Thandai mix is a fragrant mixture of nuts and spices used to make beverages and desserts. Here, this homemade thandai mix is used to make an eggless sheet cake. Decorated with saffron whipped cream cheese frosting and tons of colorful sprinkles, it makes for a stunning Holi dessert! Do you like sprinkles? I love them…
Archives for February 2018
Sabudana Kheer/Javvarisi Payasam
Simple but heart-warming, this creamy kheer made with sabudana or javvarisi (sago pearls) is easy to make and absolutely delicious. I know you haven’t heard from me in a while. The last week was a bit busy and stressful. On top of that, my external hard drive conked after a freak power outage. It had…
Chicken Curry Laksa
Chicken curry laksa is a delicious noodle soup made with a spicy coconut curry broth, chicken and vegetables. It is the perfect one-bowl meal to cozy up on cool nights and makes for great leftovers as well! I cannot remember the last time that I shared a soup recipe with you guys. That might be…
Fluffy Cranberry Mousse
This light and fluffy cranberry mousse is the perfect Valentine’s Day or late winter dessert. It’s easily made with both fresh or frozen cranberries and doesn’t require either eggs or gelatin. I love whipping up quick and easy desserts in pretty glasses. They kind of justify my ever-growing collection of cups, glasses and dessert bowls!…
Amazing Strawberry Recipes Roundup
Save this amazing roundup of fresh strawberry desserts and beverages for Valentine’s Day and spring. I love strawberries, they are just so versatile. With greenhouse farming, strawberries may be available throughout the year now, but the best berries are those that are locally grown and start bearing fruit in late spring. Juicy, ripe, red strawberries…
Harissa Roasted Chickpeas
Thank you Idahoan® Steakhouse® Soups for sponsoring this post. Treat your SOUP-er significant other to a delicious meal! Spicy and crunchy harissa roasted chickpeas make for a delicious snack or side dish. My favorite way to enjoy them is to use as a topping for creamy soups – it makes the perfect, hearty meal! I…
Chocolate Orange Cake
This soft and moist chocolate orange cake has the richness of chocolate and the freshness from seasonal winter oranges to make a delightful Valentine’s Day or Holiday treat! Do you guys love the easy to peel mandarin oranges that you get in this season? We go through several such bags in the winter. But our…
