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...]
Chocolate Truffles – Recipe & Variations
February 6, 2012 by
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...]
Strawberry Santa Hats
December 19, 2011 by
Christmas is just around the corner, and this time, though we have baked a batch of cookies to lure Santa to our house, I am also going to serve him these cute and delicious Strawberry Santa Hats, which I am sure he will not be bale to resist. In fact, he might just be so happy that he may leave a gift or two extra for the home-chef who made his day! So how did this recipe find its place in our … [Read more...]
5 Deliciously Addictive Fudge Recipes
December 14, 2011 by
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...]
How To Make Christmas Ornaments At Home
December 9, 2011 by
Homemade Christmas Ornaments Gone are the days when everything used to be Homemade, especially during Holiday season. Lack of time and easy availability of stuff at affordable prices make buying stuff an attractive bet, versus making something yourself. However, I'm sure everyone of you will agree, that making things yourself is a great way to indulge your creativity, and holiday crafts are a fun … [Read more...]
Spiced Nuts in a Jar
November 23, 2011 by
Spiced Nuts are often the best tidbits to serve at any Holiday gathering. Their versatility makes them a crowd favorite, and you can make them spicy, savory, sweet, or a dash of all together. Get inspired by holiday flavors and add cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, maple- any flavor that you fancy and give a new twist to your spiced nut recipe. They also make a wonderful gourmet gift or party favor. Just … [Read more...]
Ultimate Holiday Cocktails
November 21, 2011 by
Ultimate Holiday Cocktail Recipes Thanksgiving is literally just around the corner, and pretty soon we'll be setting up our house for Santa as Christmas draws closer. Holiday season gives all of us a chance to spend some good quality time with our families, laughing away at kids' jokes, and swapping high-school stories with friends and family. This is also a time to celebrate good food, and so … [Read more...]
Simple Cheesecake Recipe
November 6, 2011 by
Simple Vanilla Cheesecake with Berry Topping When it comes to rich and creamy desserts, one name instantly comes to mind - Cheesecake, not just because it has Cheese in ts name, but because it truly is the king of all velvetty smooth desserts! With a crisp graham cracker crust, followed by a layer of fresh and smooth flavored cream cheese, then topped with your favorite fruit topping, a … [Read more...]
Homemade Marshmallow Recipe
September 2, 2011 by
September is already here, and pretty soon, the holiday season will begin, starting with Halloween. Its that time of the year when desserts and sweet delicacies will likely fill your dinner tables, and as the holiday season picks up speed, there will be more than one reason to make some easy goodies at home. Whether you are entertaining friends at home, having a tea party, or need ideas … [Read more...]
No-Bake & Healthy Thumbprint Cookies
January 6, 2011 by
No Bake Healthy Thumbprint CookiesWhen it comes to eating healthy, we often confuse calories with unhealthy food. Yes, you should definitely limit your calorie intake if you are on a diet. However, it is equally important to see that whatever calories you consume, are full of good carbs, good fat, protein and fiber - eating 300 calories of pure fat is way more unhealthy than eating 400 calories … [Read more...]
