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Eggless Mince Pies
I am sure everyone is busy either preparing to celebrate the occasion or waiting in anticipation for a public holiday to rest and relax! Traditional Christmas mince pies are not suitable for vegetarians as they are usually made of suet and minced meat. This is one of my most popular recipes when I conduct my Christmas baking classes. All my…
Mini Pumpkin Fruit Cakes
Many would wonder how pumpkin could be incorporated in a fruit cake. I think it is very easy – simply steam or bake the pumpkin, mash it and add to the cake batter. The pumpkin would add a unique flavour apart from our usual fruit cakes. The fruit cake will have a nice, golden colour and would be very light…
Mixed Nuts Brownies
It is the school holidays and the festive season. Chocolate is a favourite of the young and old and there is nothing like a tray of home-made brownies. These brownies can be made and kept frozen up to a year in air tight containers. Eat it on its own or serve it with ice cream. Preparation time: 20 minutes Cooking…
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Laddu and Cherry Compote Phirni
One of the most delicious parts of Deepavali must be the mithai (sweets). Most traditional Indian sweets are made with flour, sugar, ghee and milk-based ingredients. These days, we are all cutting down on sugar. And so, for a change, here is a recipe, where you can still eat the laddu and not feel guilty about it. Laddus are sphere-shaped…
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Cashew Nuts and Apricot Bars
Forget about the heavy sugar laden laddus, barfis, candies and other Indian sweets this Deepavali. Let us change the menu a little – these energy bars are a perfect healthy treat not only for children, but for adults too. Forget the store-bought types; why not simply make your own? These can be stored for a couple of months in an…
Chocolate Chips Batons
Deepavali, the Festival of Lights for Hindus, is fast approaching. It is an important festival that signifies the victory of light over darkness and is celebrated by Hindus worldwide. I am sure most of you must be cracking your heads as to what to bake or cook for this auspicious event. Chocolate Chips Cookies are all time favourites with kids…
Double Chocolate Marble Cake
I love all kinds of marble cake! Each marble cake has a life of its own! I have not come across anyone who can make identical marble cakes. This Double Chocolate Marble cake batter can be made into cupcakes too. 200 g sugar 100 g Q.B.B. Pure Ghee, room temperature 150 g butter, room temperature 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Pinch…
Coconut Banana Waffles
Waffles are great to eat any time of the day. You can experiment making waffles with different types or combinations of flour. Apart from serving waffles with sweet accompaniments, you can serve them with any savoury toppings like crispy bacon or fried chicken. I recently experimented making waffles with a combination of coconut milk and milk. The result is what…
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Eggless Rainbow Freckles Cookies
Kids love colourful cookies. Here is a cookie recipe for the school holidays and Hari Raya Puasa, that kids will surely love! You can also replace the colourful “freckles” (or rainbow as it is sometimes called) with chocolate rice or the colourful hundreds and thousands. Preparation time: 20 minutes Baking time: 25 minutes Makes: 30 pieces 200 g Q.B.B.…
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Eggless Shrikhand Cheesecake
Shrikhand is a great Indian yoghurt dessert that is eaten on its own or served with fruits or sweet biscuits. I have made Shrikhand Cheesecake here and if you are a dessert person, you will surely love it! I wish all women Happy Mother’s Day. Preparation time: 3 hours Cooking time: 15 minutes Serves: 6-8 BASE 200 g digestive biscuits,…
Rocher Cupcakes
Easter is right around the corner and what better than making a batch of Rocher Cupcakes for your friends and loved ones? I love this cupcake for its tasty contrasting layers – creamy hazelnut filling, the crisp wafer shell, the crunchy hazelnut in the centre and the yummy taste of Nutella on the surface of the cake! Preparation time: 15…
Orange Semolina Fruit Cake
My American friend Elsa shared this recipe with me many years ago. In her original recipe, she had used polenta. Since semolina is more readily available in the supermarkets, I experimented and got this perfect recipe for Christmas. Also, I prefer to use oranges that are quite sour. This cake is very moist and can be kept refrigerated for at…
