Holistic Vegan

I'm so excited to share this recipe with you! I've spent some time over the past few weeks experimenting with cornbread, learning what it tastes like and trying various sweet and savoury versions. It's certainly an interesting texture but some have more flavour than others. This is my own recipe for the slightly more flavoursome Mexican style cornbread, and it's definitely my favourite savoury version so far, and makes the ideal lunch for work or when you're out and about.  I haven't added any chili to this one because I don't find that improves the flavour, but feel free to chuck some jalapenos in if you're feeling spicy! Check out my vintage Pyrex, bishes! Cornbread has been a godsend for me since I first started baking it. I can't eat wheat anymore, so it's been tricky finding something that is easy to make, has good structural integrity and has the sort of taste and texture combination I want. I love this one so much that it

In my search for wheat free bread products a couple of years ago, I stumbled upon Masa Harina.  I was originally hunting for recipes for cornbread, having never tried it and thinking it could be a useful staple to replace the wheat I'm no longer able to eat. Masa Harina is dried corn dough, often called corn flour, but not to be mistaken for the cornflour we use for thickening sauces here in the UK! I've also had a go at making corn tortillas with Masa Harina and they are really stunning.  I'm also working on sweet and savoury cornbread receipes for you all that I'll share soon. All in all, Masa harina is now one of my favourite non-wheat flours to work with. Arepas are small fried corn cakes that are traditionally eaten in South America. They are often sliced in half and filled. I've tried a few different fillings, including tomato & mustard, vegan sausage and vegan cheese and they make a pretty good wheat free replacement for a muffin or savoury bun