An important date for many Christians, Shrove Tuesday is more fondly known to most people as Pancake Day – a festival of fun and food flipping that often ends up with a congealed mess of milk, egg and

■ Serves 4 (makes 8 pancakes) ■ Prep 5 mins plus 20 mins resting ■ Cook 30 mins 150g plain flour3 eggs400ml milkneutral-tasting oil, for frying150g soft cheese75ml double cream1 tbsp icing sugar1 tsp

Tasty new sweet and savoury pancake ideas

Pancakes are a timeless way to use up leftovers. Shrove Tuesday (17 Feb) is the day before the start of Lent (Ash Wednesday) – it was the last opportunity to use up eggs and fats before Lent’s fasting

Ingredients (Serves 4) 120 g plain flourPinch salt1 large egg150 ml milk2 tbs Greek-style yogurt½ tsp vanilla extract1 banana, mashed100 g blueberriesA few drops of vegetable oil For the sauce: 30 g p

SERVES 6 Savoury sweetcorn pancakes are great for breakfast or dinner. YOU WILL NEED For the pancakes: 250g plain flour2tsp baking powder500g tinned sweetcorn, drained1 red chilli, deseeded, finely ch