This eggless chickpea waffles are just so easy to make and with all the lovely ingredients combined, it can be an ideal treat for breakfast or brunch. Rise and shine .. yummy breakfast is ready .. loads of choices, sweet & savoury chickpea waffles, pancakes with berries drizzled with maple syrup, scrambled eggs on sour dough toast and freshly brewed coffee. I heard a fairy come and whisper in my dreams. Well that’s become a distant dream these days with the…
This ricotta almond raspberry cake is dense, moist is perfect for dinner parties and is suitable for freezing. Paired with Almond meal is a keepsake recipe. Deep down in the labyrinths of the minds of many a good cook countless recipes lurk in the deepest recesses some occasionally vying for a notice and a recall. For the most part, getting them out is just a matter of knowing where to begin one’s search. Finding a little inspiration here and there…
This impressive caramelised Pear upsidedown cake is the perfect dessert to kick start my baking repertoire. I love the fact that the top starts on the bottom and when it is flipped over it looks amazing. Happy new year.. well, I know it is the beginning of March now. But it’s a new month of the year. First of all, thank you so much for all the love and support you have showered along these years. This is going to be my third year…
This Rosewater pavlova is definitely a favourite of mine and, the combination of strawberries and watermelon infused with rosewater is an absolute must—this Rose water pavlova dessert is not just for the palate, it’s for the soul, something to be made with love for a very special occasion.”. Baking pavlova was something new for me and ever since I have discovered pavlova several years ago it brought my adoration to new heights. This is a recipe I have fallen in…
Let’s Celebrate !!! Nothing beats the joy of festive season; baking few batches of ginger bread cookies and watch the smiles when the little fingers pipe in their imagination ….. Gingerbread wreath here I come…. This year I decided to bake and arrange them in a form of wreath. We merry Gingerbread Men We one dozen merry ginger bread men, All dressed up, all decked up in our best attire wish you The very best of the festive season.…
Who would deny baking isn’t therapeutic? The mere mental & physical act of shifting flour, cracking eggs, mixing a bit of sweetness whisking and finally tossing them into the oven to see the magic happening. The pleasure of converting raw ingredients from ones pantry into a delicate after dinner fare is simply irresistible. Now I often wonder would I ever derive the same pleasure in using premixes. I sometimes find myself in situations when I am time bound &…
Vegetarian sausage roll definitely sounds intriguing… These days it is quite common to get hold of meat looking patties and sausages in the supermarket and they are 100% vegetarian. My boys are a big fan of these nibbles ( particularly meat based sausages ) and I do make them often using with high quality meat as I do have reservations for processed food. Now this recipe itself is a derivation of vegetable cutlets that I make with paneer. Very often,…
I often wonder what kind of dinner served on the family dinner table would not cause the brows of the boys to be furred up and dinner would proceed with the minimum of fuss and twitching and complaining about one another. Being a mum to two fussy eaters is quite a job in itself. Now this soba noodles with prawns has made its way to the good books of the boys & when this is served our dinner table conversation goes down to…
Does fritters with coconuts in them sound a tad different? Coming from a coastal city, where coconuts grow in abundance, this recipe shouldn’t be a surprise coming from my kitchen.It has been a while since I have shared any recipe from my home state. It is not that I do not like cooking our traditional food & not that I am unfamiliar with it, but every time I cook something traditional and something bespoke from my home town I feel…
I can hardly believe it when I look at my calendar and wondering amazement where did time fly? Time seems to be in a mad rush to get somewhere fast and perhaps left me behind on a forgotten lane or at least thats how I feel when I realise I am already in November. Last month was crazy for me both on a personal and professional sphere & like they say when you are having fun you stop to realize…
Seasonal juicy mango tossed with veggies and jalapeno dresssing. This Mango jalapeño salad is Light, refreshing and zesty salad ideal for summer entertaining. I know it’s spring when the warmer sun and bewitching scent of new blooms in my garden starts to lure me. Our garden just comes alive from a dead patch. A narrow strip in front of my house and our veggie patch in our backyard thrives as we march towards summer. Apart from blooms that are show stealer,…
This Pineapple coconut barfi was one of those Ah ha!! That eureka moments for me when I sliced a small piece for myself after my two boys finger licked their share. The ‘ber months always make me feel nostalgic.. They remind me of the lanes I left behind in my rush to keep moving & grow up quickly but somehow every year these few months drag me back, heel foot and head to those forgotten misty lanes. The temperatures dip slightly in…
This Baked spelt doughnuts were just perfect for my hungry boys as an after school treat. I have used spelt flour instead of regular flour so they were bit dense but certainly tasty. Now with the beginning of last quarter and the pace as we head towards the end of year, it reminds me of my goals that I had chalked at the beginning of the year. We all go through these cycles but as we get closer to our…
An Ode to Spring- From the wafting fragrance of primroses To the delicate dewdrops that adorn the grass blades The wild mating calls of the Kookaburras & the early morning mist that delicately caresses my cheeks Wake me up from my winter slumber & remind me that all around me The world is being reborn again. As the days grow longer and my shadows shorter My dreams take on their flights of fancy Leaving behind my doubts, erasing them forever.…
This strawberry ricotta tart is just amazing and teaming up with the seasonal sweet berries with soft fresh ricotta is just the perfect combination for the season. Just like a match made in heaven. Tart, sweet & sinfully delicious, almost ambrosial. A fantastic tart recipe adapted from Donna Hay. Hey beautiful readers, I know I am not the only one when I say spring is my favourite season. It is the season of a fresh new beginning, the season for love and the season…
Winter seem to be playing hide and seek at the moment and with a beautiful season unfolding, seasonal produce such as Strawberries have stormed the market.Honestly what would be the best thing to do is to make the most of out it. My boys love it and they are simply happy to enjoy it in its pristine state.Last couple of weeks we have been having it regularly in our porridge, smoothies. I know that baking with strawberries would be even…
This blood orange almond cake recipe is definitely a keepsake. What I love about this beautiful delicious cake is that the whole orange including the peel is puréed and mixed into the batter and not just the orange, incorporating shredded carrots makes it even more enticing. So let's take a peek into the blood orange almond cake recipe and believe me if you are looking for a mess free baking, then this is the recipe is for you and of…
I often make this Anjeer barfi for special occasions and its absolutely delicious. With no added sugar and loaded with nuts and mildly flavoured with rose water, I can't stop myself from snacking on this delicious Anjeer barfi.... and I am sure its hard for you to resist too... Every now and then I have to remind myself to remember that goals are important and these milestones along ones journey remind you how far you have come & goads you…
I have had a passionate interest in eating and learning about food ever since I was little. The kitchen was the hallowed space that I was often drawn into without any body’s coaxing or cajoling. As a teenager, I immersed myself in learning the intricacies of food & the mysteries it had to offer that made royalty of ordinary people. I kept scrapbooks of recipes and articles that inspired me. I used to spend my holidays in baking and enjoying…
In less than 20 minutes, a fancy looking creamy dinner is all set to impress your family. Chicken Strogonoff with mushroom is absolutely delicious. “It is not the destination where you end up but the memories you create along the way” These days who would deny that life has become more worse than rat race… The constant humdrum needs a break, we all need a down time, take some time off to rejuvenate and re energise yourself. So we decided…
