Churros with spiced chilli chocolate are a Mexican favourite. Who can resist golden bites sprinkled in sugary goodness? The richness of chocolate is perfect with the pastry, and a kick of chilli is a welcome surprise. More yummy Mexican recipes for you to indulge in: Lime buttered corn with Mexican brown rice Spicy prawn tortillas with refried beans Sweet potato churros
Lime buttered corn with Mexican brown rice make a great side dish. Packed with flavour and nutrients, it’s no wonder corn is a staple in most Mexican dishes. Enjoy…
By Andrea Pafitis-Hill“Lights… Models… Guest list?… Just do your best, darling.” If it’s any consolation, I didn’t actually say this on the day of our glamorous garden party…
They’re a classic teatime treat, but scones spooned liberally with jam and cream aren’t exactly good for you. That’s where these delightfully flavourful healthy wholemeal scones with orange,…
Kate de Waal from Sugar ‘n Ice offers a step-by-step guide to making fondant flowers. Kate’s classic wedding cake recipe is in the November 2012 issue of F&HE.FLOWER PASTE 250g fondant 5ml (1 tsp) CMC Holsum, for greasing 1 Mix the fondant and CMC together and leave to stand overnight. Wrap in plastic wrap and store in an airtight plastic container. 2 Rub a very thin layer of Holsum on the work surface. Roll out the paste thinly. 3 Cut out 5 large rose petals. 4 & 5 Curl the edges with a bone/ball tool on a petal mat. 6 -…
Blintzes have their origins in northern Europe. They’re folded crepes, often with a sweet fruit filling. Savoury options are popular too and they usually include a cheese filling…
Food editor Leila talks ‘squandwich’ What makes a food editor tick? Well firstly we are all slightly mad, no wait, scratch that, I think ditzy would be the preferred term. Yes, ditzy. We have our very certain likes and dislikes. We all have a certain type of food that makes us sigh with pleasure. I myself like to partake of an assortment of Middle Eastern style nibbles – platters filled with fresh herbs, dips and bread and bitty eating. Yes please, I will have some more of that baba ganoush, more please, more. So as a food ed, what’s the…