Sound off below!

Five Best Wedding Crepe Cake Pictures

Planning a wedding can be stressful, especially with finding ways to make your day unique and memorable. A great way to make your wedding stand out is by breaking the all-white wedding cake tradition.

All-white wedding cakes are a time-honored tradition: because white represents purity and cake eating during weddings represents fertility and endurance.

However, more and more weddings are venturing into trendy new twists on the typical wedding cake: such as the wedding crepe cake.

Wedding crepe cakes are sparking a trend across the nation thanks to Pinterest, foodies, and all around crepe lovers.

If you are an ardent crepe lover, and want ideas on how to set your wedding cake apart from the rest, check out these six best wedding crepe cake pictures

1.) For this particular crepe, you would need to stack whisper-thin crepes. Use our naked-style crepes with this tall-tiered treat and consider using mouth-watering fillings such as chestnut, marscapone, or vanilla.

2.) A wonderful way to combine both a modern and Victorian element to your wedding crepe cake is by adorning the top with fresh white, red, or pink roses (as you see below). The rose's aroma will add a light floral taste to your crepe cake and it will add a dash of elegance to your reception.

3.) A great wedding crepe cake has different layers elevated upward. Often times, bakers use different sized crepes to achieve this feat. If you want to cut back on time, you can use CREPiNi's mini crepes atop regular naked-style crepes to yield a delicious wedding crepe cake like this.

4.) Nowadays, more weddings involve multi-colored wedding cakes. If you want to experiment, try making crepes with different pastel-colored food dyes and stack them together. Remember to add a luscious filling in between like butter cream, vanilla, or white chocolate ganache.

5.) If you're an ardent choco-holic, consider layering chocolate crepes. Chocolate crepes tend to have a rich, dark, satisfying finish and often make a strong impression with friends and family.

And there you have it. Multiple ideas, pictures, and suggestions that will help inspire you to cultivate your dream wedding crepe cake. If you want something ready-made, visit: http://www.crepini.com/ for chocolate or vanilla mille-crepe cakes.

Are you planning a wedding? What are your thoughts on wedding crepe cakes? Sound off!

Top 5 Craft Beer Crepe Recipes

Beer drinking to many is considered an art form. Whether it's testing out craft beers such as Indian Pale Ales, Imperial Stouts, or even learning to discern various bitter-tasting beers, it's a luxury good with staying power.

The craft beer movement has been exponentially growing in recent years due to breweries, events dedicated to the beer-savvy, and with the recent boom of independent craft beer makers.

What makes this movement noteworthy is that it has made strides in higher-end restaurant menus. Recipes such as Guinness ice cream, beer-battered fried chicken, pale ale chili, and beer-braised pot roast have tongues wagging.

But what about beer-based crepes? Imagine adding your favorite ale into a crepe dish? The possibilities are endless.

 We scoured the web to find five delicious craft beer influenced crepe recipes that may even rival what you get at your local gourmand-type restaurant.

1.) Beer Crepes with Beer Caramelized Apples
Instead of reminiscing about college days (it's time to retire the keg), why not use your favorite beer to make crepes with caramelized apples? This recipe works with any pale ale or wheat beer brand! Click here for recipe.

2.) Beer-Batter Crepes by Rachel Ray
Rachel Ray can do no wrong in the kitchen. Especially with this delicious yet simple recipe that only calls for beer, eggs, milk, butter, flour and salt. Click here for recipe.

3.) Pumpkin Crepes with Beer and Cinnamon Apples and a Chocolate Drizzle
Pumpkin flavored lattes, foods, and trends may be a Fall-type trend but makes a yearly impression if it's combined with your favorite craft beer. It's a divine recipe that will make Fall-lovers rejoice all year round. Click here for recipe.

4.) Beer-Battered Herb Crepes
What makes this particular beer-based crepe dish unique is the amalgamation of herbs used. If you are on a diet, this is the best crepe recipe for you since it calls for light beer, low fat milk, whole wheat flour, and eggs enriched with omega-3. Click here for recipe.

5.) Mexican Chocolate Beer Crepes
This is the kind of recipe that can be used for dessert or for breakfast according to food blogger Lillie Sue.This unique recipe uses three Mexican chilies, Mexican chocolate stout, and a great heaping of Ghiradelli squares. Is your mouth watering yet? Click here for recipe.

