1 To make these delicious pancakes put the buttermilk, butter, egg and vanilla essence in a bowl and whisk together.

2 Sift in the flour, salt, baking powder and then stir, make sure not to over blend as the batter should be lumpy. Add the mashed bananas and blueberries.

3 Heat the vegetable oil in a frying pan over a medium heat. Add 60 ml (1/4 cup_ of batter to the pan for each pancake). Cook for around 3 minutes until the pancakes are a nice golden brown colour on the bottom, turn over and cook for 1 further minute. Repeat process with the rest of the batter mixture.

4 Serve the blueberry pancakes immediately and drizzle with maple syrup should you wish.

1 large free range egg
100g plain flour
1/2 pint milk
pinch of salt
butter for frying

1 In a large bowl sieve together the flour and salt. In the centre of the flour make a well, and break the egg into it. Add half of the milk and whisk to form a smooth batter. Slowly mix in the remainder of the milk.

2 In a frying pan heat a knob of butter and add two tablespoons of the batter mix and swirl it around the pan so it coats the base.

3 Cook for a minute or so until the pancake bubbles, then toss the pancake in the air and cook the other side.

4 Serve at once or stack up to keep them hot before you serve them.

3/4 cup flour
1 cup milk
2 eggs
1/2 pound lean bacon
1 small can of corn niblets (optional)
salt and pepper

1. Preheat oven to 200C.

2. Cut the bacon into small pieces and cook in a frying pan till nice and crispy, drain off any excess grease and keep it to one side.

3. Sift flour into a bowl and add half the milk, stir until smooth. Next add the eggs and remaining milk and beat till the batter is smooth. Season lightly with salt and pepper.

4. Spoon 2 teaspoons of the bacon grease into the bottom of the baking dish or pie plate. Place the bacon and corn into the bottom of the dish and carefully pour the batter over.

5. Bake in the oven for 30 minutes or until the pancake is set and the top is golden brown.

8 pancakes (ready made)
450g cooked British turkey breast, thinly sliced
175g brie, thinly sliced
200g jar cranberry sauce
Large handful fresh rocket leaves

1 To make this simple turkey, brie and cranberry pancakes recipe firstly divide the cooked turkey slices, brie slices and a spoon of cranberry sauce between each of the pancakes.

2. At this stage you can pop them in a warm oven to heat through 170°C/Gas mark 5 for 10-12 minutes or microwave on high in batches for a 1 minute.

3. Scatter over the rocket leaves and serve immediately.

2 cups plain flour
4 medium eggs (separated)
1 cup milk
1 cup of pureed banana
knobs of butter
1 tsp of vanilla extract
pinch of cinnamon

1 This quick banana pancake recipe is made in minutes. Simply mix the egg whites until they are stiff and place in the fridge.

2 In a bowl mix together the milk, egg yolks and flour, then add the banana and mix again well. Add a pinch of cinnamon, vanilla and mix well.

3 Get a large frying pan / skillet and melt a knob of butter ensuring pan is coated well.

4 Fold 4 tablespoons of the egg white into 1 cup of pancake batter and then pour into the frying pan. Cook for approximately 2-3 minutes each side or until golden brown and repeat process until all the batter mix has been used. Simple and delicious!

100g plain flour
1 free range egg
300ml low fat milk
dash of vegetable oil
pinch of salt
275g morello cherries in syrup
420g pineapple pieces in syrup (drained)
200ml double cream

1. In a large bowl place the flour and then add the salt, egg and gradually beat in the milk.

2. Heat a little oil in a frying pan, ensuring oil is coating all the base.

3. Add enough batter to thinly coat the pan. Cook for 1-2 mins or until golden, flip over and cook the other side. Repeat process with remaining batter, stack them and keep them warm.

4. In another pan place the cherries with 4tbsp syrup and pineapple pieces. Heat for approx 4 mins. Remove fruit with a slotted spoon, divide the fruit between all pancakes and roll each one.

5. Serve with double cream. Delicious.

1 cup plain flour
1 large egg
1 cup milk
handful of finely chopped apricots
knob of butter

1. This quick simple apricot pancake recipe can be made in minutes. Firstly sift the flour in a small bowl, add the large egg and mix with a fork.

2. Add the milk and keep stirring until nice and smooth, then add the chopped apricots and stir well.

3. In a small frying pan add the knob of butter and melt. Once pan is hot add the apricot pancake mixture (your desired amount), cooked on each side for around 2-3 minutes until nice and golden on each side.

4. Serve once cooked. These are also tasty with maple syrup on top should you wish.