Just like cookies are an essential Holiday tradition, so is making Christmas Candy, and old-fashioned Chocolate Fudge tops the list, as it never fails to impress your guests. In fact, you can make a large batch, then pack a few pieces in a gift box, deck it with a ribbon and a Christmas message, and you have the perfect Gourmet gift to share with friends and family. The old-fashioned Fudge recipes … [Read more...]
Apple Bread With Toasted Pecans
November 9, 2011 by
Moist Apple Bread topped with Toasted Pecans Apples are making the rounds all around the blogosphere, especially as Fall is the season to indulge in fresh, sweet apples of every kind. Apple Picking is a fun way to fill your bags with some fresh fall produce that you can then use to make delicious treats like Caramel Apples, Apple & Blackberry Skillet Pie, or this Apple Bread with Toasted … [Read more...]
Simple Cheesecake Recipe
November 6, 2011 by
Simple Vanilla Cheesecake with Berry Topping When it comes to rich and creamy desserts, one name instantly comes to mind - Cheesecake, not just because it has Cheese in ts name, but because it truly is the king of all velvetty smooth desserts! With a crisp graham cracker crust, followed by a layer of fresh and smooth flavored cream cheese, then topped with your favorite fruit topping, a … [Read more...]
Apple & Blackberry Skillet Pie
October 26, 2011 by
Apple & Blackberry Pie Baked in a Skillet Pies are generally the flavor of the the season these days, and being as versatile as they are, it is no surprise that Pies are a preferred holiday dessert on most occasions. But today, we drift away from the Pumpkin flavor a bit and focus on earthy apples instead. Homemade Apple Pie has always been a family favorite since generations, but few would … [Read more...]
Payasam (Vermicelli Kheer)
October 24, 2011 by
Seviya Payasam is a type of Vermicelli Kheer that is prepared on special occasions like Diwali or Eid Sweets and Desserts are an integral part of any festival, no matter what country you are in. As we celebrate the spirit of Diwali, I wanted to make something sweet for my family too, but it had to be a bit healthier, if possible. I could have chosen to share with you any of the high-calorie … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Pie Dessert Bars
October 17, 2011 by
Pumpkin Dessert Bars A long time ago, I had seen a picture of Pumpkin Bars in a magazine edition of Nuggets markets, but it did not come with a recipe. Apparently, it was one of their highest-selling products; had to be, if I couldn't take my eyes off them! As you can see in the picture [photo courtesy of FreshToMarket] this was a very decadent dessert, perfect for Fall, with … [Read more...]
Sugar-Free Pumpkin Cookies
October 12, 2011 by
Pumpkin CookiesThe Holiday season is almost upon us, and I am sure some of you have started looking for Fall recipes to bake, just like me. But if you bake as often as me, then I think you would be trying to make them healthier too, if possible. After all, you don't want to stuff yourself and your family with a sugar overdose and then pay the bills for frequent dentist visits, right! That's why I … [Read more...]
Moist & Fuss-Free Berry Muffins
October 10, 2011 by
Moist Berry MuffinsIts ironic how you miss something the most after its gone! People, events, occasions, even seasons and seasonal produce. Our house is slowly filling up with Fall produce, but amidst the glowing fall colors, I am terribly missing the Summer, especially when it gets all dark and gloomy outside. Luckily for us, some wise-headed men discovered the art of freezing foods, so you can … [Read more...]
Chocolate Cherry Blondies
October 3, 2011 by
Chocolate Cherry Dessert BarsFall as officially kicked in, and this post might sound a bit off the chart. But I had baked these really delicious Cherry Bars some time ago when sweet red Cherries adorned the grocery aisles, and it was hard to not share them with my readers! You can still find a bag of Cherries in your supermarkets, so go grab one and bake these truly delicious Chocolate Cherry bars … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Mousse
September 30, 2011 by
Pumpkin MousseI am not a big fan of Pumpkin, but when my 2 year old forced me to buy one at the grocery store just because she thought it looked 'cute', I knew I will have some pumpkin recipe hunting to do! I decided to start with something very light and simple, something I could afford to give away if it did not appeal to our family's taste-buds, and that's when I came across this really easy … [Read more...]
