Lost in translation

Ever feel lost looking at recipes from the other side of the Atlantic? Here’s your go-to guide for translating American food terms.

Cornstarch	Cornflour
Zucchini	Courgettes
Arugula	Rocket
Garbanzo beans	Chickpeas
Noodles	Not just noodles, but any type of pasta
Hard cider	Cider (with alcohol)
Cilantro	Coriander
Cookies	Biscuits
Biscuits	Soft, savoury scone-like dinner accompaniments
Eggplant	Aubergine
Romaine	Cos lettuce
Broiler	Grill
Grill	Barbecue
Blood sausage	Black pudding
Saran wrap	Cling film
Aluminum foil	Tin foil
Half and half	Half milk, half cream
Snow peas	Mangetout
Rutabaga	Swede
Molasses	Black treacle
Light brown sugar	Demerara sugar
Superfine granulated sugar	Caster sugar
Powdered or confectioner’s sugar	Icing sugar
Graham cracker	a thinner Digestive biscuit
Shrimp	Prawns (regardless of size)
Oatmeal	Porridge
Fries	Chips
Chips	Crisps

By easyFood