Out of all cookie recipes, I find that Thumbprint Cookies are easiest to make, and fun too! You can have tonnes of filling variations, from Jam to Peanut Butter to Chocolate, these can be adapted to suit any flavor preference and occasion. I have tried the normal ones before with hazelnut powder, but this time, for my Vegan version, I chose to go with walnuts instead, and the flavor was almost as … [Read more...]

Christmas is incomplete without baking a batch of Biscotti - yes, those slim Italian cookies that go perfectly well with your coffee or tea! One of the most cherished recipes for Holiday Biscotti is the Cranberry Pistachio Biscotti. Filled with the goodness of red berries and green nuts, these cookies look very pretty too! Add a little bit of vanilla or almond, and a tinge of orange juice, and you … [Read more...]

Pineapple Kesari is one of the most famous desserts from Southern India. "Kesari", also known as Sheera or Halwa in other parts of India, is an easy and delicious dessert made from semolina, milk, water, and in most cases - Pineapple. But to make it easier for you to relish this delicacy as much as you like, here's a quick and tasty Microwave recipe - this no-fuss method will make it very simple … [Read more...]

Holidays means loads of cooking and baking, and this Thanksgiving, we have tonnes of Vegetarian Recipes and Sweet Desserts to share with you all! The foodie community has come together once more to give you the best holiday recipes to serve every guest in your party, even the Turkey-lovers will love these recipes. From starters to main-course to desserts, here are some interesting ideas to serve … [Read more...]

There is an unrivalled beauty about pairing Chocolate and Marshmallows together - whether its for cookies, puddings, desserts or anything else, it's like a union of divine tastes that is sure to produce a rich and sultry end result! Marshmallows are pure and fluffly, like clouds of air, while Choclate lends that dense and dark quality that makes a dessert enticing. And that's precisely what makes … [Read more...]

Who doesn't love Pineapple, but only if its served to you in a plate! When it comes to cutting one yourself, the inclination goes down a bit:) Its always been a challenge for me to cut a pineapple correctly, and I'm sure many of you share these inhibitions! But though it looks extremely hard to do with a few neat tricks, the right method, and a bit of concentration, you might just nail the … [Read more...]

Scones come next in my list of breakfast goodies, right after coffee cakes and muffins. This time, I tried to make Cherry Scones instead of using blueberries or black currents, and it was a welcome flavor indeed! Cherries have a lot of nutritional and medicinal value, not to mention the burst of flavor trapped in these tiny fruits. Made from whole-grain flour, paired with almonds, sprinkled with a … [Read more...]

Who could ever say No to a warm, luscious and moist piece of Banana Cake!! The easiest cake to bake when you want to use your ripe almost-brown bananas, this cake has also traditionally been a favorite for almost everyone; its ideal to enjoy with your morning tea or coffee, carry in small sandwich bags for your road-trips, or cover with some vanilla ice cream for a lavish relaxing dessert. This … [Read more...]