Eggless ricotta and pistachio brownies

These eggless ricotta and pistachio brownies were made ages ago and the recipe has been lying in the drafts for a while. With the festive and entertaining season round the corner, this recipe might come in handy. Moreover, as it’s an eggless recipe, you don’t have to be […]

Clafoutis inspired cranberry dessert

This Clafoutis inspired cranberry dessert is very easy to rustle up and a great way to use up fresh cranberries. I made a clafoutis some time ago, and based on that, I made this dessert (can’t call this a clafoutis though), with some alterations for a cakey texture. […]

Chocolate almond sponge

This delicious chocolate almond sponge does not contain any butter / oil or any raising agent. Filled and covered with a light ganache and topped with almond flakes for an added texture, it is a simple and easy to make cake, perfect with your cuppa. I haven’t really […]

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 […]

Komola kheer l Orange pudding

This komola kheer l orange pudding was made to use up the glut of oranges lying on the kitchen counter. We were definitely a bit enthusiastic with the purchase; with the kids away at university, there were too many just for the two of us. So, some of […]

Upside down blood orange, semolina, almond and olive oil cake

This moist upside down blood orange, semolina, almond and olive oil cake also includes whole wheat which makes it quite substantial. A small piece goes a long way. The moist crumb with a slight bite, coupled with the almost marmalade like topping is an absolute delight. Blood oranges […]

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 […]

Quince and apple crumble

This beautifully spiced quince and apple crumble is the perfect autumnal dessert is the perfect autumnal dessert. The fruit layer is topped with oats and an assortment of seeds that give a lovely bite. Quince- Quince is an autumnal fruit that belongs to the apple family. But unlike […]

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 […]

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 […]