These easy Fruit Chill recipes are super easy to make and taste absolutely delicious. Cool, vibrant, refreshing and revitalizing on a hot summer day. A sweet, tangy, icy burst of flavors. This is a refreshing fruit-based dessert served chilled. A delightful blend of pureed fruits with some spices or herbs, a mix between a smoothie…
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MANGO FRAPPE
When the heat is relentless, this mango frappe is my go-to escape in a glass. It starts with juicy, sun-ripened mangoes blended into a smooth, golden purée. A generous drizzle of condensed milk adds a rich, velvety sweetness, while chilled milk brings it all together with a creamy finish. Then comes the magic — a…
DIFFERENT LEAVENING AGENTS & THEIR ROLES IN BAKING
Whether you’re baking fluffy pancakes, crusty sourdough bread, a tender chocolate cake or crispy yet gooey cookies, one ingredient plays a silent but powerful role: leavening agents. These unsung heroes are responsible for the rise, lightness and texture in baked creations. But what exactly do they do and how do they work? Leavening agents are…
UNDERSTANDING THE OVEN AND ITS ROLE IN BAKING
When people think of baking, they often imagine pretty cupcakes, cookies, or a fluffy loaf of banana bread. But if there’s one silent hero behind every successful bake, it’s the oven. As bakers—whether beginner, home-based, or professional—we tend to focus a lot on ingredients, measurements, and techniques, but forget the one tool that brings it…
DIFFERENT EGG REPLACERS IN BAKED RECIPES
Eggs are indispensable in baking due to their multifaceted roles that enhance texture, structure, flavor and appearance. Eggs serve multiple roles in baking—binding, leavening, moisture and richness. They can act as a leavening agent by incorporating air and expanding when heated. Additionally, eggs bind ingredients together, making batters and doughs more stable. They also add moisture…
EGGLESS ATTA CHOCOLATE CAKE IN BLENDER
This atta chocolate cake is all about ease, comfort, and indulgent flavor—made effortlessly in a blender and finished with a luscious nutty glaze. The batter comes together in just minutes, using everyday ingredients like whole wheat flour, ghee, cocoa powder, and a dash of vinegar for that perfect rise. There’s no creaming, whisking, or sifting—just…
NO BAKE CHOCOLATE PECAN CHEESECAKE
Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with this delicious, decadent No Bake Chocolate Pecan Cheesecake recipe. It is a rich creamy dessert that combines timeless and modern flavours into one. It has a buttery, nutty, chocolaty crust that crumbles perfectly with each bite, forming the base for an irresistible fusion of taste and textures. The…
PRODUCTS AND BRANDS THAT I USE FOR BAKING
As someone who spends a lot of time in the kitchen testing and perfecting recipes, I’ve come to realise that the quality of ingredients can make a world of difference in baking. From flours and sugars to chocolates and leavening agents, the brands I choose aren’t just about labels—they’re about consistency, taste, and trust. In…
