Mantecadas are a type of Mexican sweet bread, similar to the American muffin, and named after a pastry from Astorga, in Spain … click on title for more
Mantecadas – The Mexican Muffin
Category: Irene’s Lab
Chocoflan – Impossible Cake?
Chocoflan is a delightful dessert for which a layer of goat’s milk caramel (cajeta) is poured at the bottom of a baking pan, followed by chocolate cake batter, and topped with Mexican custard (flan) mix; it has also been named pastel imposible - Impossible Cake because, after baking, the cake layer “magically” appears at the top, so when the cake is turned upside–down onto a serving plate, the beautiful flan sits on top of the cake, all covered with delicious cajeta … click on title for more
This is How the Tortilla Chip Crumbles
Since I had a wholesome batch of salsa made with homegrown veggies, I felt the need to find the best partner for it, namely, a crispy and flavourful homemade tortilla chip … click on image for more
Corn Flour and Masa 101
There is very little consensus on what people first picture when they hear the words “corn flour.” I think of the flour used for masa, a dough to make tortillas, gorditas, and many other Mexican corn products. I understand in Great Britain it will bring images of a white and very fine product, what is [...]
Prepping Avocados Ahead of Time
I thought it would be interesting exploring browning of avocados, and trying to objectively identify ways to keep them green...click on image for more
