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Birria needs no introduction. A tortilla bursting with succulent shredded goat meat dipped into a brick-red consommé laced with chiles and Mexican herbs. This Jalisco variant might not have cheese pulls but it carries a colourful story nonetheless.
The Return of the Christmas Cookies
From the traditional Lebkuchen and favourite Vanillekipferl to the classic Zimtsterne and addictive Pfeffernüsse, these treats are a mainstay in any German household during Christmas.
Intensely Yours, Pistachio
A decadent loaf cake that is intensely pistachio - from its sponge and pistachio praline middle to its glaze and pistachio-white chocolate cream. Every bite is almost like a homage to the green nut.
Lorraine, She Was Called
A vessel for crispy smoked streaky bacon, almost caramelised onions, and a savoury eggy filling tinged with nutmeg. It’s a pie by another name – a quiche and one famously called Lorraine.
Into the Black Forest
I can see how the Black Forest Cake got its namesake. Dark chocolate that conjures a valley densely packed with pine trees, impenetrable in shadow. A ground blanketed deep with soft snow, not unlike wisps of fluffy cream. And cherries that resemble a cape in the captivating hue of red, right out of a Brother’s Grimm fairy tale.
Baking for Two (featuring a Cheesecake)
Small-batch baking is a thing in this two-person household. Mini brownies, tiny loaf cakes, and lesser muffins, and this petite orange blossom cheesecake that satisfies cravings and portions.
A Chest Full of Treasures
The heady scent of smoke mingled with toasty chestnuts. My only memories of this plump nut are of my late grandmother peeling the shells only to reveal a golden treasure inside. A homage to precious traditions, this chestnut cake combines the flair of a Mont-Blanc with the humble street snack.
The Pumpkin Carriage
Autumn is a time of harvest – apples ripe for pie, wild blackberries and mushrooms to forage, and rich purple figs plump with juice. And of course, the pumpkin. Its appearance on the market shelves marks the coming of fall.
Temperament of a Stollen
It was the kneading, proofing and baking of a very special Christmas goodie: the Dresdner Stollen. It’s a recipe that was passed down from mother to daughter, which makes it almost like a precious heirloom.
Birria needs no introduction. A tortilla bursting with succulent shredded goat meat dipped into a brick-red consommé laced with chiles and Mexican herbs. This Jalisco variant might not have cheese pulls but it carries a colourful story nonetheless.