Have you dabbled in the kitchen and concocted your own beer-based crepe recipe? If so, feel free to share your cooking advice!

CREPiNi Attends Summer Fancy Food Show 2014

CREPiNi and The Crepe Team will serve delicious crepes at this years Summer Fancy Food Show. This year's show is held at the Jacob Javits center in Manhattan, New York from June 29 until July 1. CREPiNi's booth number is #4701, and enclosed below is a map that highlights our location.

Food distributors, registrants, and consumers in the business will partake in a wide variety of CREPiNi sweet and savory crepes. 

At this year's show we plan to introduce attendees to our newly kosher-certified crepes such as our apple blini, as well as serve delectable vanilla and chocolate mille-crepe-cakes. We're also bringing out our naked-style crepes such as our 3" cocktail crepes, 6" chocolate crepes, 10" classic naked crepes, and our 13' multigrain crepes. 

Foodies will be able to feast on an eclectic variety of filled crepes. We're bringing out our spinach feta, cheese raisin, and veggie roll (formerly braised cabbage) crepes for our ardent fans.

This year's Fancy Food Show is making strides via Twitter. If you are attending the show, and happen to enjoy what you're eating at the CREPiNi booth, tag us @Crepini on Twitter. We'd love to see your delicious tweets. 

CREPiNi Attends Brooklyn Eats Trade Show

 

CREPiNi and The Crepe Team showcased sweet and savory crepes at the Brooklyn Eats Trade Show June 27, 2014.This is Brooklyn's first food and beverage trade show that both supports food manufacturing businesses and creates a borough-wide community of food producers. 

Buyers, distributors, and hospitality representatives savored Brooklyn's finest culinary treats. Companies such as JoMart Chocolates, The Red Hook Winery, Steve's Ice Cream, Fatty Sundays, Damascus Bakery, Spoonable, Better Off Spread, and countless others, provided attendees with inimitable foodie experiences. 

The brainchild behind Brooklyn Eats is the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce, which is a community that supports and advocates for its constituent's businesses. Interested in learning more about the event? Check out their website here. 

CREPiNi Products are Kosher-Certified

CREPiNi pledges to certify all of their products by 2016. These versatile crepes are easy to heat, can be served as appetizers, and do wonders at parties.

Not only that, but they are geared up for this year's Fancy Food Show. CREPiNi will be exhibiting at booth #4701 in the Javitz Center June 29 through July 1st. Attendees will get to sample an array of crepes such as spinach feta, cheese raisin, apple, veggie roll and crepe cakes.

Visit www.crepini.com for more information on our products. Follow us @Crepini for updates on the Fancy Food Show.

What is a Mille Crepe Cake?

A Mille Crepe Cake is cake with several crepe layers. In between each layer is freshly-made cream, custard or sauces. The crepes, itself, are made with flour, eggs, sugar, and milk.

In French, mille means a thousand, and it often refers to the many layers found within the crepe cake. Crepe cake layers can vary from 30 to even a hundred layers. It all depends on the recipe and the chef.

Crepe cakes are a popular treat across the United States, especially in New York City. Crepe cakes can range from different creams, layers, and even different styles.

We even compiled a list of popular crepe cake recipes for you to try at home!


Grand Marnier Crepe Cake
Grand Marnier is a popular liquor used in gourmet treats. With this recipe, make sure you use grated orange zest to revitalize your cake. Click here for recipe.


Boston Cream Crepe Cake
Instead of driving all the way Boston for a Boston Cream Pie you can make a Boston Cream Crepe Cake at home with fresh custard, rich ganache, and with crepe layers. Click here for recipe.


Creme Brulee Crepe Cake
Imagine a crepe cake with a creme brulee glaze? This recipe ensures that and a light, airy, guilt-free taste. Click here for recipe.


Coconut Cream Crepe Cake
It can only taste like a dream. This delicacy takes patience, coconut cream, and extra-attention. The end result is a beautifully stacked cake that even Snow White would approve of. Click here for recipe.


CREPiNi now sells crepe cakes on it's online store. We have different sizes of our Vanilla and Chocolate crepe cakes for sale now. Check it out here!

