Disclosure: This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. However, the choice of ingredients, the recipe idea and the photos are all mine alone. #ChooseSmart #CollectiveBias I love entertaining, and it gives me a nice feeling to be able to please people with my food. But sometimes you want entertaining to be fuss-free, and yet not have to compromise on the … [Read more...]
Quick & Easy Cherry Granola Crumble
July 31, 2013 by
I love the variety of stone fruits that adorn the markets in the summer, out of which, peaches, plums and cherries are my personal favorites! Unfortunately this year we did not have a great cherry season, but I am happy I was able to grab some bags of fresh cherries off the grocery aisles before it disappeared from the scene altogether. My daughter also loves cherries, and last week when I … [Read more...]
Berry Tarts with Lavender Rosewater Mascarpone Cream
June 18, 2012 by
Berry Tartlettes with Rosewater & Lavender Mascarpone Cream, made using Puff Pastry sheets This Saturday, the temperature shot into upper 90's and we had to turn the air-conditioners on in full blast! Looks like Summer is finally showing its true colors, and while we crave to keep it pleasantly cool in the household, there's one place that's burning with heat, yes, my kitchen! The oven is … [Read more...]
ExpertTalk: Pie Baking 101
February 27, 2012 by
I am thrilled to pen down my first post in this new series that we are launching at FFC. ExpertTalk, as the name suggests, will bring to you some expert tips, tricks and techniques about the chosen topic, which in this case, is Pie Baking. Today we are joined by Deeba, the chef behind the glorious creations at Passionate About Baking, and Shaheen, the famous chef also known as The Purple Foodie. … [Read more...]
Apple & Blackberry Skillet Pie
October 26, 2011 by
Apple & Blackberry Pie Baked in a Skillet Pies are generally the flavor of the the season these days, and being as versatile as they are, it is no surprise that Pies are a preferred holiday dessert on most occasions. But today, we drift away from the Pumpkin flavor a bit and focus on earthy apples instead. Homemade Apple Pie has always been a family favorite since generations, but few would … [Read more...]
Open-Faced Cherry Pie
August 3, 2011 by
Open-Faced Cherry PieThe fresh fruit section in bubbling with bags and bags of cherries, strawberries, peaches and plums as all the stone fruits celebrate their opulence! Summer is the best time to enjoy a vivid variety of fruits, and baking a Pie or Cobbler is the easiest way to use up a substantial amount of produce in one time, and of course, you end up with a beautiful and delicious dessert … [Read more...]
Apple Crisp
June 13, 2011 by
Apple Raspberry Crisp served with Ice Cream Whenever you crave for some simple heart-warming dessert which does not require careful measurements and elaborate baking or cooking instructions, you can rely on an old-fashioned Crisp recipe. Crisps, Cobblers or Crumbles (they are pretty much the same) are all an easy way to dish out a dessert that primarily contains some fresh seasonal fruit, a bit … [Read more...]
Baked Sweet Potato Pie
January 11, 2011 by
Homemade Sweet Potato PieSweet Potatoes are a very versatile ingredient that is often kept on the back-burner. These delicately sweet tubers are a powerhouse of nutrition too, giving you all the more reason to cook with them. Baked Sweet Potato Fries are my absolute favorites - if you haven't tried them yet, I urge you to do so! However, this tempting Sweet Potato Pie that comes from Susan aka … [Read more...]
Orange Pecan Pie – Dare To Be Different!
November 12, 2010 by
Pecan Pie with an Orange Flavor TwistAs soon as the fervor of Thanksgiving starts sinking in, you start freaking out about the Dinner menus and the party decor. Are you one of those who are hosting a Holiday dinner at your place, and need Pie recipe inspiration? Or are you invited to a dinner party and feel like taking something special for your friends? Holiday Pies are a great way to indulge in … [Read more...]
