This no knead focaccia bread was made a while ago. It came out beautifully and drew the family into the kitchen at lightning speed with its delightful aroma. It was topped with homegrown baby tomatoes and rosemary along with red onion, chilli flakes and garlic. All the flavours […]

These cumin cookies (eggless) are very easy to make and are a great accompaniment for a cuppa; nice break from the regular sweet cookies. Cumin- Cumin is one of the most popular spices in my kitchen cabinet. It is also a spice that I, like so many of […]

Sharing the whole wheat blueberry and coconut muffins that I baked some time ago. They are really easy to whip up and needs no fancy equipment. And yes, they are full of blueberries, bursting as they bake to release their flavours. The coconut gives a nice bite. August […]

I made this pavlova recipe after a long time! The last time I made it was many moons ago! But I was quite chuffed when it came out with the perfect crisp exterior and soft marshmallowy interior that pavlovas are known for. The daughter declared it the best […]

This cherry cheesecake was made with the bountiful cherry harvest that we have been blessed with this year. It has a crisp crust, with a cherry and soft cheese filling, and drizzled with cherry syrup and melted white chocolate on top. A truly summery, fruity dessert. My cherry […]

After eating them as they were to our heart’s content, some of the strawberries went into this coconut, strawberries and cream cake. We had friends over at ours after months and that in itself calls for a celebration. So made this cake for dessert celebrating friendship and of […]

This baked mint and coriander chicken is one of our family favourites. I have made it innumerable times, for family and friends at home and taken it as a contribution to joint parties. It is very succulent, full of fresh flavours and easy to make too! I hadn’t […]

Summer is in full swing in our neck of the woods. Although the temperatures have been fluctuating a bit with high twenties one day and low tens the next. Nevertheless, the summer blooms have come up, bringing much joy. My lavender plant has perked up and I decided […]

I harvested a bunch of rhubarb a couple of days ago. The plant was a gift from our next door neighbour and we have been enjoying it for a few years now. There is so much joy in cooking with home grown produce. And with the year’s first […]

All four of us are die hard chocoholics. But that does not mean that we do not enjoy other flavours too. Citrus flavours are quite dear to us and this whole wheat lemon and coconut cake fits the bill perfectly. It has a beautiful crumb, is full of […]