Mexico: Chilli Chocolate Cupcakes with Horchata Frosting
Mexican food is a prime example of a fusion cuisine – the original cuisine of the Aztec people combined with the European cuisines of those who came over during the Spanish Conquest of 1519-21. Whilst...
View ArticleMassachusetts, America: Chocolate Chip Cookies
Chocolate chip cookies. Possibly one of the most evocative recipes, and one that will be likely to take you back to your childhood, whether they be soft chewy American-style cookies or the small crisp...
View ArticleHunting for Cronuts
When visiting America, one of the items on my ‘must-eat’ list was the wonderfully strange hybrid pastry that has been taking America by storm. That’s right, I wanted a cronut! Now there was a slight...
View ArticleHawaii: Pineapple, Coconut and Blueberry Upside-Down Cake
As an American state slap-bang in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, Hawaii is a complete contrast to the rest of mainland America (My lack of geographical knowledge in my younger years becomes painfully...
View ArticleThe United States of America: Chilli Cumin Cornbread
Cornbread s described by the Hummingbird Bakery (from which this recipe is taken) as the ultimate cheats bread – it’s quick, needs no rising and can be on the table in under an hour. I love standard...
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