Sugar Recipes

Once a luxury only the extremely affluent could afford, sugar was called 'white gold' because it was so scarce and expensive. Although Persia and ancient Arabia were cultivating sugar in the 4th ce...

Candied Kumquat in Kumquat Syrup

Few years back, one of my colleagues introduced me to Kumquats. I really fell in love with this fruit. First the sour taste hits you and then it is all so sweet, juicy and delicious. Good part is that e...

Yogurt Fennel Dip

Fennel Seeds are very commonly used in Indian Cuisine. We add it to Chai Masala to make spiced tea, add powder seeds to curries to enhance flavor and even dry roast fennel seeds to chew after heavy meal...

Mango Chia Seeds Milk Shake

Mango Chia Seeds Milk Shake - Healthy and Nutritious, this shake is perfect to start your day lite and healthy. Milk shakes are always favorite of kids, addition of Mango is like Cherry on top for all...

Tamarind Chutney

Tamarind chutney, an easy and super flavorful combination of sweet and sour. This versatile chutney can be used for various kinds of foods. Like I love eating it with plain steamed rice or fried chickpe...

Instant Dhokla

This Chickpea flour snack is very very light, healthy and gluten free breakfast snack. Traditional Dhokla is made with fermented chickpea flour, but for its quick version, now-a-days fruit salt is added for instant sour and airy texture. I have used Eno (Fruit Salt) for this recipe. You can buy fruit...

Rhubarb Orange Mocktail

Rhubarb is considered to be a vegetable in some parts of world but in United States, it is considered a fruit and is typically made available at consumer markets in early spring. Due to Rhubarb's beauti...

Savory Empanadas

One of my favorite finger-food to serve for get-togethers is: Mexican Empanadas! Crisp empanada dough is perfect medium to fill any savory or sweet filling of your choice. Once you have made the dough,...

Mint infused Orange Pomegranate Punch

Pomegranates are both sweet and tangy. Pomegranates are flaunted for their endless health benefits. But what about that wonderful winy taste – perfect nonalcoholic drinks and even for cocktails. Its dee...

Blueberry Clafoutis

Clafoutis Or Clafouti, is a baked French dessert made of cherries, arranged and baked in pancake-like batter. This simple yet so delicious recipe is traditionally made with cherries or prunes. Fruity be...

Ruby Jewel Cookies

These delicious, buttery shortbread cookies are easy to make and favorite Christmas Holiday cookies. I think, the name "Ruby Jewel Cookies" are completely justified by their looks and in taste too! You have to try these to believe me! The sweet and slightly tart raspberry or blueberry jam compliments...