These sweet empanadas or mini hand pies are filled with a pineapple jam and cream cheese filling. Use pre-made pie crust and cut out cute shapes to make this quick and fun dessert! Every summer, mom would make a batch of fresh pineapple jam. When I was small, instead of appreciating this fragrant homemade treat, I…
Blueberry & Blackberry Clafoutis
In this take on the classic French baked dessert, I have swapped the cherries for seasonal blueberries and blackberries. This delightful blueberry and blackberry clafoutis makes for a delicious summer dessert or brunch recipe. Serve as such or with a scoop of ice cream! One of our favorite holiday mom-son activity is baking. We don’t…
Carrot Halwa Tarts {With Vanilla Orange Custard}
It was a cold morning and the last thing I wanted to do was get up from the warmth of my bed. I could stay under the covers for ever. But that was not to be. I have two monster alarm clocks at home, a six-year-old and the other one, his dad. While I must…
Crème Pâtissière Filled Mini Apple Tarts
The French have it all. The most romantic of all languages, beautiful places, good wine, gorgeous fashion and most importantly, amazing food. And no, I’ve never been to France, though it’s right at the top of my list. But I did take two years of French, which to an extent, helps me to pronounce French…
Chocolate And Pear Turnovers
Sometimes I find inspiration in the most absurd manner. Such is the story of these turnovers. Let me explain. (Disclaimer: The ‘story’ is pretty long and boring, so you may want to scroll way down if you came here for a turnover recipe!) Do you ever binge watch any TV shows on Netflix? My latest…
Rustic Grape, Blackberry, Ricotta Tart & A Smoothie
Hmmm… what a weird combination for a tart, one might be inclined to think. This tart was inspired by two events. One, was when Nadja of Cause Baking Makes Happy posted a lovely grape, ricotta and thyme tart recipe. We go through grapes here like they are soon going to be extinct or something. Then…
