Decorating Sugar Cookies
The September 2010 Daring Bakers’ challenge was hosted by Mandy of “What the Fruitcake?!” Mandy challenged everyone to make Decorated Sugar Cookies based on recipes from Peggy Porschen and The Joy of...
View ArticleValentine’s Day Sweets – Chocolate covered Strawberries
The ultimate Valentine’s day sweets are chocolate covered strawberries. The ingredients are few and the equipment required is little but the romance quotient is very high. Ingredients 1 pack ripe...
View ArticleRainbow Cake
Have fun with kids or surprise everyone with a rainbow cake. Simply make a basic vanilla cake mixture and divide it into 7 parts. Add food colouring for VIBGYOR – Violet, Indigo, Blue, Green, Yellow,...
View ArticleBag Cake
This is my first fondant work. The cake is baked in a round tin and then cut in the middle. The two pieces are stood with their backs against each other and stuck with buttercream icing. After an...
View ArticleTips for Stuffed Parathas
Yummy hot stuffed parathas on a cold winter night with curd….they can be aloo parathas, mooli parathas or gobhi parathas….I love them all. Here are a few tips to get them right every time. 1. The most...
View ArticleCherry Tart
It is a second winter in London and the elusive sun was reminding me of lovely summer tarts so I dug out some morello cherries from deep down in the freezer and whipped up a cherry frangipani tart...
View ArticleIndianized Mexican Cooler
Horchata is a popular Mexican rice drink which has been adapted to Indian taste here. It is not only good for health but also a great summer cooler. Indian version of Mexican Rice Cooler ‘Horchata’...
View ArticleAmchur Chutney
Imli or tamarind chutney is an Indian staple that adds the extra punch to many recipes. It goes well with almost all snack items and will be present in every Indian kitchen. However, if it is not...
View ArticleCorn Panini
Tired of having the same items for breakfast? Try corn panini. It is super easy and super fast and will add a spurt of healthy taste to the start of your day. Ingredients 1 corn on the cob or 1/2 cup...
View ArticleGulab Jamun
Gulab Jamun is the quintessential Indian sweet that compliments all festivals and all occasions. It is available year round and I have not met a single person till date who will say no to a gulab...
View ArticleTamarind and Date Chutney
Tamarind chutney is a household Indian staple. It is used in a number of snack items and the best part is it keeps for a long time. Ingredients 1 cup tamarind 1 1/2 cup jaggery 1 tsp salt 1 tsp red...
View ArticlePineapple Raita
Pineapple Raita is a good addition to any meal. It gives an exotic touch and is loved by one and all. Ingredients 1 cup bite-sized pineapple pieces 2 cups plain curd 3-4 tbsp powdered sugar 1 tbsp...
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