Mocha Cheesecake in a CupIts great to be back from a vacation, and yet its funny how the first thing I yeanr to make once I'm back in my kitchen is a dessert! Yes, I am a sweet-freak, and here's a quick treat for fellow sweet-freaks, albeit with a dash of some caffeine to get you up and awake - Mocha Cheesecake baked in cups, and dotted with lovely Bourbon creme is an exotic and elegant way to … [Read more...]
Apple Crisp
June 13, 2011 by
Apple Raspberry Crisp served with Ice Cream Whenever you crave for some simple heart-warming dessert which does not require careful measurements and elaborate baking or cooking instructions, you can rely on an old-fashioned Crisp recipe. Crisps, Cobblers or Crumbles (they are pretty much the same) are all an easy way to dish out a dessert that primarily contains some fresh seasonal fruit, a bit … [Read more...]
Orange Cake (Glutenfree) With Orange-Flower Syrup
June 2, 2011 by
Gluten-Free Orange Cake When it comes to flavored cakes, citrus is a favorite, especially as this subtle flavor combines well with any other fruit or nut to create a perfectly balanced yet delicately flavored cake recipe. In Middle-Eastern cooking, the cakes are kept simple but flavorful, and are topped with a sweet syrup, rather than slathering them with frosting. This makes them an attractive … [Read more...]
Creamy Coconut Ice Cream
May 27, 2011 by
Rice & Creamy Coconut Ice Cream Summer and Ice Creams go hand in hand, and to kick-start the summer season that is finally finding its way to the bay Area, we have a lovely Coconut Ice Cream recipe that will keep your head cool throughout the season. Pat, from the Technicolor Kitchen, shares this beautiful recipe which has very few ingredients, and an even simpler method. Toasted Coconuts … [Read more...]
Red Velvet Cake
May 23, 2011 by
Red Velvet Cake There's nothing like celebrating a Birthday with a beautiful b'day cake. And it does not matter if you are pushing over your 30's or nearing your 40's. A cake is a great way to get over the aging pangs, and a cake that looks as beautiful and delicious as this Red Velvet Cake, is sure to put a smile on your face, no matter how gloomy you feel! I've had RV cupcakes before, but … [Read more...]
Best Vegan Brownie Recipe
April 28, 2011 by
Vegan BrowniesAfter the copious amount of emails for a vegan brownie recipe that flooded my Inbox, I decided to get my hands dirty and find a recipe that works. I have used several recipes for Vegan Brownies before, some just use fruit purees instead of eggs, some use more oil and less butter, some just use vegan butter, but none of them came close to a real Good Vegan Brownie recipe, until I … [Read more...]
Pineapple Cake with Coconut Buttercream Frosting
April 8, 2011 by
Pineapple Cake with Coconut Buttercream FrostingI often watch Paula Dean, aka the Butter Queen, whisking away her bowl of frosting and slathering it on a perfectly baked layer cakes, and I think, can I seriously bake something so beautiful someday!! I call myself a better-than-average baker, but layered cakes with elaborate frosting still make me nervous. Like this amazing Pineapple Cake adorned … [Read more...]
Raspberry Ice Cream Floats
April 4, 2011 by
Raspberry Ice Cream FloatsSummer has kicked in nice and strong in my part of the world, and people are all geared to enjoy the sun, sand and the cool waters of the Pacific by hitting the beaches. What you need to beat the heat is something cool and refreshing. Just like these lovely red Raspberry & Champagne Ice Cream Floats. In fact, they are so versatile you can easily add them to your any-time … [Read more...]
Pistachio Shortbread Cookies
March 16, 2011 by
Pistachio Shortbread CookiesWhenever I see a box of Sandies Butter Pecan cookies in a grocery aisle, my heart melts and I am tempted to pick up a box or two. I literally relied on these as a pick-me-up during grueling grad school days. Shortbreads are one of my favorites, because I love their soft cake-like texture, yet they have a crunch to every bite. So when I came across these beautiful … [Read more...]
Chocolate Mousse With Tofu
March 12, 2011 by
Healthy Chocolate Tofu MousseWhen I think of enjoying a dessert, on a whim, it needs to satisfy three criteria - delicious to eat, nice, creamy texture, and easy to prepare. Now that I need to watch my weight, low-calorie and healthy has also joined the list. So I was genuinely happy when one of my friends introduced me to this Chocolate Pudding recipe, which includes Tofu in the ingredient list. … [Read more...]
