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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 … 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 … 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 … Read More
No Churn Raspberry Ice Cream
Well, I suppose I told you that my Raspberry mania did not end with my raspberry cupcakes. Actually I doubt if it will ever end. Raspberries have taken over my life at the moment. After spending a good amount of time reading up on how to freeze berries, I promised myself I will wait till … Read More
Irish Cream Milk Chocolate Mousse
It poured incessantly all weekend. Rains are great but not when it is already cold. And definitely not during the weekend. When I woke up to the rains on Saturday morning, I imagined how our weekend would turn out, walled in with no adventure. But to lift up the spirits, the Husband served a gourmet breakfast, all plated up with the perfect amount of cheese. Loads of it! Now that was not a bad start. It did not shower in a huge downpour...just an annoying drizzle that wouldn't go away. We came up with the idea of an impromptu visit to our earlier suburb. The twins instantly recognised the place, much to my surprise and became very excited. And so was I. That familiar lanes, shops, faces, library, parks and the BAKEWARE store. I realised how much I missed this place. We had a Vietnamese lunch at our usual table at the restaurant and talked about memories of our stay in that locality. I had stayed a considerable amount of time with the kids alone there on account of my husband's work related travel but I was almost always at ease. Guess who I had for a neighbour. The cops! During the course of the conversation, I was reminded of this dessert that I had made for myself … Read More
Raspberry Cupcakes with White Chocolate Ganache Frosting
If someone ever asked me what I miss most about summer, my answer would be the daylight and BERRIES! With the evenings getting colder and darkness setting in by mid afternoon, I am almost ready to retreat into a hibernating mode. While Summer is nowhere near and little that I can do about daylight, there is technology and there are Berries. If not fresh, then frozen! As much as I love the colourful little jewels of deliciousness, I have always shied away from freezing them or buying frozen pre-packs. There is definitely a freshness that seasonal berries would contribute but I realised there is a lot that can be done with frozen ones. Looking at the prices of fresh raspberries at this time of the year, I finally convinced myself to get a frozen pack. And since then, I have been reading up on how to freeze berries during season. Buying fruits in bulk during season and preserving them is not only a great way of saving money but allows you to enjoy your favourite fruits all year-long. Honestly, with whatever I have read, it is a simple process with no fancy equipment. Pretty pleased with the way my cupcakes turned out I made 2 more desserts and I thought they looked … Read More
Whole Orange Almond Mini Cakes with Orange Syrup
I am very excited about this one. Not only because it is sweet post but it uses one of my cannot-do-without fruits. And in its best form ever - WHOLE! Yes, skin, pulp..everything. No seeds though. If that has already excited you, I have not even come to the more interesting facts. There is no butter, no flour in the cake. So gluten-free, reduced fat, healthy, however you like to call it. For me, not having to zest an orange for an orange cake is brilliant enough so with pleasure I call it a whole orange cake. The cake is known to be a classic Passover dessert drawing inspiration from Morocco, the Mediterranean and the Middle East. And trust me when I say, the flavour is to die for! During my childhood, the appearance of oranges marked the onset of winter. One funny memory that I have is dozing off in the school bus on my way home and waking up to the smell of citrus. Almost everybody was biting into an orange. Back then fruits were strictly seasonal. With the way technology has evolved in the present day much of our produce is omnipresent. And we have so many options to choose from. So coming back to the cakes, while all varieties of oranges can be used, Navel being … Read More
Award Time! One more Liebster.
Another Liebster award! What can I say! I am honored, overwhelmed and delighted. Though I really really wonder how much I deserve this recognition for the long gaps that follow my posts, the networking that I miss out on to maintain my presence in the blog-o-sphere, the technical aspects that have been screaming for attention for a while now. Despite my best intentions, there are times when putting a post together requires that last ounce of energy that has already been drained out of my system. Having said that, blogging to me is addictive, it is therapeutic. And I love everything about it. My 3rd Liebster nomination is from the lovely Nilu of Kitchen Serenity. We started blogging around the same time but I have to admit that I can never keep up the pace and discipline with which she posts. Her blog is a treasure chest of recipes...appetisers, curries, beverages, desserts, lunchbox recipes and if I have to key it all in, it might as well make a whole post. She says 'we seldom eat out'. I say 'Lady if I was your neighbour, I would never eat out too'. Nilu is also one of the friendliest and familiar names in the blog-o-sphere, welcoming one and all with her warm words and … Read More
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