…ood at bread puddings; steamed or baked and he would often make it for our kids. Left over bread is never wasted in our home. Never waste good food is our motto and we live by it. This time I wanted to try my hand at his popular bread pudding which we all love so much. I baked this Bread Butter Jam Pudding and oh boy!… our home was filled with the wonderful aroma of sweet baking. 😊 When we sliced through the pudding it had a beautiful marble…
…se Twists are great to serve at parties. They make awesome finger eats for kids and adults alike. They can be served instead of regular wafers / chips with cocktails or mocktails too. How about making these for your savory festive goodie platter this Christmas? Consider making these pretty Cheddar Cheese Straws / Cheese Twists as a part of your Christmas or New Year gift hamper and make your loved ones feel special on the joyous occasion of Christ…
…ood values to us. A legacy for life which I have imbibed and brought up my kids with and have made a conscious effort to implement in my daily life. This lovely recipe was taught in our school cooking class for Khasta Punjabi Mathri with the beautiful layers. This famous and much loved savory snack / cracker which is lightly salted, crispy, flaky and mildly spiced is rolled like the popular sweet “Phenori” in Konkannim and “Chirote” / “Chiroti” in…
…enjoy and gift at all celebratory and festive occasions. A good candy for kids to eat at short break and even better as travel munchies. If you like it with sweet syrup then jazz it up in your favorite colors and flavors and light up your dessert table. 🙂 I wanted the petha to be royal and spectacular with Saffron / Kesar and it turned out beyond my expectations. If you like Agra Petha, then please do give it a try just the way I did. Ingredients…
…eart? I enjoyed baking these beauties and wanted to share my joy with you. Kids will surely love these and not to forget the adults. My family loved the aroma while baking and relished every bite. Let not age be the barrier unless you have health issues which may hold you back. Gift them to the ones you love and keep them handy to serve unexpected guests. They taste better when fresh but can be refrigerated and served warm when ready to eat. If yo…
…ing people, bachelors and serves as an after school quick snack for hungry kids. So give it a try… 😀 Ingredients : 3 cups boiled Chickpeas/Kabuli Chana or canned (drained) 1 large Onion (peeled & finely diced) For the Dressing : 1 fresh Green Chilli (deseeded & finely sliced) 2 pinches Red Chilli powder or to taste ½ tsp. Chaat Masala or to taste A pinch – Garam Masala (optional) Juice of ½ fresh Lime 3 tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil Salt &a…
…s satiate that urge of eating a sweet after your meals and a favorite with kids. Ladoos do make super gifts too. How can one overlook a big dabba full of ladoos? Some may not like them but can you resist feasting with your eyes on those round balls of delectable ladoos? It may take a while to bind them into balls of oozing goodness but the joy of binding ladoos into perfect, flawless without cracks, is a joy to behold! J Here is a double bonanza……
…amp; cravings. She told me that it is really good for school & college kids, working people, athletes & people who are trying to cope up with so many health issues. She explained the importance of eating bananas in such a simple way… I never understood then but I now realize the simple fundamentals to good health. Another delicious alternative to eating a very ripe banana & not wasting it is to use it in a milk shake… In India, people…
…berry, strawberry, lemon, orange & black currant. Jujubes are loved by kids & adults alike. They are usually half moon shaped or cubed. Some jujubes are sticky & gummy.. Today’s post of jujubes is very easy & quick to prepare. They are light & melt in the mouth. We make these for Christmas & they look very festive when served & taste awesome! We enjoy them throughout Christmas week & New Year. I’m sure you will love…
…aria.. It is an elegant dessert to serve your guests at parties or even at kids parties. Children will enjoy it any time & every time you make it! I love this dessert & so does my family.. Enjoy this cool & exquisite dessert.. J Ingredients : 4 cups Milk 3 Eggs (separated) 1 cup Sugar ¼ cup Cocoa (or to taste) ¼ tsp. Vanilla Essence A pinch of Nutmeg pwd. (optional) Method : Heat milk over low heat in a large skillet wit…