Thandai mix is a fragrant mixture of nuts and spices used to make beverages and desserts. Here, this homemade thandai mix is used to make an eggless sheet cake. Decorated with saffron whipped cream cheese frosting and tons of colorful sprinkles, it makes for a stunning Holi dessert! Do you like sprinkles? I love them…
Fluffy Cranberry Mousse
This light and fluffy cranberry mousse is the perfect Valentine’s Day or late winter dessert. It’s easily made with both fresh or frozen cranberries and doesn’t require either eggs or gelatin. I love whipping up quick and easy desserts in pretty glasses. They kind of justify my ever-growing collection of cups, glasses and dessert bowls!…
Caramelized Onion & Cream Cheese Phyllo Bites
Thank you Gloria Ferrer for sponsoring this post. Elevate your everyday entertaining this season with Gloria Ferrer wines! Crisp mini phyllo tarts filled with soft cream cheese and caramelized onions pair excellently with sparkling wine to make easy and enticing party appetizers. When it comes to entertaining, if you are anything like me, you can rock…
Movie-Night Popcorn & Crackers Snack Mix
What better way to enjoy the end of summer than with a surprise at-home family movie night? And for snacks, whip up this sweet & savory popcorn snack mix along with crackers and feta cheese dip to keep young and old alike happy! Boy started second grade last month. He is a confident, smart kid…
Strawberry Cheesecake Popsicles
Stay cool this summer with these creamy and delicious strawberry cheesecake popsicles. Just 5 ingredients and a quick blitz in the blender gives you a delicious frozen treat! I have a quick frozen treat recipe to share with you guys today. I really enjoy making homemade popsicles in summer, because how fun are they to…
Pineapple Cream Cheese Empanadas (Hand Pies)
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…
Baked Chicken, Bean & Jalapeño Popper Taquitos
Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by Farm Rich. All opinions expressed are mine. Make these delicious baked taquitos filled with chicken, black beans and cream cheese stuffed jalapeño peppers for a mild kick. Serve these at your Cinco de Mayo party with a tangy and creamy avocado crema dip. It’s fiesta time down here in…
Carrot Chai Coconut Cake With Brown Sugar Cream Cheese Frosting
This incredibly moist carrot cake made with organic sweet carrots, brewed tea, chai spices and coconut is topped with brown sugar cream cheese frosting and toasted coconut flakes. Stunning and delicious, this carrot-chai-coconut cake makes for an amazing Easter brunch dessert. Can you believe it’s almost Easter? I was just going through our schedule for…
Berry Tiramisu – An Easy & Kid Friendly Dessert
In this fresh take on the classic Italian dessert, this delicate berry tiramisu is made with fresh berries and cream cheese whipped topping. Layered with ready-made ladyfingers soaked in fresh orange juice, this dessert is kid-friendly too. Boy loves exploring new desserts and is always on the lookout for new recipes for us to try out. Actually what that means is,…
Cranberry & Cream Cheese Mini Phyllo Bites {Christmas Party Appetizers}
These cute mini phyllo tarts filled with cream cheese and homemade cranberry-pepper jam are the perfect one-bite Christmas party appetizers. Plus, it takes just 10 minutes to make them! Party appetizers are the one department that I constantly struggle with. Cheese and fruit platters simply do not cut it in an Indian gathering. Even a cursory…
Berry Fool – No Cook Summer Dessert
Light, fruity and creamy, this delicious no-cook mixed berry fool dessert is the perfect way to enjoy balmy summer nights. Hey guys, if you’ve been wondering where I’ve disappeared to, fear not. I’m just on vacation in India! Feels so good to be back at the motherland, though I could have done less with the…
Lemon Crepes With Strawberry Cream Cheese Filling
Delicate lemon crepes filled with strawberry flavored whipped cream cheese and sweet berries is a delightful weekend brunch. Make these to treat your loved ones to a special breakfast on birthdays, anniversaries or Valentine’s Day. Or gather around the kitchen and make a large batch of these delightful crepes for some fun family time! Close…