CREPiNi Featured on FRESH by Brookshire's Blog

CREPiNi made a great first impression with Myste Snow, a contributing writer from FRESH by Brookshire's website.

Snow wrote, "You can add a little sophistication to your life with [these] delicious, ready-to-heat crepes!"


She also raved that, "They are an ideal blend of the French crepe and the Russian blini."

Interested in reading more? Click here to read the rest of this insightful article.

CREPiNi Fans Threw a Crepe Party in Maryland

Crepe party picture courtesy of Sherryn 

Daniel

Crepes are not only delicious and easy to cook with, but they can also be used to theme a birthday party.

Just last weekend, local Maryland blogger Sherryn Daniel, who manages Best of Baltimore Blog, held an intimate birthday party and featured CREPiNi's naked, spinach &feta, and sour cherry crepes for her crepe making station.

Sherryn custom-made crepes for her guests by using fresh spinach, pepper jack cheese, tomatoes, olives, and Italian white truffle cream. She would later fold the crepes into fourths, and microwave them for 45 seconds.

Guests loved how the crepes held the filling together and that they were already ready-made. No need to spend 30 minutes making them from scratch.

Crepes were also paired with Turkish Jams ranging from sour cherry, orange rind, pear, and lemon for a more unique tasting experience.

Crepe lovers were impressed with what they ate and also had something to say about about their crepe making/eating experience.

"These are really good crepes. I hope CREPiNi comes to more stores in the DMV"

Stephen Dupal, 

Catonsville, Md.

"Wow, those crepes are filled with deliciousness."

Cyriac Edapully

Germantown, Md.

"All I can say about these crepes is that they are so delicious! I also really like it's versatility. They were easy and fun to prepare. I will definitely buy these if I see them when I go grocery shopping."

Jill Dembek

Rockville, Md

Have you ever had a Crepe party? Comment below! 

The Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics: Celebrate by Eating Tasty Russian Foods

Blini with fresh caviar

Today is the official start of the 2014 Winter Olympics held in Sochi, Russia and, boy, was that a show to remember!

Spectators from all across the globe watched an illustrious light show bursting with classical Russian music, and they also witnessed a girl, fastened with wires, that flew in the air, over floats depicting popular landscapes from Russia.

Moreover, fans of Alpine skiing, Ice Hockey, Snowboarding, and Speed Skating will be dazzled by athletes prowess and erudition on the field this and next week. We know we're excited about the games!

Shashlik

For many of us who will be snugly ensconced in our homes, we can all learn more about Russian culture, by eating some delicious food, as we watch the games.

Did you know that  Russian dishes, which ranges from syrniki, borscht, shashlik, can easily be made at home?

Check out these popular Russian recipes when you get the chance!

Sbiten
When it's cold outside, make sure you make this mulled honey drink!

Syrniki
If you are ever craving cheese and pancakes, make this dish. 

Sbiten

Borscht
This delicious beef and beet soup is scrumptious with a dollop of sour cream.

Shashlik
In short, it's pretty much a Russian lamb kebob with tomato prune sauce.

Blini
If you guessed Russian crepes then you are correct! Instead of making these from scratch, check out CREPiNi's website for ready-made crepes.

CREPiNI Will Launch New Website in January 2014

Are you ready for a more revamped website? CREPiNI will launch a user-friendly website this month.

This new and improved website has a 10% discount for new customers, crepe combo present ideas for all kinds of holidays and an interface for business customers who want to make wholesale purchases.

All of our popular crepes such as blueberry cheese, egg and cheese, cherry cheese, and strawberry cheese are also featured on the main page under 'Best Sellers'.

Check out our new website when it launches!

Crepini, LLC produces all natural crepes that are vegetarian-friendly, nut free, and Kosher certified. Our crepes are made fresh-to-order, and are available for wholesale, retail, and food service in North America. Visit our website here and follow us on Facebook and Twitter for company updates and more recipe ideas.

"Lucky" New Years Eve Foods

In three more days, people around the world will be welcoming a brand new year. Did you know that many of the foods that people eat around New Year's are actually good for you?

Well, we selected special foods from Reader's Digest  that should be included in your next gathering for a year of auspicious health, prosperity, and happiness.


1.) Greens
Presumably, green are often eaten on New Year's because they resemble money.  Greens such as spinach, kale, and cabbage are beneficial to your health and are often  teeming with vitamin A, B, C, and D.

