Whole wheat broccoli and carrot bread l Two ways

This whole wheat carrot and broccoli bread l two ways recipe is more than a decade old, yet still goes down a treat. It is filled with the goodness of healthy vegetables and flavoured with an assortment of spices. The yeast journey- There was a time, many years […]

Upside down blood orange, semolina, almond and olive oil cake

This moist upside down blood orange, semolina, almond and olive oil cake also includes whole wheat which makes it quite substantial. A small piece goes a long way. The moist crumb with a slight bite, coupled with the almost marmalade like topping is an absolute delight. Blood oranges […]

Eggless, chocolate, whole wheat, oats and pecan squares

These eggless chocolate, whole wheat, oats and pecan squares – quite a mouthful- are great for those times when you are craving for a sweet treat. It is not full of cartloads of sugar and butter. And the addition of whole wheat flour and oats makes it wholesome […]

Eggless goats cheese and sun dried tomato mini muffins

These eggless goats cheese and sun dried tomato mini muffins are a breeze to rustle up and taste great. They are perfect bite sized snacks. And one can practically make and enjoy them in half and hour or perhaps even less. Christmas and New year celebrations have long […]

Chocolate cashew diamonds

Starting with something sweet for the first post of the new year with these chocolate cashew diamonds. These treats are not overtly sweet, nutty and melt in the mouth. And it’s not too hard to whip up a batch. A new year! Hope you have all had a […]

Chilli-paprika French macarons

I developed the recipe for these chilli-paprika French macarons more than a decade ago and have managed to salvage the recipe from my notebook. The hint of chilli in these macarons are perfect for those who prefer a little less sweetness in these dainty treats. Love – hate […]

Pistachio and chocolate pinwheel cookies

These pistachio and chocolate pinwheel cookies are a delight. They are mildly sweet and wonderfully crumbly. These cookies very indeed very good, yes, the kind of end product that makes the baker in me jump with joy. Not loaded with butter and sugar, but mildly sweet and wonderfully […]

Gingerbread house l Design inspiration

This gingerbread house l design inspiration brings back so many beautiful memories. The design for the house was inspired by one of mine and the kids favourite fairy tales, and we had so much fun putting it together. The kids also managed to weave a story around it! […]

Mushroom, vegetable and cheese tart

This mushroom, vegetable and cheese tart is easy to make and is loaded with good things. It is very adaptable too and you can use your own combination of vegetables according to your preference. I created this recipe years ago; in fact, it is another one of those […]

Baked sea bream

This baked sea bream recipe is very quick and easy to assemble and tastes great too. It is lightly spiced and cooks in 12-14 minutes. Just the kind of recipe one needs; healthy with minimal effort. Add some baked vegetables / salad on the side, and you are […]