I should have named this Mary’s Mango Ice cream. Yep, this recipe is from my friend Mary and has been her no fail recipe when it comes to potluck dinners. She says its a no fail, stress free dessert that can literally be put together in minutes. And it really is true, if you know … [Read more…]
Shrikhand is a sweetened yogurt dish made with hung yogurt. It is often the sweet dish found in Maharashtrian thalis and not only is it a sweet component, but a very healthy one too. Shrikhand is often served flavored with saffron, and at times fruit flavored variations of shrikhand are also enjoyed. The most popular … [Read more…]
This peanut ladoo is a signature dish of my mom’s sister – ‘Victor chithi’. Whenever we go on trips, she made this ladoo as it sustains you for a very long time without making you hungry. You may call it the ‘energy bar’ of the olden days. It is filled with goodies such as peanuts, … [Read more…]
Belated Valentine’s day wishes to you all….Hope you enjoyed this day with all your loved ones..We had quite a little celebration too..On Sunday, we went on a casual long drive and had brunch at ‘Maltby Cafe’. Voted one of the best breakfast spots in the area, it lies in a secluded wooded area. One of … [Read more…]
I made this recipe with the leftover brioche bread that I had from making Pain Perdu. I found it in one of my freezer cleaning expeditions and decided to make a chocolate bread pudding. By the way, if you don’t already do it, stale bread freezes beautifully. I always have some frozen bread on hand, … [Read more…]
I kind of feel bad to end the holidays…but, I am also plenty tired of hosting parties, the cooking, the baking and also being a guest at other parties. I just want a week of doing nothing, ordering pizza and chilling out. I need a break. I plan on doing that next weekend. But, for … [Read more…]