There’s nothing more exciting than being able to come downstairs, turn your oven on and start baking with a variety of ingredients, especially spices that release a sensational aroma and leave that feel of warmth in your home. Yep i’m talking about cinnamon, the oldest spice known and used in beverages, sweet and savoury cooking… Continue reading Fresh Fig, Cinnamon and Almond Muffins
Stew, a comforting dish usually associated with cold, dark Winter months right? Well today I needed something hearty and comforting , a dish that required less time to prepare, one that didn’t involve using a lot of fats or even flour, so Voila this one pot dish is what was served for dinner healthy,… Continue reading Vegetable and Barley Stew with a touch of spice
Have you tried this combination before? If yes isn’t it a beautiful match and If not then you are missing out. Although, it all depends on your palate and whether you savor the flavour of fennel as it’s a bit like Marmite you either love it or hate it, purely due to its aromatic and licorice… Continue reading Rich Cocoa and Fennel Seed Cookies
Bottle gourd also known as Dudhi , Lauki, Calabash, opo squash or long melon is a long green vegetable full of hidden benefits. Made of over 90% water makes it very easy to digest. In the Ayurvedic world, bottle gourd is known to be cooling, calming, rich in vitamins and minerals, popular for… Continue reading Free from Friday’s: Lentil dal with bottle gourd and spinach.
Who loves savoury spicy snacks? Every Indian household will have a cupboard full of these delicious savoury snacks . Whether it’s for breakfast, snack or tea many of you will agree we just can’t resist temptation but the downside is? They’re all fried, oh yes, there is nothing greater than delicious khakra (gujarati thin crackers),… Continue reading Free from Friday’s: Baked Millet flour and fenugreek crackers
Doesn’t the sound of that make your mouth water? It sure did for me when I was thinking of a sweet combination of flavours that would wow your taste buds and awaken your senses. After all it is Valentines day just three days away and you have to have chocolate as that is the language… Continue reading Valentine’s Special: Black cherry, chocolate and salted caramel cupcakes…..
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