A deliciously simple twist on banana bread, what makes this version of torta de plátano particularly Colombian is the addition of white cheese and guava paste.
Tag: Breads
Torta de Plátano
Tlacoyos
(Mexican bean-stuffed masa patties)
For a satisfying Mexican snack, it’s hard to beat tlacoyos, thick ovals of toasted corn masa dough, stuffed with beans and adorned with toppings.
Tamales de Pollo
(Mexican steamed corncakes with chicken)
Tamales are a staple of Central American cuisine. At their simplest, they are masa corn dough wrapped in corn husks or banana leaves and steamed in a large pot, the tamalera.
Tamales de Elote
(Central American fresh corncakes)
Tamales de elote are a favorite breakfast food in Mexico and throughout Central America. In El Salvador and Guatemala they are often served as the starchy portion of a meal.
Socca Niçoise au Four
(French Provencal chickpea bread)
This roasted chickpea crepe is a famous specialty from Nice. The batter is baked on large copper pans in wood-fired ovens and is a popular snack or starter to a meal.
Scottish Oatcakes
(Scottish oats quickbread)
Oatcakes are an ancient mainstay of the Scottish diet and were for a long time one of the main sources of carbohydrates for the average Scotsman.
Scones
(Scottish quick teacakes)
Scones form an essential component of a Devonshire or Cornwall cream tea when served with strawberry jam and clotted cream.
Migas
(Portuguese, Spanish leftover bread dish)
What started out as a simple, easy breakfast for poor shepherds has turned into a point of culinary pride for both Portuguese and Spaniards, served at all times of the day.
Medu Vada
(South Indian deep-fried lentil fritters)
For a simple and satisfying South Indian treat, try making your own medu vada, delighful lentil dough fritters.
Lefse
(Norwegian potato flatbread)
Lefse is a flatbread from Norway — similar to a flour tortilla or chapati — that is generally made with a potato-based dough and grilled on a flat griddle.