Tag: sweet

Thirunelveli Halwa- A sweet delicacy!

The First time when I made this sweet was during my school days. Somewhere I read this recipe and made it. It came out well for the first time. This Sweet is so close to me as it reminds me of my childhood memories. My father used to buy...

Avacado Stuffed Sweet Pepper Salad

Got this lengthy red sweet paprika from market last week. This time i decided to make this salad as i liked the vibrant red color and decided to prepare a dish as it is. At the same time an Avacodo was ripened  and ready to get picked up by...

Yummy Baklava and my 100th post…

I am very happy to post this sweet as my 100th post. Â One of the sweets, which I have underestimated by its simple ingredients and preparation method until I tasted it the first time. A colleague of mine, who is from Turkey, had brought some authentic Baklava to...

Chocolate cake with Choco coated Marshmallows

This is yet another cake and Marshmallow candy made during Christmas time. I did this together with Riya again… I just have to tell the secret word ‘Baking’ to her and OhMyGod she is so excited more than me in baking. The first and best favorite pass time these...

Stollen – German Christmas Bread/Fruit Cake

Stollen Stollen, the festive bread, and a fruit cake is originated from a city called Dresden in Germany. You can never miss this delicacy when you are here around the Christmas season. The Yeasty cake is very easy to prepare. There are some variations of this bread with stuffed...

Kuzhi Paniyaram(sweet version) – Indian Pancake Balls

Kuzhi Paniyaram(flavored with Mango & Banana) Carnival season and Pancakes !!! Every festival has food associated with it and its true. Pancakes (Berliner)are considered as special food here during this season. Well!! Although every cuisine has its varied ingredients, method of cooking, flavors, the taste of people differs. Just...

Pongalo Pongal – Indian Harvest Festival

 I wish all my friends and viewers a Happy and prosperous New Year and Pongal. Pongal is one of the main festivals in India. It is celebrated from January 14th – 16th. Though it is called by different names like Sankranthi, Makara Sankranthi, and Lohri in different parts...

Almond Sweets

I am glad to write this recipe, as some of my friends have requested it. Here it goes… Ingredients: Whole Almonds – 300gms Sugar – 250 gms Milk – 1 1/2 cup (or) 1 cup Water Rose Essence – little Red color – a pinch (add little red to...

50 Little Ghosts dressed up in Pink’s & Blue’s – Halloween Special

  Coconut Macroon’s. Coconut I was surprised !! Everything was so quick on that day(Last Friday). Getting up from bed, Breakfast, & getting ready for Kindergarten. All was because of a Magic word Halloween, that I whispered to Riya. Yes, Riya was so excited and dressed up like Witch...

Churros & Estadi Olimpic

Churros is a Spanish light sweet Savoury dish available in Spanish cafes. It is usually served during breakfast or dinner. There can be quite a few variations  made in this dish, although the shape of the Churros maintained like ridges.  The variations can be  from Â...

Swiss Meringues

Meringues are named after the Swiss village Meiringen and were invented by an Italian chef Gasparini (Wikipedia). It is a crispy airy sweet dish and children would simply love it. Â In my home, as soon as Meringues was ready, it got over in no time. Planning to make...

Rasagulla (Cheese Balls in Sugar Sirup)

Ingredients: Milk – 1 Litre ( whole milk ) Vinegar – 2 Tsp diluted with 5 Tsp of water Sugar – 1 Cup Rosewater – 1/2 Tsp Water – 4 Cups For variation: Orange color – A pinch Orange Essence – 1/2 Tsp Method: 1. Boil milk in a...