IT’S PANCAKE TUESDAY today… but can you still take part if you’re gluten-free, vegan, or not a fan of the classic lemon and sugar recipe?

Of course.

We’ve got every possible recipe you could need. And if you’ve a favourite that isn’t here, why not share it in the comments?

The healthy 

Irish foodie stars Donal Skehan and the Happy Pear teamed up for this healthy pancake recipe. Yum:

 The vegan

Don’t eat eggs or dairy? You can still hop on the train to pancake town. These recipes are also handy to know for when you’ve run out of eggs and are still craving some pancakey goodness.

• Dee’s Wholefoods make really great veggie sausages and burgers in Ireland. So you can trust their vegan whole-wheat pancake recipe.
• Love really pillowy pancakes? Vegan queen Isa Chandra Moskowitz has just the recipe for you.

There’s even a video to help you make them:

The gluten-free

Are you a coeliac, or gluten-intolerant? Fret not, there are plenty of gluten-free pancake recipes about.

If you’re also dairy-free, here’s one you can try:

• This simple one from BBC Good Food uses Dove’s Farm gluten-free flour (which is available in Ireland).
• Here’s another one from the Coeliac Society of Ireland, which is more eggy.

Vegan and gluten-free? Fret not. this requires a few more ingredients, but you probably have most of them in your cupboard already. 

The classic

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If you can and will eat anything, then why stray from the classic?

Bord Bia has the simplest recipe for a basic pancake, suitable for sweet and savoury eating. You’ll find it here.

The crepe

Go Gallic and learn how to make a crepe, courtesy of pastry chef David Lebovitz.

Read: 8 delicious pancake recipes that will ensure you win Pancake Tuesday>