Good, better, batter!

Delicious pancakes and flapjacks can be so much more than a snack. We give you recipes to cover all the bases

- ESTHER MALAN

PANCAKE LASAGNE

Lasagne is a firm favourite in many families. This vegetarian version with spinach and pumpkin is simply delicious, and using pancakes instead of lasagne sheets makes it cost-effective.

SERVES 6-8

PREPARATION: 30 MIN

COOKING: 55-60 MIN

PUMPKIN LAYER

• 30ml (2T) olive oil

• 1kg peeled pumpkin or butternut cubes

• salt and freshly ground

• black pepper

SPINACH LAYER

• 15ml (1T) olive oil

• 1 onion, sliced

• 2 garlic cloves, chopped

• 400g shredded spinach

• 30ml (2T) flour

• 250ml (1c) cream or milk

• 1 round feta, crumbled

• grated zest of 1 lemon

• 1ml (¼t) nutmeg

• salt and freshly ground pepper

PANCAKE LASAGNE

• 16-20 ready-made pancakes

• 250ml (1c) grated cheddar

• handful fresh baby spinach (optional)

Preheat the oven to 200°C. Grease an ovenproof dish with nonstick spray. Keep a baking sheet handy.