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Forget dinner – celebrate Pancake Day with these recipes

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If there’s one day of the year where it’s acceptable – nay, encouraged – to eat pancakes for dinner, it’s Shrove Tuesday.

In 2018, the day, now more commonly known as Pancake Day, falls on 13 February and we have the inspiration you need to whip up something delicious.

Why do we eat pancakes on Shrove Tuesday?

There’s a Christian tradition to thank for Pancake Day.

It is a custom that is said to hark back to at least the 16th Century, when families had to use up stocks of eggs and butter before Lent, a 40-day period of fasting in the lead up to Easter.

Just as true today as it was then, there was no better way to do this than cooking up a big batch of pancakes and so, Shrove Tuesday was born.

Best recipes for Pancake Day

Basic pancake

Basic pancake: You can top this fool-proof basic pancake recipe with a combination of just about anything you fancy. But we reckon you can’t go past the old favourite: lemon and sugar.

Best pancakes recipe of all time

Best pancakes recipe of all time: It’s a big call to make, but once you try a stack of these bad boys, you’ll never need another pancake recipe again!

Banana pancakes

Banana pancakes: Light, fluffy and incredibly moorish, these beautiful pancakes can be ready in a flash, making your Shrove Tuesday treat even more appealing.

Easy pancakes

Easy pancakes: Sweet or savoury, this simple pancake recipe lets you get as creative as you like with your fillings and toppings. Try them topped with fresh summer fruits and a big dollop of vanilla ice-cream.

Lemon and sugar mini pancakes

Lemon and sugar mini pancakes: You can’t go past this classic combination, and they taste even better in miniature form!

Gluten-free pancakes with grilled honey bananas and raspberries

Gluten-free pancakes with grilled honey bananas and raspberries: Cut gluten from your diet? Don’t miss out on Pancake Day celebrations with this tummy-friendly stack.

Apple berry pancakes with ricotta

Apple berry pancakes with ricotta: Apple and cinnamon are a match made in heaven, and the pairing is even more delightful in pancake form. Crumble over soft ricotta and serve with fresh raspberries for a healthier alternative to the classic recipe.

Dark chocolate pancakes with marmalade and crème fraîche

Dark chocolate pancakes with marmalade and crème fraîche: Gourmet, decadent, luxurious, rich – we could go on with delicious descriptors of this indulgent stack, but we think it’s best to find out just how good they are yourself.

Mango pancakes

Mango pancakes: With Pancake Day falling smack bang in the middle of mango season, it would be almost insulting to not give these a go.

Buttermilk and blueberry pancakes

Buttermilk and blueberry pancakes: Simple and tasty, these buttermilk pancakes will be a hit at the dinner table.

Coconut pancakes with maple blueberries

Coconut pancakes with maple blueberries: Make your Tuesday a bit special and serve up these decadent coconut, blueberry and bacon pancakes – it’s a flavour combination you’ll never forget!

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