These are the 10 recipes you absolutely need to try from my latest e-book, Better Baking with Shivesh. Each one is crafted with thoughtful, nourishing ingredients—without compromising on taste. From fudgy amaranth brownies to creamy baked cheesecake cups and indulgent (yet wholesome) Twix bars, these bakes are everything you love, made better. Whether you’re new…
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NO CREAM CHEESE CHEESECAKE
Who says you need cream cheese to make a luscious, velvety cheesecake? This recipe proves that with a few clever swaps, you can create a dessert that’s just as rich, tangy and satisfying without a single ounce of cream cheese. Instead, we use hung curd to achieve that signature creamy texture and flavor. This cheesecake…
CHEESECAKE CHOCOLATE COOKIES
Imagine biting into a cookie that’s the perfect marriage of two iconic desserts—cheesecake and chocolate cookies. These cheesecake chocolate cookies are soft, rich and indulgently creamy, with a surprise cheesecake filling nestled inside a fudgy chocolate cookie. The cookie dough is made with cocoa powder giving it a deep chocolate flavor. The outer cookie is soft…
NO-BAKE OREO UPSIDE DOWN CHEESECAKE
This No-Bake Upside Down Oreo Cheesecake is one of those quietly brilliant recipes that turns the most basic ingredients into something that looks and tastes like a showstopper. It’s what I reach for when I want something indulgent but low-effort that never, ever fails to deliver joy with every bite. This recipe is the ultimate…
MATCHA CHIA PUDDING
There’s something incredibly satisfying about recipes that look fancy, taste indulgent, but secretly whisper, “Hey, I’m actually good for you.” That’s exactly what this matcha chia pudding is. It’s creamy, it’s refreshing, it’s nutrient-packed—and it’s the kind of recipe that makes me feel like I’ve got my life together. I stumbled into this combination during…
EASY MANGO MILK TOAST
There are some recipes that don’t just fill your stomach — they wrap you up like a blanket, sit you down in a sunlit kitchen corner, and remind you how food can feel like home. This Mango Milk Toast is one of those. It was born out of a lazy summer afternoon and a craving…
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…
HEALTHY MANGO MAGNUM
Every summer season, all I wait for are sweet juicy mangoes that I can gorge on. As much as I love to eat mangoes in its natural form, coming up with new dessert recipes is also one of my favourite summer activities. And, once you try this Healthy Mango Magnum, there is absolutely no going…