2.) Beans
Much like greens, beans also represent money--especially coins. So dig into some hearty lentils, garbanzo beans, or kidney beans this year.

3.) Fish
Fish is considered lucky because scales represent money, and when fish swim in schools, that also symbolizes abundance.
Fish, like freshly caught salmon, are full of Omega-3's and protein. Make sure you eat up to good luck and good health.

4.) Fruit
On New Year's Eve, fruits are heavily consumed all around the world. For example, in Mexico, Mexicans eat a grape to represent each stroke of midnight as a way to symbolize each month of the new year. In other parts of the world, consuming pomegranate seeds also symbolizes prosperity. Instead of noshing on cakes, cupcakes, and fatty desserts, eat fruits with your friends and family.

5.) Noodles and Grains
Grains such as barley, rice, and quinoa represent long life and abundance. Also, if you need more fiber in your diet, then eat more soba or buckwheat noodles.

So what are you eating for New Years Eve? Sound off below! Happy Holidays from CREPiNi and The Crepe Team!

Crepini, LLC produces all natural crepes that are vegetarian-friendly, nut free, and Kosher certified. Our crepes are made fresh-to-order, and are available for wholesale, retail, and food service in North America. Visit our website here and follow us on Facebook and Twitter for company updates and more recipe ideas.

Dec.23-31: Get Babulini (Grandma Crepes) at a Discount Price at Netcost

Want an early Christmas gift this year? Starting today through December 31st, CREPiNi's new line of classic Russian Crepes (Babulini Blini) will be on sale at all NetCost Market stores. 

If you're in the tri-state area, then stop by one of our seven locations in Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, or Philadelphia, and enjoy delicious Naked crepes or crepes with sweet and savory fillings for only $3.59. Fillings include peach, apple, sour cherry, strawberry, cheese raisin, stewed cabbage, and potato mushroom.

Love miniature versions of your favorite foods? Pick up MiNi CREPiNi, the 6-inch Naked crepes, for $2.89.

Tis' the season :)

Crepini LLC produces crepes that are all natural, vegetarian (non vegan), and nut free. Crepini's crepes are fresh, frozen crepes made for wholesale, retail, and food services and other industries in North America. Visit our website here and also Like us on Facebook here and Follow us on Twitter here for company updates, and recipe ideas. 

What are the origins of yummy Christmas dishes?

Courtesy of Tampa Bay online

The holiday season is a prime example of America's melting pot culture.

I mean, where do candy canes come from? Why do we drink eggnog every year? Lastly, who do we blame for fruitcake?

These lovely dishes originated from different countries, and we are fortunate to have them be a part of our yearly traditions. 

We compiled research from Tampa Bay's website that delves deep into not only where each food comes from but also the folklore behind it. Though some of these tales get murky because of being passed down from generation to generation, at least this explains why you're stuck with figgy pudding every year. 

Gingerbread
Germany, the birthplace of decorated Christmas trees, fashioned gingerbread into people's lives by having

Courtesy of Tamba Bay Online

vendors carve these delicious breads into fun shapes. Gingerbread includes a vast variety of sweet yet spicy cookies or baked goods. Actually, ginger-flavored sweets originated in medieval  Europe since they were prized for their medicinal properties. If we want to go back further with our historical recollections, ginger actually originated from the Middle East and reached Europe by the 11th century. Over the years, gingerbread evolved into a Christmas tradition since it was always associated with special events in Europe.

Sugarplums
Sugarplums are candied fruit, seeds, or spices. Sorry to burst your fanciful thinking if you assumed that sugarplums were actual plums full of sugar. A long time ago in Europe, sugarplums used to be a real fruit, but they became scarce due to hungry birds. What made sugarplums famous in American culture was when they were featured in Clement Clarke Moore's "'Twas the Night before Christmas." During Moore's time, a "sugarplum" was any sort of dried fruit, and I guess you can see why dried fruits are prevalent in Christmas traditions today. Fruitcake, anyone?

Fruitcake
Fruitcake, the bane of my young existence. I get it every year from distant relatives and it's always the same coagulated mess of colorful gummy pieces, nuts, and whatever else is inside of it. In ancient Rome, not everyone wanted to get rid of this colorful brick. Surprisingly, fruitcakes were a luxury item rich with pomegranate seeds, raisins, and pine nuts. By the 15th century, fruitcakes became a holiday staple all over Europe with the addition of butter and sugar.

