This Lemon Yogurt Loaf Cake tastes amazing with a nice cup of tea or coffee. You can serve it with some lemon curd to make it a delicious dessert as well. I have played with a few recipes before, but was never satisfied 100% until this time and that’s why you are reading about this … More Lemon Yogurt Loaf Cake Recipe
When life gives you a huge watermelon, be thankful and make popsicle. Sounds so clichéd, right? Sorry, couldn’t help it. So yes, go ahead and make Watermelon Strawberry Honey Popsicle. They are refreshing, sugar free and delicious. My husband came home with this big watermelon the other day. The dude loves shopping at Costco! What … More Watermelon Strawberry and Honey Popsicles
These EGG-FREE, BUTTER-FREE Dark Chocolate Bundt Cakes are not only pretty to look at but also, they are sinfully delicious. And that chocolate ganache on top dripping down from the sides…heaven! They are easy to make and the portion size is perfect. I served these egg free, butter free dark chocolate … More Egg-Free Butter-Free Dark Chocolate Bundt Cake
HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY, All!! Hope this cake screams love for you all. This Ras Malai Cream Cake doesn’t have Ras Malais ducked into it…, The Sponge Cake is based on the flavors of Ras Malai – Cheese (ricotta), Cardamom, Saffron, Rose Water. Each bite of this ethereal cake will give you the taste of Ras Malai – I … More Ras Malai Cream Cake
When these cranberry almond biscottis are baking in the oven, it feels like Christmas is around the corner. That undeniable sweet smell of butter, sugar and dried nuts just makes you thankful for family, friends and everything nice that’s going on with you. If you love strong black coffee as much as I do, then … More Cranberry-Almond Vanilla Biscotti
Today we celebrated Diwali again. Yes, I know, it’s more than two weeks past the real Diwali, yet we are not done celebrating it yet. This is probably my 4th Diwali celebration this year. This time it was at the Deloitte office. I have been with the firm for just two weeks now, yet, it … More Cardamom-Saffron Tea Cookies
The Cardamom Peda or the Cardamom Milk Fudge is a classic and very popular dessert made during festive occasions. The ingredients used are less and very simple. Made with simple ingredients and ready in minutes, nothing else can beat this dessert. If you are crunched for time, then this Microwave Cardamom Peda is your go-to … More Microwave Cardamom Peda (Cardamom Milk Fudge)
I was scratching my head over what kind of dessert to make for my son’s birthday party. He is picky when it comes to desserts (and many other things). He does not complain or nag much.., he just would not eat it. Neither would he overwhelm you with compliments when you make something and … More Coconut Cream Cheesecake with White Chocolate Drizzle
Before I get on a semi-serious tone on this post, I want to clear out a few things about my baking and photography experience with this Naked Red Velvet Cake. Baking this cake has always been a pain, but in the end, ITS SO WORTH IT. The first time when I baked it (Exactly … More The Naked Red Velvet Cake
This Manda Pitha recipe is as vintage as it can get. This is probably a recipe that goes back to thousand of years. My parents ate it, their parents ate it and their parents’ parents ate it, I’m sure. This is also recipe that just keeps getting better and better as it offers immense possibilities with infinite combinations. … More Manda Pitha (Rice Dumplings with Coconut Filling)
This Sweet and Spicy Plum Chutney can be your make-ahead condiment for potlucks, family gatherings or dinner or lunch parties. Serve this with cheese, grilled meat, eggs, sandwiches, burgers etc. In fact, the options are endless. However you serve this Spiced Plum Chutney, just be sure this will be a sure shot crowd pleaser. … More Sweet and Spicy Plum Chutney
VIENNA – from its baroque buildings, churches, alleys to palaces and museums is as decadent as it’s pastries and coffee. The whole time we were there, I was on an inexplainable high because of my addiction to the old world. It was hard for me to finish up at one place and move on to the … More Vienna – Apple Strudels and The Kiss
Prague is BEAUTIFUL – Just the way I imagined it. Walkable weather, classy locals and absolutely picturesque Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque churches. Some churches and streets don’t even look real – they are THAT good. I felt like I belonged there and my quirky aesthetic needs were graciously met. I wanted to visit Prague for … More PRAGUE – So Uniquely Medieval!
Boy!! The accent. Everyone sounds good in London. This is where, Shakespeare performed his plays, where Adele sings her lungs out and Charles Dickens was buried. Well – many more things happen, but I had to mention these three names, I’m biased towards. And the weather – the weather in London is not as fantastic … More LONDON – Grey Skies and Red Buses
