Almond Pistachio Cookies

Almond and Pistachio cookies are my favorite cookies from childhood. These cookies are crunchy from outside and soft from inside. They are flavored with cardamom and saffron. They are not as sweet as sugar cookies. In this recipe, I have used Whole wheat flour and almond flour instead of using just all-purpose flour. They smell delicious!!!Continue reading “Almond Pistachio Cookies”

Vegan Whole wheat Calzone

Calzone is an Italian oven baked folded pizza. It is a combination of a pizza and a sandwich. Traditionally calzone is made using a pizza dough and for stuffing Mozzarella cheese, ricotta or parmesan cheese and veggies  are used. In this recipe,  I have used whole wheat flour to make a pizza dough. It isContinue reading “Vegan Whole wheat Calzone”

Mango Cake

I love baking cakes with fresh fruits. Pineapple, Orange and Mango cakes are some of my favorite cakes. I have experimented baking a vegan mango cake using Mango pulp. It turned out really delicious!! The cake has a perfect balance of sweetness and fruitiness. The cake is moist and flavorful. The glaze on top enhancesContinue reading “Mango Cake”

Vegan Brownies

Brownies are chocolate-flavored, square-shaped sweets baked with flour, egg, sugar, and cocoa powder. I love fudgy brownies. As I always prefer to include healthy ingredients, I have used Whole wheat flour in my brownie recipe. To make the brownies moist inside, there has to be an ingredient that has high moisture content. The secret ingredient inContinue reading “Vegan Brownies”

Burger Buns

Kids love eating burgers at fast-food restaurants. A burger can be nutritious and flavorful, if we make it at home. We can make it healthier by making a  protein-rich vegan patty, adding spreads such as hummus or guacamole, or by spreading fresh green mint chutney and adding lots of vegetables. Nothing like a burger bun bakedContinue reading “Burger Buns”

Jam And Coconut Cake

The cake is everyone’s favorite dessert. When I was in school, the cake with Jam and desiccated coconut was my most favorite cake. This delectable cake with the jam and desiccated coconut will take you back to your school days!! I have experimented with using doughnut molds to make small cakes. I have used cupcakeContinue reading “Jam And Coconut Cake”

Focaccia

Focaccia is an Italian flatbread. It is an extremely flavorful and delicious bread. Focaccia is always served as a side dish. It can be served with piping hot soup. Focaccia can be baked using Rosemary, Garlic, cherry tomatoes, onions, and colorful bell peppers. It is crispy on the outer side and soft in the center.Continue reading “Focaccia”

Fruit and Nut Cake

Fruit and nut Cake is a traditional recipe for Christmas. This cake tastes delicious because of generously added fruits, nuts and spices. Traditionally, Rum is added to the fruits and nuts and the soaking process continues for months. Spices such as Cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, and ginger powder enhance the flavor of Fruit and Nut Cake.Continue reading “Fruit and Nut Cake”

Vegan Fruit Custard

Vegan Fruit Custard is a delectable dessert with a combination of seasonal fruits and custard base. It has crunchiness of fresh fruits and creaminess of custard. This dessert is usually prepared using milk based custard. In this recipe. I have experimented making custard base using plant-based milk. It is a healthier option, really a quickContinue reading “Vegan Fruit Custard”

Vegan Besan Laddoo

Besan Laddoo is one of the popular Indian Sweets. Traditionally , Besan Laddoo is made using Chickpea flour and clarified butter or Ghee. Chickpea flour is called Besan in Hindi. Laddoo means small balls or bites. It is a gluten-free sweet.  Last year, for Diwali, I tried making Besan Laddoos by using olive oil. TheContinue reading “Vegan Besan Laddoo”