Whole wheat cranberry triangles

These whole wheat cranberry triangles are the perfect accompaniment to your cuppa. Along with whole wheat, they also include oats and cornmeal which gives a lovely bite. And not to forget the dried cranberries that add the sweetness and a delightful tang. The temperatures are dipping in our […]

Spiced whole wheat and oats cookies

When I call these cookies spiced whole wheat and oats cookies, I mean that they are really spiced. They contain an assortment of various spices that gives the cookies a unique flavour and mouthfeel. Inspiration- Many years ago, a friend gifted me a pack of Pfeffernusse, a spiced […]

Mixed vegetable and cheese paratha

These mixed vegetable and cheese paratha are a meal in themselves. It has a crisp outer shell with a soft filling inside. It is literally an explosion of flavours. This mixed vegetable and cheese paratha is a spin off of the very popular aloo paratha which is one […]

Chicken and vegetable spaghetti soup

This chicken and vegetable spaghetti soup is just what you need on a cold, grey day! It’s warmth and colour is perfect to lift one’s spirits.  It seemed only a short while ago that the trees in our backyard were once again renewed with life after the bare […]

Mini chocolate mousse pots

These mini chocolate mousse pots are a chocolate lovers delight. They are intensely chocolatey, easy to rustle up and needs just three ingredients. I first made these mini chocolate mouse pots many moons ago. They are one of the easiest desserts to rustle up and it does not […]

Citrus cornmeal olive oil cake

This citrus cornmeal olive oil cake is a very moist cake with citrusy flavours running through it and with a slight bite from the pine nuts. I first baked this cake many years ago; read that as (12-13 yeas ago) and I remember being super pleased with the […]

Aloo bilahi masor jool / Assamese style fish curry with potato and tomato

Unlike some curies that require more simmering time, this uncomplicated aloo bilahi masor jool / Assamese style fish curry with potato and tomato makes for a fast and hearty meal any day of the week. It is light with a slight hint of spices and comforting as most […]

Gur besan burfi

I recently made this gur besan burfi. Besan burfi is a very popular Indian sweet and is enjoyed specially during festive times such as Diwali; although it is readily available in Indian grocery shops throughout the year! It is usually made with besan ( gram flour), ghee (clarified […]

Pista badam peda

This pista badam peda (pistachhio-almond Indian sweet) is a healthy option for your sweet corner this Diwali. Or in fact for any other time when you crave something sweet. These three ingredient bite sized beauties are very easy to make, does not contain oodles of refined sugar and […]

Halloween themed cupcake toppers

These Halloween themed cupcake toppers were made a few years ago. They may look spooky, but are really delicious. So, if you can move past the severed fingers or gouged out bloodshot eyeballs or the ghosts that adorn the tops of the cupcakes, they are quite delicious underneath. […]