Has it ever happened to you, when you tasted something extraordinary just once and you can still recollect its aroma, taste and every little nuance that made it special in the first place? There are some foods that linger in your memory for a long time, almost forever. I still remember the first time I…
Mango Ice Cream Sundae {With Honey Roasted Cashews, Raspberries And Chocolate}
Drop what you’re doing and just ogle at this beauty, will ‘ya? You know you want it, I know you do! This is my second homemade ice cream recipe for this season and I went all out this time. Last month, I tried my hand at a vegan coconut milk version, but seriously, if you…
Easy Dessert: Carrot Barfi (Soft Carrot Bars) – Guest Blogging At The Spice Adventuress
Just popping in to let you know that I am guest blogging at Dhanya’s space, The Spice Adventuress today. She has amazing recipes, Indian and from around the world, all executed with lovely twists and variations. When Dhanya asked me to do a guest post, she specifically requested something sweet. And that is more than…
Easy Dessert: Apple & Paneer Kheer (Indian Milk Pudding)
Here is a very different kheer recipe that is sure to please both adults and kids. Kheer (or payasam, as it is known in the south) is an Indian pudding-like dairy dessert. Traditionally broken vermicelli, rice or other grains are added to reduced and sweetened milk to make this rich dessert. But kheer is one…
Chocolate Biscotti (Made With Cocoa Powder)
Cakes, cupcakes and fruit crumbles are my favorite baked treats. Only because they require very little hands-on time apart from mixing up a few ingredients. Any recipe that requires me to handle some sort of dough makes me think twice. I dillydally, toying with the idea in my mind before I get around to actually…
Mango And Cashew Nut Kulfi (Indian Frozen Milk Dessert)
If you love ice cream and Indian flavors, then this post is for you. Kulfi is a frozen Indian dessert made from slowly evaporating and thickening sweetened milk. The milk is flavored by a variety of ingredients like saffron (kesar), cardamom (elaichi), nuts, fruits (usually mango), and even rose-water. Kulfi is almost like ice cream,…
Summer Milkshake Trio – Strawberry, Chocolate And Cashewnut Milkshakes
Do you have a favorite milkshake flavor? Every time I have a milkshake, I feel that one is my favorite… till I try a different kind, that is! Anyway, let me tell you a story. When I was in college, there were a couple of small eateries/bakeries near our campus. Any one who has stayed…