Roasted Chestnuts
Chestnuts roasting on an open fire is an uncommon sight in many American homes, but if you travel down to Times Square, you will see vendors roasting chestnuts on hot coal plates. Chestnuts are quite popular all around northern Europe and have been a staple food in Mediterranean countries for centuries. Though I've never tried a chestnut before, they are often said to have an earthy, musty taste. Whether you decide to eat them this year or not, thank Nat King Cole's rendition of "Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire" for making this gourmet  item part of American Christmas traditions.

Is there a dish that your family likes to make every year? We'd love to hear about it!

Top Foods That Help You Fight The Flu

Every year, millions of Americans are affected by the flu, and even though drinking plenty of fluids, and resting are key ways to lesson common symptoms, you can also eat Superfoods to help you avoid it.  Superfoods include fruits, vegetables, and other food groups that can boost your immune system and keep you strong while you ward off infection.  Want to learn more? Check out these superfoods from Health.com's website.

Foods that fight the flu

Oily Fish: Foods rich in omega-3 have compounds that reduce harmful inflammation in the body. A result of this is to improve the function of your immune system.

Garlic: These pungent cloves contain a chemical called allicin, a compound that produces antioxidants that protect your body from free radicals. 

Citrus Fruits: Eating lots of citrus fruits, at the first sign of illness, can help you reduce a cold's duration by a day. 

Yogurt and Kefir:  Probiotic foods, such as yogurt and kefir, help promote digestive health and prevent stomach ailments. There are such things as good bacteria, after all.

Tea: Black, white, and even green teas have catechins which boost your immunity, increase your metabolism, and, most importantly, break up chest congestion. 

Milk: A daily dosage of vitamin D can curb colds and lower the risk of upper respiratory infections. So drink a cold glass of milk for good health.

The old adage goes that you are what you eat, and if you want to eat to good health, try implementing these foods into your diet.

Do you have a special method on fighting the flu? Comment below!

Crepini, LLC produces all natural crepes that are vegetarian-friendly, nut free, and Kosher certified. Our crepes are made fresh-to-order, and are available for wholesale, retail, and food service in North America. Visit our website here and follow us on Facebook and Twitter for company updates and more recipe ideas.

Black Friday Crepe Filling Recipe: Savory Meat and Mushroom Nalesniki by Natasha's Kitchen

It's hard not to be bombarded with Black Friday commercials. But if you are gearing up to wait in line for x amount of hours, in the blistering cold, for a new flat screen TV, we have some advice on how to stave off frigid weather and control hunger pangs.

Black Friday Survival Tips

1. Scout out malls with less foot traffic and fewer cars.
2. Carry a messenger bag (or anything resembling one) so you can protect your credit cards and cash against theft.
3. Survey stores ahead of time and know the closest registers to get in and to get out of.
4. Bring water bottles! It's important to stay hydrated when it comes to grabbing the best deals. 
5. Safety is found in numbers. Stake out with friends or family.
6. Bring an anonymous brown bag so you won't be able to advertise your merchandise.
7. Have a protein-enriched snack to rejuvenate you during your Black Friday mission. 

What gets shoppers most, midway from their ongoing search for the perfect iPad, is hunger pangs. Running around inside stores, fighting off burly shoppers, and finding that perfect holiday item can wear you out--- which is why we found the perfect crepe recipe to keep you going for the rest of the night. 

Black Friday Crepe Filling Recipe

Natasha's Kitchen, an acclaimed foodie website that features home-style recipes, has this delicious Meat and Mushroom Nalesniki recipe that will make you forget about the biting cold, and angry crowds. 

