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These are soft ginger flavored cookies with the goodness of holiday spices.Obviously I didn't grow up eating these but every time we taste these at Holiday parties they remind us of Christmas.Preparation time:45 minutes plus additional time for chilling the dough.Serves:18 big and 18 small cookiesIngredients:1 egg3 1/2 cups all purpose flour2 teaspoons ginger(I used... Continue Reading →
Sugar Cookies are fun to make with family and kids for Christmas although they do take an elaborate process.This is my first time making them,It does take some practice to master the decoration but I think I did a pretty decent job at it,I have also learnt some things that I can improve the next... Continue Reading →
So for this birthday I received a Kitchen Aid Stand mixer from my brother and sister in law,Oh boy I was on cloud nine,it really make things easy to mix while I prep my other ingredients.I do bake quite a lot so I was glad to have one of these.I whipped up 3 cookie batters... Continue Reading →
Pumpkin season inspires us to try new recipes.I especially love pumpkins for baking due to the subtle and warm flavor they add.Preparation time60 minutesServes24 muffinsServing Size1 muffinCalories Per ServingApproximately 252 per servingDifficultyMediumIngredients:2 cups flour2 large eggs(room temperature)1 teaspoon vanilla essence1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon baking powder3/4 cup vegetable oil1 cup sugar1 cup brown sugar1 1/2... Continue Reading →
Cheesecakes are usually made in a round springform pan,if serving for a larger group it would be easy to make them individually like mini cheesecakes or in cheesecake bars that can be cut to a small size and served.I made these for halloween for the kids in my neighbourhood.Preparation time:45 minsServes:35 1 inch squaresIngredientsfor the... Continue Reading →
We are looking for spooky edible things to make for halloween,I was searching pinterest and really loved the idea of witch fingers/zombie fingers.I chose to do the zombie fingers since I don't like using artificial colors in food items for witch fingers and zombie fingers would naturally be skin colored.I used a basic sugar cookie... Continue Reading →
This was one of my favorite sweets from my childhood,these are commonly given to kids and are known to build muscle,brain power and stamina.My mom always used to make these for us when we were kids and I still enjoy these as a grown up.Preparation time:30 minutesServes:40Ingredients :3 cups urad dal(dry roasted and powdered)(I used... Continue Reading →
We all love black forest cake with a chocolatey cake and sweet and light whipped cream topped with a delicious cherry,why not make it in a cupcake?This is a great recipe and for those that like chocolate and lesser sugar in baked goods.Preparation time60 minutesServes12Serving Size1 cupcakeCalories Per ServingApproximately 264 per serving, without the IcingDifficultyMediumIngredients1... Continue Reading →
Kajjikaya also called as Garjalu or Karanji is a preparation with flour rolled out into thin flat breads and stuffed with a delectable yet subtle coconut and semolina mixture with toasted nuts and sugar and deep fried.This decadence is usually made during festivals like Holi, Diwali and Sankranthi.Preparation time60 minutes Serves24 kajjikayasServing Size1 kajjikayaCalories Per ServingApproximately... Continue Reading →
This is a rich and chewy dessert dish made with ground cashew nuts and pistachios boiled in a milk,sugar and saffron mixture and condensed to a thick and luscious dessert.Preparation time:1 hourServes:30 piecesIngredients:2 Cups cashew nuts unsalted1 1 /3 cup pistachios unsalted (shelled )2 cups milk1/2 tin condensed milk1 pinch saffron1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder2 1/2-3... Continue Reading →
Prathima Koneru 