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Mocha Mousse with Coffee Glazed Hazelnuts and Cocoa Tuile
Isn't it ironical that I am posting about coffee when my morning coffee has just been replaced by a cup of masala chai (spiced tea)! Life has been wonderful. Despite travelling 5000 miles over, I am anything but jet lagged and loving every bit of my break. So have I been missing coffee? Well, not … Read More
Jaffa Cupcakes. Chocolate Cupcakes with an Orange Chocolate Ganache and Orange Buttercream.
A candy inspired cupcake! That's what I have for you today. I wouldn't like to call myself a big fan of candies but I love what they can do to my cupcakes. Chocolate-Orange is a classic combination...they have the capacity to elevate a dessert by flavour alone. I may have liked to call these … Read More
No Bake Oreo Cheesecake Strawberry Mousse Duo
If you have been with me for a while now, you would know how much I like dressing up my desserts. Layers, swirls, drizzles, sprinkles...I can go on adding elements as long as they balance each other out. It's like my favourite playtime fun as a little girl...dressing up my dolls in pink,with lace … Read More
Raspberry Poached Pears With Chocolate Sauce
Poached pears in a beautiful pink raspberry puree and served with a homemade chocolate sauce. All the dessert lovers of the world, in my opinion belong to two broad categories. The chocolate lovers and the non-chocolate lovers (do they even exist?). Okay, let me rephrase that...the chocolate … Read More
Chocolate Pistachio Muffins
Muffins were probably the first things I learnt to bake. As a child, I only knew two flavours. Vanilla and Chocolate. We had an old fashioned portable round oven which would sit on the floor during baking times and otherwise tucked away in one corner of the house. Baking was not very popular in Indian homes and my mother was probably one of the few bakers I knew existed at that point in time. Before I was allowed to take complete control of the oven, my job was to butter the muffin tins which were of all possible shapes and sizes. And to ward off my then toddler sister and crawling brother from attacking the oven. I enjoyed the first but loved the second one! Because it meant sitting close to the oven. Its funny when I think about how I would sit right next to the equipment and peek into its glass face to see the muffins rise before my eyes. Sometimes I would see my mother adding dried orange peel or nuts. Pistachios and cashew nuts were a favourite in my house and they would make an appearance in all sweet treats, Indian or otherwise. I took out coloured liners to bake these muffins but on an impulse decided to bake them in different sized tart pans. Just like I did … Read More
Gluten-free Amaretti Cookies
'What are you baking Mama?' asked my 3 and a half-year old as soon as he opened his eyelids in the morning. The house was filled with the smell of freshly baked amaretti cookies. He leaped out of bed in excitement and stood in the kitchen trying to peek into the oven. The smell of almonds and caramelised sugar was enough to drive anybody crazy, let alone the rapidly developing senses of a little sugar hungry boy. He ran to tell his brother. "Wake up, We will have cookies for breakfast' When did I say that! I couldn't help but smile at the sweet exchange of words taking place between them, around the cookies. The temperatures have been dropping a wee bit every day and I find the best way to keep warm is to switch on the oven. Even if it means 6.30 in the morning. These Italian cookies are little bites of Heaven. They are so so good. Almonds and sugar...what a magical pair! And the good news for you..no butter, no flour! They are ready in no time and they tend to leave me with a 'is that it?' kind of feeling. Delicate, light, airy with a crunchy exterior and a soft chewy centre. And the scent...Oh! I could bake them every single day. You know, I just had a … Read More
Cornflake, Cranberry and Raisin Cookies
Did you like cereal as a child? I love them now but they never made it to my favourite breakfast list when I was a child. I think I know why! Because they were never as sugary or nutty or as flavourful as they are today. And now I snack on them whenever I am hungry, straight out of the box, pretty much throughout the day. My title is kind of deceptive isn't it? Sounds like a big bowl of health. Yes, the ingredients more or less form a part of the breakfast category. But I am not promoting health here. I can say with absolute certainty that I am promoting deliciousness with a few healthy ingredients. These cookies are so quick and easy to make. They get a nice crunch from the corn flakes and a lovely chewy tang from the cranberries and raisins. The recipe is totally adaptable to use chocolate chips or nuts instead. Also, any crunchy cereal should work. Once, someone asked me if this was a means of getting nutrition over to my kids like a lot of mothers do. Well, fortunately I did not have to. Both my boys are pretty adventurous about food and I have never had to hide cereals in a cookie. But coming to think of it, it's a fantastic idea for fussy or picky eaters. … Read More
Rhubarb Almond Crumb Cake
I love using almonds in my cakes. I am always looking for recipes where I can substitute flour with almond meal or any other nut meal. Not only is it healthy, but it gives an amazing texture to the cakes. Rich but not heavy. Last time I paired it with orange to make a gluten-free treat but this time I wanted a recipe that would also use up the flaked almonds lying in my cupboard. The rhubarb almond crumb cake is sweet, tart, moist, crunchy all at the same time. I made it for my friends who were coming over for afternoon tea. And everybody like it. The best thing about this cake is its different textures...the cake with the rhubarb and then the crumb topping. And the flaked almonds. This is one of those fuss free cakes where you just toss everything into a bowl and mix. I love recipes where you don't need to cream the butter. Rhubarb can at times be quite tart but in this recipe it just balances out. Being a colour fanatic, I also love the way it looks. Rustic brown and pink. I kept the styling to a minimum as I thought it didn't need any. The cake is best served warm with some whipped cream on the side. Alternately, you can use hulled, chopped strawberries, … Read More
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