FOOD and DRINK-themed crossword No. 3
by Eddie and Jo James

Across

8Type of loose-skinned tangerine (7)
9Young pilchard, often tinned (7)
10Used to line the bottom of macaroon biscuits (4,5)
11e.g. conchiglie or fusilli (5)
12Does some housework and lightly sprinkles e.g. flour! (5)
14Chickens' bits – could make dreams come true? (9)
16Fine China tea with a smoky flavour (7,8)
20Gives e.g. a light coating of sugar (9)
22Dance for a spicy Tex-Mex sauce! (5)
24Tough outer layers of cheeses (5)
26Small round thick fillet steak (9)
28Cut of beef from the top of the hind leg (7)
29Sharp-tasting liquor added to cocktails (7)

Down

1e.g. twisted shapes of barley sugar (6)
2Cut of steak from the hindquarters (4)
3Melon-shaped fruit also called 'papaya' (6)
4Strong coffee made under steam pressure (8)
5Cultivated plant that's found in a bird's gullet? (4)
6Italian aperitif or dessert wine (3,5)
7Those who do not eat animal products (6)
8Thin pastry enclosing e.g. fruit, for baking (7)
13Rioja wine comes from this country (5)
15Small county associated with fizz for a champagne cocktail! (5)
17Cream-coloured root vegetables (8)
18French round flat cakes or pancakes (8)
19Raise them to toast (7)
20Small herrings (6)
21Young pigeons – might be obtained from B&Qs, USA! (6)
23Serves up e.g. soup or stew (6)
25Cut of beef from the lower part of the leg (4)
27Stupid pistachios? (4)

Solution