Crepes Recipe. Totally not ChatGPT generated
Yes, you can use lard as a substitute for butter or oil in your crepe batter. Lard can impart a slightly different flavor and texture compared to butter, but it can work well for cooking crepes. Here's how you can modify the recipe to use lard:
Modified Ingredients:
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
1/2 tablespoon of sugar
1/2 cup dried milk
1/2 cup water
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons melted lard
Additional lard for greasing the pan
Instructions:
Prepare the Batter:
In a blender or bowl, combine the flour, eggs, milk, water, salt, and melted lard.
Blend or whisk until the batter is smooth. OR
if you're a NEET. open up a recently used 1-liter plastic bottle and cut it in half.
place the dry ingredients in the bottom half the the one liter or 2 liter bottle depending
on how degenerate you are, and mix them together. so salt, flour, powdered milk, and sugar.
add the eggs in and mix into a paste. then add water until runny about 1/2 cup to 1 cup of water.
the eggs are what will hold the shape and give it a cakey bread flavor.
heat up 2 table spoons of lard to melt slowly. pour mixture carefully into your selected container.
mix till there are no lumps if you can using whatever stirring device you can find.
Rest the Batter:
Let the batter rest for at least 30 minutes to allow for optimal consistency.
Cooking the Crepes:
Heat your skillet or crepe pan over medium heat.
Add a small amount of lard to coat the pan lightly before pouring the batter.
Cook Until Golden:
Cook the crepe for 1-2 minutes on one side until the edges start to lightly brown.
Flip the crepe and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes on the other side.
Repeat:
Continue the process until you've used all the batter, stacking the cooked crepes on a plate.
Serve:
Fill and serve the crepes with your desired toppings.
Using lard can add a savory richness to the crepes, and it's a common ingredient in traditional recipes. Adjust the quantity based on your preferences and enjoy your lard-based French crepes!
🧅 French Onion Soup with Garden Onions & Fresh Thyme. Totally not ChatGPT generated
4–5 large garden onions (yellow or sweet onions are ideal), thinly sliced
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
2–3 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1 tsp chopped)
2 cloves garlic, minced (optional)
1/2 cup dry white wine (optional but adds depth)
6 cups beef stock (or a mix of beef and chicken or vegetable broth)
1 teaspoon salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 baguette, sliced
1 ½ cups grated Gruyère or Swiss cheese
🍲 Instructions:
1. Caramelize the Onions
In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt butter and olive oil over medium heat.
Add sliced onions and a pinch of salt.
Cook slowly, stirring occasionally, for 30–45 minutes, until the onions are golden brown and deeply caramelized.
Add minced garlic (if using) and stir for 1 minute.
2. Deglaze & Simmer
Pour in white wine (if using) and scrape up any brown bits from the bottom. Let it reduce for 2–3 minutes.
Add broth and fresh thyme.
Simmer uncovered for 20–30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Remove thyme sprigs before serving.
3. Prepare the Toasts
While the soup simmers, toast baguette slices under the broiler until golden.
Optionally, rub the toasted bread with a cut clove of garlic.
4. Assemble and Broil
Preheat the broiler.
Ladle soup into oven-safe bowls.
Top each with a toasted baguette slice and a generous handful of Gruyère.
Broil until the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 2–4 minutes.
🌿 Tips:
Use a mix of onion types (e.g., yellow and red) for added flavor complexity.
If you don't have oven-safe bowls, toast the cheese-covered bread separately and place it on top before serving.