If your Pancake day fare is a little jaded, then why not try these exciting and easy ideas from Primula this Shrove Tuesday.
The recipes make the ideal lunchbox snack and are full of flavour.
The uniquely squeezy cheese is a healthy option for savory pancakes as it contains a third less fat than hard cheese and is a good source of calcium,high in protein and is gluten free, making it ideal for children.
Primula Cheese contains more real cheese than any other leading brand and contains no added flavours, colours, salt or preservatives.
Primula contains a third less fat than hard cheese and Primula Cheese Light is even lower in fat with 40% less fat than the original cheese spread tube.
It is suitable for vegetarians (except Ham and Prawn varieties) and is pasteurised, making it suitable for pregnant women.
There are a range of five tasty flavours; Original, Ham, Prawn, Chives and Light . New additions to the range Primula Cheddar Cheese and Black Pepper Spread and Primula Cheddar Cheese and Onion Spread are deliciously smooth and creamy spreads made with mature Cheddar cheese and the added kick of black pepper or onions
Pancake recipe suggestions
Primula Cheese & Ham with fresh Red Pepper Pancakes
Ingredients
• 4 large ready-made pancakes
• 1 x 150g tube Primula Cheese & Ham Spread
• 1 fresh red pepper, deseeded & sliced
• Handful of basil leaves (optional)
Method
1. Squeeze lines of Primula Cheese & Ham on half of 1 pancake
2. Fold the other half over it & press closed
4. Cut into 2 equal segments
5. Now squeeze some Primula Cheese & Ham on both of the separate
segments and add some red pepper slices
6. Fold over the top segment to make a plump, chunky pancake sandwich
7. Repeat this with the remaining pancakes
8. Wrap with cling film or foil
Primula Cheese & Chive with fresh Green Pepper Pancakes
Ingredients
• 4 large ready-made pancakes
• 1 x 150g tube Primula Cheese & Chive Spread
• 1 fresh green pepper, deseeded & sliced
Method
1. Squeeze lines of Primula Cheese & Chive on half of 1 pancake.
2. Fold the other half over it & press closed
4. Cut into 2 equal segments
5. Now squeeze some Primula Cheese & Chive on both of the separate segments and add some green pepper slices
6. Fold over the top segment to make a plump, chunky pancake sandwich
7. Repeat this with the remaining pancakes
8. Wrap with cling film of foil
The pancake suggestions can be made using Primula Light for a low fat alternative. With just 37 Kcal and 1.5g of fat per 25g squeeze Primula Light is the ideal cheese spread for slimmers.
For more information on Primula including a huge range of recipe and snack ideas please visit www.primula.co.uk or www.facebook.com/PrimulaCheese