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For the Christian church Shrove Tuesday is a day of celebration, the last chance to feast before the austerity of the 40 days of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday.

Traditionally, all the foods that are forbidden during Lent – meat, eggs, fat and milk – are eaten up on Shrove Tuesday. This recipe follows those rules, but you can enjoy it any time you like!

These pancakes would make for a delicious dinner on Shrove Tuesday, or any day.

These Shrove Tuesday pancakes fit this traditional English children's rhyme...

A-shrovin', a-shrovin',
I be come a-shrovin',
A piece of bread, a piece of cheese,
A bit of your fat bacon...

Cheese, corn and bacon pancakes
1/3 cup cornmeal 75mL
1/3 cup boiling water 75mL
1 1/4 cups Robin Hood 300mL Original Homestyle Pancake Mix
1 cup water 250mL
1/2 cup grated Cheddar 125mL cheese
1/2 cup corn kernels 125mL
1/2 cup diced cooked bacon (8 slices) 125mL
2 tbsp chopped green 30mL onion

1. Preheat skillet or griddle to medium-high heat (375ºF/190ºC).
2. Pour boiling water over cornmeal. Set aside.
3. Combine pancake mix and water, mixing until smooth. Add cornmeal mixture; mix well. Stir in remaining ingredients.
4. Cook pancakes as directed on package using about 1/4 cup (50mL) batter for each.

Makes about 10 pancakes.

Tips:

• Try ham or cooked sausage instead of bacon.
• Serve with salsa for a real treat.
• Add a green salad, green beans or coleslaw to make the meal complete.

More information and recipes are available online at www.robinhood.ca or call 1-800 268-3232.

Related Web Sites:

Shrove Tuesday—International Pancake Day

Shrove Tuesday: The origin of pancake racing

Article Source: - News Canada