Pancakes are one of the simplest yet most delicious things you can cook in the kitchen. A combination of flour, eggs and milk, perhaps with some sugar or butter thrown in if you’re feeling luxurious, they are the perfect canvas for a huge variety of sweet and savoury toppings. Whether you’re celebrating Pancake Day (Shrove Tuesday) or just want to practise your flipping technique, this collection of our best pancake recipes has you covered.

We’ve got everything from the simple to the complex, with both thin crêpes and thick American pancakes to get your teeth stuck into. Go classic with Dominic Chapman’s Pancakes with sugar and lemon; try Sally Abé’s Perfect banana pancakes or try your hand at the beloved French dish of Crêpes Suzette. Fancy something savoury? Ham and eggs with potato pancakes or the seriously delicious Vietnamese bánh xèo will definitely do the trick. And if you’re following a specialist diet, fear not – Vegan pancakes and Gluten-free banana pancakes are simple to prepare.