Achappam, also known as the beautiful rose cookie of Kerala, is one of those traditional snacks that instantly brings back festive memories. Light, crisp, and delicately patterned, these cookies are made using a special mould that gives them their iconic flower-like shape. The batter is simple — made with rice flour, coconut milk, egg, and…
10 Desserts to Bake for the Women You Love This Women’s Day
Every year on Women’s Day, I love celebrating the incredible women around me by creating something sweet for them and treating them to one of my desserts. However, it’s always a task to decide what dessert to make! I bake so many desserts all year round that choosing that perfect one is always a process….
KAAK BI AJWA
Kaak bi Ajwa is a beautiful marriage of buttery pastry and rich, spiced date filling. It is a treat that feels both homely and celebratory at the same time. These traditional Middle Eastern cookies are instantly recognizable by their round shape and inviting golden hue. Kaak bi Ajwa is more than just a cookie, it…
DANISH COOKIES
As part of our “Cookies from Around the World” series, we travel to the charming bakeries of Denmark to explore one of the most iconic treats ever tucked into a blue tin — Danish cookies. Buttery, delicate, and beautifully piped into classic shapes, these cookies are a celebration of simplicity and precision. Known for their…
CHOCOLATE BISCUIT PUDDING
This Chocolate Biscuit Pudding is the kind of dessert that feels indulgent, nostalgic, and luxurious all at once — yet comes together with pantry staples and a microwave. It’s rich without being heavy, sweet but balanced, and layered in a way that makes every spoonful different from the last. The magic begins with warm milk…
NAN-E NOKHODCHI
Nan-e Nokhodchi is a charming traditional sweet that celebrates the delicate flavor and natural richness of chickpeas. These small, tender bites have a soft, melt-in-the-mouth texture that feels both comforting and refined. Lightly sweet with a gentle nuttiness, Nan-e Nokhodchi carries a warm, homemade character that reflects the simplicity of time-honored baking traditions. Their pale…
YAKGWA (KOREAN COOKIES)
Yakgwa is a traditional Korean honey cookie that beautifully reflects the elegance of Korean dessert culture. Made with simple pantry ingredients like flour, sesame oil, honey, and ginger, yakgwa is deep-fried until golden and then soaked in a fragrant honey-ginger syrup, giving it its signature glossy finish and rich, chewy texture. The name itself comes…
10 Desserts You Have to Make This Holi 2026
Holi desserts have always been about comfort and celebration — thandai in tall glasses, malpuas soaking in syrup, bowls of rasmalai passed around after a long day of colours. But here’s the thing. Festive flavours don’t have to stay in the same old formats. They can evolve — into puddings, cakes, panna cotta and tiramisu…
