Ginger cookies

Inspired by the flavours of the traditional gingersnap cookies, these ginger cookies are an absolute delight. The cracked tops give another dimension to the visual effect. Unlike the traditional gingersnap cookies, mine were a bit softer and I did not make them as flat and thin as the […]

Whole wheat chocolate chunk cookies (butterless)

These soft and chewy whole wheat chocolate chunk cookies (butterless) are perfect with your cuppa or a glass of milk. This is my basic chocolate chunk / chip recipe. It is simple to make and we love them; give them a go and you’ll enjoy them too! As […]

Chilli-paprika French macarons

I developed the recipe for these chilli-paprika French macarons more than a decade ago and have managed to salvage the recipe from my notebook. The hint of chilli in these macarons are perfect for those who prefer a little less sweetness in these dainty treats. Love – hate […]

Pistachio and chocolate pinwheel cookies

These pistachio and chocolate pinwheel cookies are a delight. They are mildly sweet and wonderfully crumbly. These cookies very indeed very good, yes, the kind of end product that makes the baker in me jump with joy. Not loaded with butter and sugar, but mildly sweet and wonderfully […]

Eggless banana and chocolate chip cookies

This eggless banana and chocolate chip cookies recipe goes back to more than ten years. It is relatively easy to make and will be perfect with a cuppa or glass of milk. Healthy eating- When it comes to cooking for the family, I have always been a bit […]

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 […]

Cumin cookies (eggless)

These cumin cookies (eggless) are very easy to make and are a great accompaniment for a cuppa; nice break from the regular sweet cookies. Cumin- Cumin is one of the most popular spices in my kitchen cabinet. It is also a spice that I, like so many of […]

Clove chocolate chip cookies

Clove? In cookies? Yes, you hard it right. As the name suggests, these clove chocolate chip cookies are infused with the warmth of cloves. I have always loved using spices in my bakes and this is no different. Crisp and delicious, this cookie recipe was created more than […]

Whole wheat, coconut and orange cookies (eggless recipe)

We have been under a cold snap for more than a week with the temperatures refusing to rise and the snow on my garden benches showing no signs of shifting anytime soon! Only this morning, the temperature seems to have risen by a few degrees and the grass […]