Tiramisu literally means pick me up in Italian, metaphorically suggesting make me happy. Its simple to make but requires some time to get the dessert to set. Marsala wine is mixed with espresso coffee in the authentic recipe. But I have left the wine out since I refrain from drinking alcohol. As the name suggests,Continue reading “Tiramisu”
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The Indian Arranged Marriage Blueprint
They say marriages are made in heaven. In my case, it is trying to be made in the drawing room of my house. Confused? Let me explain how this is. The First Meeting Indian arranged marriages are usually set up by a third party, almost like a blind date, where the boy and girl get a chanceContinue reading “The Indian Arranged Marriage Blueprint”
Diner Style Burger
Recently my brother came home with premium quality minced beef shaped into burger patties that were bigger in size than any burger I have seen … be it on TV or for real. In my mind all I could think of was how I could get into my ‘Cookathon Mode’ and create something flavour filledContinue reading “Diner Style Burger”
Apple Sauce
This is a simple home made sauce that can be used to compliment our cereals, pancakes or waffles or pound cakes, ice creams and milkshakes. A small pinch of salt brings out the earthy flavour of the cinnamon and nutmeg spices in this sauce. And using fresh apples and sugar helps keep the sauce for longContinue reading “Apple Sauce”
Cake Pops
There is no one way of making cake pops. To make them people either bake cakes from scratch or use the cake ready mix boxes. Once baked, they crumb the cake and add frosting or melted chocolate to bind it together and make desirable shapes like spheres or cubes and stick it on a lollipop stickContinue reading “Cake Pops”
Cheese Cake with Strawberry Sauce
Ingredients for the Cheese Cake Cheese Filling Eggs ………………………………4 large Sugar……………………………..3/4 cup Heavy Whipping Cream ..200 ml (room temperature) Cream Cheese ……………..3/4 cup (room temperature) Mascarpone Cheese ……1 cup (room temperature) Vanilla Essence ……………1 teaspoon Cake Crust Graham Cracker/ Digestive Biscuit ……11/2 cup crushed Butter ………………………….70 grams melted Sugar …………………………….1/2 cup Strawberry Sauce Sugar ………………………………3/4Continue reading “Cheese Cake with Strawberry Sauce”
Garlic Bread
In its simplest form, garlic bread is butter or olive oil with chopped garlic cloves on bread. My recipe is a little more than that. It calls for two of types of cheeses infused with two dried herbs. The crispy corners of the baked to perfection bread and the soft butter soaked insides of this appetizer isContinue reading “Garlic Bread”
Potato Wedges
Ingredients Potato …………………1 large Salt …………………..seasoning Garlic Salt ………….1/2 teaspoon Oregano …………….1 pinch Red Chilli flakes …..as per your taste Olive Oil ……………..3-4 tablespoons Method Cut into thin wedges. Sprinkle the rest of the ingredients. Use a shallow pan to fry or spread it on a baking tray and bake till crispy. Serve hot.
Veg Panini
Veg Panini Panini, the Italian name for a sandwich which uses any type of bread besides the regular sliced bread. Ciabatta, Bauguette or Rosetta are the typical breads that are used to make a panini. This name is more commonly used by Americans and British to refer to any type of grilled sandwich. People usually alterContinue reading “Veg Panini”
Chicken Quesadillas
Quesadillas (pronounced as qesadyas) are cheesy tortilla sandwiches that originated from Mexico. People have come up with their own variations on this dish over the years. It is a full meal dish that is sometimes also served as an appetizer. Some have even gone to the heights of adapting this savory dish to satisfy their sweet toothContinue reading “Chicken Quesadillas”
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