Ingredients:

• 1-1.25 lbs ground pork (you can also use chicken, lamb, or beef)
• 3/4-1 lbs mushrooms, sliced
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 3 hard-boiled eggs
• Salt and pepper
• 1 tablespoon real mayonnaise OR tablespoon water
• 1 small/medium onion, finely chopped
• Ready-to-serve CREPiNi Naked Crepes

Instructions:

1. Boil eggs in a small pot until it is fully cooked through.  Later place them in cold water as a way to cool them down then remove the shells.
2. Sautée meat with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper over medium high heat. Make sure the meat is lightly browned and fully cooked--- You don't really need any oil to cook the meat. Then remove the cooked meat into a large mixing bowl.
3. In the same skillet, over medium/high heat, sautée mushrooms and onions with 1/2 tsp salt and  with 1/4 tsp pepper. When veggies are cooked, add them to the mixing bowl. 
4. Add 3 boiled eggs to the bowl (cut them in half so they go through the meat grinder more easily).
5. Push all of your filling ingredients through the meat grinder using the medium blade setting.
6.  If your spread is a bit dry, stir in 1 tbsp mayo OR water to make it a little more viscous. 
7.  Spread  your meat and veggie mixture, evenly and thinly, on the crepe.
8. Roll the crepes and cut it in half.
9. When you serve your crepes, make sure you melt about 1 tablespoon of butter on a skillet and sautée the filled crepes on medium heat until golden brown on both sides.  Be careful not to burn them since they don't take too long to cook. By the way, they taste great with sour cream!

Comment below if you tried this recipe and share your photos on our Facebook page!

Crepini, LLC produces all natural crepes that are vegetarian-friendly, nut free, and Kosher certified. Our crepes are made fresh-to-order, and are available for wholesale, retail, and food service in North America. Visit our website here and follow us on Facebook and Twitter for company updates and more recipe ideas. 

Thanksgiving Crepe Filling Recipe: Turkey Crepes Smothered in Tarragon Sauce

It's just a few more days until Thanksgiving and many of us are thinking of creative ways to use turkey leftovers.

Last year, my family used the leftovers we had and made an array of goodies such as: Turkey soup, turkey sandwiches, turkey chili, and turkey stir fry. And even though several of these dishes were scrumptious,we want to make something simpler yet gourmet this year.

All Recipes website has this delicious  turkey crepes smothered in tarragon sauce!

Maybe we can extend Thanksgiving to another week?

Ingredients

   4 tbs butter

         2 tbs finely chopped onion
        4 tbs all-purpose flour
        1 cup milk
        3/4 cup chicken broth
        1/4 cup dry white wine
          1/4 tsp chopped dried tarragon
           2 egg yolks
          2 cups diced cooked turkey
          salt to taste
          1/4 cup milk

Directions

              Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

     Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in onion, and cook 2 minutes. Stir in flour until blended. Slowly whisk in 1 cup milk, whisking constantly until smooth. Mix in broth, wine, and tarragon; stir over medium-low heat until thickened (about 4 minutes).

           In a small bowl, gradually stir 3 tablespoons of the hot milk and broth sauce into the egg yolks; then pour egg mixture into sauce, whisking briskly. Cook 1 minute more, then remove from heat.

           In a medium bowl, mix together half of the sauce with the chicken. Season with salt to taste.

     Fill each crepe with 3 tablespoons of chicken mixture. Roll crepes, and place seam-side down in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Thin the remaining sauce with 1/4 cup milk, and pour over crepes.

Bake in a preheated oven 20 minutes, or until sauce begins to bubble.

     

Crepini LLC produces crepes that are all natural, vegetarian (non vegan), and nut free. Crepini's crepes are fresh, frozen crepes made for wholesale, retail, and food services and other industries in North America. Visit our website here and also Like us on Facebook here and Follow us on Twitter here for company updates, and recipe ideas.

Thanksgiving Crepe Filling Recipe: Sweet Potato Crepes with Warm Honey Praline Sauce

Thanksgiving is a cherished holiday celebrated by millions of Americans and Canadians every year.  The best way families give thanks is by cooking traditional (or even haute-gourmet) dishes that spark warm conversation across the table. 

A popular side dish item that is often served on Thanksgiving is baked sweet potatoes with gooey marshmallows iced on top. Though I love to eat sweet potatoes as a side dish, I am planning on adding a spin to this time-honored tradition. Instead of baked sweet potatoes this year, why not make sweet potato crepes with warm honey praline sauce and brown sugar n' spice whipped cream. 

The recipe is real simple to make and you can cut time in half by using Crepini's Naked Crepes which are ready made! 

This sweet potato crepe filling recipe was created by Lori Roach, for Louisina's Sweet Potato Commission's website. 

