As January draws to a close and February rings in, Love is in the air, literally, and all around me people have started planning for Valentine's Day celebrations. As you grow older, Valentine takes on a new meaning, but that still doesn't stop you from enjoying this special moment of love and appreciation towards your partner. A dinner together, a memorable evening, or just sharing dessert from … [Read more...]
Whole Wheat Dark Chocolate Muffins
Chocolate Muffins (eggless) made with whole wheat flour and dark chocolate chips When it comes to chocolate recipes, there is hardly anything that i don't like, so when I saw these delicious Chocolate Cappuccino Muffins on UsMasala, I knew I had to bake them as soon as I can. Made with whole wheat flour and real chocolate chips, these are perfect for my little girl who is as much of a chocolate … [Read more...]
Salted Caramel Turtle Candies
Salted Caramel & Chocolate Turtles (Candies) When it comes to making Caramel, I tend to shy away from the process, not because its tedious, but because I don’t have much preference for the gooey-chewy caramel that adheres to my teeth. But, my husband and two-year old love Caramel, so what’s a Mum to do, except learn to live with it, or at least master the process to produce treats on holidays … [Read more...]
7 Must Try Valentine Dessert Recipes
There was a time when I used to turn to Google Search when I needed to find a recipe. But now, times have changed, and my best resource for online recipes is the world of fellow food bloggers! I know I can rely on these recipes because they have been tried, tested and certified by my friends, and will most likely not let me down. Plus, if I run into issues, I can always email them and be rest … [Read more...]
Chocolate Truffles – Recipe & Variations
Truffle Recipes for Valentine's Day There are some things that go hand-in-hand with Love - flowers, cards, gifts, diamonds and chocolates, especially Truffles, which have been a symbol of Love for ages and eons! So your Valentine Day celebration would indeed be incomplete without a round of deliciously smooth and chocolatey truffles for dessert. Just look at these seductive Chocolate … [Read more...]
Flourless Chocolate Cake (Gluten Free Recipe)
Flourless chocolate Cake (Gluten free) When it comes to most baked desserts, they involve the use of some kind of flour or gluten, to make them rise, thereby giving them a soft and airy texture. A few years ago, these kind of desserts would have been strictly out-of-reach for those who are allergic to Gluten, or are on a gluten-free diet for one reason or another. But not anymore. The increased … [Read more...]
Best Recipes of 2011
Best Recipes of 2011 I know I might be a bit late in posting this collection, but hey, it was Holiday season, and I'm still taking it slow. Blogging was definitely not the priority last few days, so as we gear up to kick-off a splendid 2012, I thought it would be good to look back and reminisce about a few of my cherished recipes that left an impression last year. Its never easy to choose your … [Read more...]
5 Deliciously Addictive Fudge Recipes
Just like cookies are an essential Holiday tradition, so is making Christmas Candy, and old-fashioned Chocolate Fudge tops the list, as it never fails to impress your guests. In fact, you can make a large batch, then pack a few pieces in a gift box, deck it with a ribbon and a Christmas message, and you have the perfect Gourmet gift to share with friends and family. The old-fashioned Fudge recipes … [Read more...]
Chocolate Cherry Blondies
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...]
Chocolate Souffle Recipe
Dark Chocolate SouffleWhen Ghiradelli sent me a free sample of their delicious new dark chocolate called Midnight Reverie and Intense Dark Sea Salt Soiree as part of the Foodbuzz Tastemaker Program, I was immediately thinking of the luscious chocolate desserts that I would make using these samples. We all know that dark chocolate, when consumed in moderation, does have some health benefits. But … [Read more...]