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 […]

Poka mithoi l Assamese spiced rice flour balls (laru /laddu)

Somehow, this time of the year in the UK also reminds me of poka mithoi l Assamese spiced rice flour balls (laru /laddu). These laddus are made with rice flour, jaggery and a blend of warm spices, predominantly peppercorn. Nostalgia- There are no visible or invisible similarities between […]

Coconut and cumin cookies (eggless)

These coconut and cumin cookies (eggless) are a perfect option to enjoy if you want a break from the sweeter cookies.These delightful savoury bites are a lovely option if you want a break from the sweeter cookies. They are easy to make and has no chill time. And […]

Eggless banana and chocolate chip cookies

This eggless banana and chocolate chip cookies recipe goes back to more than ten years. It is relatively easy to make and will be perfect with a cuppa or glass of milk. Healthy eating- When it comes to cooking for the family, I have always been a bit […]

Whole wheat cranberry triangles

These whole wheat cranberry triangles are the perfect accompaniment to your cuppa. Along with whole wheat, they also include oats and cornmeal which gives a lovely bite. And not to forget the dried cranberries that add the sweetness and a delightful tang. The temperatures are dipping in our […]

Citrus cornmeal olive oil cake

This citrus cornmeal olive oil cake is a very moist cake with citrusy flavours running through it and with a slight bite from the pine nuts. I first baked this cake many years ago; read that as (12-13 yeas ago) and I remember being super pleased with the […]

Dates, figs and nuts burfi (no added sugar)

The Indian festive season is in full swing and this means plenty of feasting on sweets and savouries. This dates, figs and nuts burfi (no added sugar) is a healthier option to enjoy during this time. Along with the dates and figs, it is loaded with an assortment […]

Whole wheat apple and cinnamon cake

This whole wheat apple and cinnamon cake is full of autumnal flavours. It has a slightly firm topping from the demerara sugar and the most delightfully soft crumb. It was bursting with the warm flavour of cinnamon and pieces of apples in each bite. Autumn has truly arrived […]

Whole wheat mini banana pancakes

These whole wheat mini banana pancakes were rustled up earlier last month.The temperatures were much higher then and the bananas in the fruit bowl were ripening much faster than we could eat. I somehow missed posting about them on the blog earlier. But then, better late than never, […]

Cumin cookies (eggless)

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 […]