Ingredients:

Brown Sugar 'n Spice Whipped Cream:
2 cups heavy cream, well chilled
3/4 cups light brown sugar
3/4 tsp ground cinnamon
3/4 tsp ground nutmeg

Honey-Praline Sauce:
3/4 cup butter
1 1/3 cups light brown sugar
1 cup heavy cream
2 tbs honey
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla
1 cup chopped toasted pecans

Sweet Potato Filling:
2 packages cream cheese (8 ounces each)
1 cup light brown sugar
1 tsp vanilla
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp ground nutmeg
1 can cut Louisiana sweet potatoes in syrup (15-ounce) drained

Directions

1.) Beat together all ingredients for whipped cream until soft peaks form. Refrigerate until needed. In a small, heavy saucepan, combine 3/4 cup butter and next 3 ingredients until well combined. Bring to a boil and let cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and whisk in powdered sugar and vanilla. Stir in toasted pecans. Set aside and let cool for about 20 to 25 minutes. Sauce will thicken as it cools. 

2.) For the sweet potato filling, beat together cream cheese and 1 cup brown sugar with electric hand mixer until smooth. Mix in next 3 ingredients. Mix in sweet potatoes until well blended. Set aside. 

3.) To assemble  your CREPiNi crepes, spoon about 1/3 cup sweet potato filling to center of each crepe. Roll up and place in 11x15-inch glass pan. Place in oven at 300 F for 10 minutes or until just warm. Or, heat filled crepes 1 at a time in microwave on low for about 30 seconds or until just warm. To serve, place one filled crepe on plate and top with warm honey-praline sauce that has been stirred to evenly distribute pecans. Sauce should still be warm, but if it isn't, heat on low just until warm, not hot. Top with each crepe with brown sugar 'n spice whipping cream. 

4.) Makes 10-12 servings

How did the recipe go? Comment below what you thought of it!

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Eating healthier in New York City School Cafeterias

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Eating healthier foods is an important factor that contributes to how students grow, learn, and acquire nutrition.

Students who eat well balanced meals have a greater chance of achieving better emotional and physical health. And, not only that, but eating a well balanced meals also influences how students achieve better grades, have less aggravation in class, and acquire better emotional well being overall.

New York City Schools are well aware over how  healthier eating habits can impact students well into adult hood. Students who eat healthier early on in life can carry those habits for the rest of their lives. So eating healthier now can cut medical bills in half.

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The Department of Education for the State of New York recently implemented healthier eating options and programs so children will not only learn to eat healthier but also understand the value of nutrition.

Here's a brief listing of initiatives that educate students on eating a well balanced diet.

• Garden to School: This program teaches kids proper eating habits and how to grow their own gardens. Did you know that gardening is a form of exercise? 

• Salad Bars: Programs like this connects school lunches with school gardening initiatives and  that ultimately educates students on the importance of nutrition. Recently, this program expanded to 60 New York City schools.

• School Wellness Programs: Students will be a part of a program that is committed to raising student achievement levels and with combating childhood obesity by learning more about nutrition.

• Youth and Cooking Nutrition Programs: Young people are empowered to develop a knowledge and love for cooking healthier options, and to be conscientious consumers. This program includes hands-on cooking sessions, nutrition talks, and memorable field trips to farmers markets and local grocery stores. 

• Learn it, Eat it, Grow it: A hands-on program that inspires teens to take control of their own health and to give back to their own community through hands-on gardening, outreach, and through nutrition enrichment.

For the months of November and December, students who attend New York Schools will be able to snack on Crepini crepes during lunch time. On New York City's Department of Education "Feed Your Mind" program, Crepini egg n' cheese roll-ups were served November 5 (election day) and on November 16. Crepini makes natural, nutritious crepes that are not only nut free but also great for vegetarians.

When it's December, students will be able to savor Crepini's egg n' cheese roll-ups December 10 and 31 (New Years Eve). 

Comment below any ideas or suggestions on how children can eat healthier during lunch time.

Crepini LLC produces crepes that are all natural, vegetarian (non vegan), and nut free. Crepini's crepes are fresh, frozen crepes made for wholesale, retail, and food services and other industries in North America. Visit our website here and also Like us on Facebook here and Follow us on Twitter here for company updates, and recipe ideas.