Today I'm going to bug you with a monologue of healthy eating, or sort of. Given that it's holiday season, most of us will indulge in desserts during our celebrations, but that does not mean that we can't be conscientious about what we eat! As south-asians, we eat a lot of white rice, it's like our staple diet. But more and more research suggests that white rice has way too much starch that can … [Read more...]
Irresistible Rocky Road Espresso Brownies
August 27, 2014 by
Back-to-school Night is coming up, and my Kindergartener is as excited as can be! I have never seen her so meticulously arrange and sort out all the things she needs for school. From supplies to notebooks to her lunch and snack boxes, she is really excited about getting everything in order. Whether she's trying to impress Mommy, her new teacher, or her new friends at school, I am hushing with … [Read more...]
Chocolate Cherry Blondies
October 3, 2011 by
Chocolate Cherry Dessert BarsFall as officially kicked in, and this post might sound a bit off the chart. But I had baked these really delicious Cherry Bars some time ago when sweet red Cherries adorned the grocery aisles, and it was hard to not share them with my readers! You can still find a bag of Cherries in your supermarkets, so go grab one and bake these truly delicious Chocolate Cherry bars … [Read more...]
Best Vegan Brownie Recipe
April 28, 2011 by
Vegan BrowniesAfter the copious amount of emails for a vegan brownie recipe that flooded my Inbox, I decided to get my hands dirty and find a recipe that works. I have used several recipes for Vegan Brownies before, some just use fruit purees instead of eggs, some use more oil and less butter, some just use vegan butter, but none of them came close to a real Good Vegan Brownie recipe, until I … [Read more...]
Caramel Pecan Brownies
December 21, 2010 by
Caramel Pecan BrowniesBrownies are a dessert-lover's best friend. They come in so many forms and are so deliciously versatile, that its hard not to love them. Plus, they are easier to bake than anything else, even cookies! Brownies can be kept really plain and simple for a picnic or a potluck, but if you want something fancy this holiday season, try these Caramel Pecan Brownies, courtesy of Fine … [Read more...]
Raspberry Cookie Bars (Blondies)
July 12, 2010 by
Raspberry Cookie (Crumble) Dessert BarsDessert bars are a perfect way to curb your sweet cravings without loading up on much guilt, and they are also a great way to incorporate favorite seasonal fruits fillings into your household. Instead of baking elaborate cakes, choose to go the cookie or crumble bar way - they have a longer shelf life, and being served as small squares instead of huge slices, … [Read more...]
