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Vanilla and How To Use It In Baking

Vanilla is always an integral part of baking. Wondering how to use Vanilla in baking? Here is a post which will help you! While discussing on a random Facebook thread, once a pastry chef I know, said "No Vanilla, No Bakery" and I agree with him 100%. And when I say vanilla I am not taking about those cheap artificial vanilla essence. I am talking about the real thing. The real goodness of the plump & tall vanilla beans. Because once you use the real thing, trust me you will never use that … [Read more...]

Um Ali – Egyptian Bread Pudding

Um Ali literally means by "Ali's mother" and it is a delicious dessert from Egypt. A cross between Baklava and bread pudding, the creaminess and the crunch of nuts makes it absolutely worth those calories! Truth be told, I did not know about this till a few days ago when I asked on my Facebook timeline on what to post on U conveniently forgetting the huge array of Upside down cakes that can be baked, well I guess we are all allowed some dumb days, aren't we? The minute I heard about the upside … [Read more...]

Three Layered Brownie

A three layered brownie - with a chocolate chip cookie base, then a layer of oreo biscuit, topped with a super dark and super gooey brownie layer on top! Brownies are like comfort desserts, if there anything like that. I love to bake them and I love to eat them. They are also delightful dishes which adapt to flavours and variations so well. It is fun to bake various versions of them, like this three layered brownie! When I first saw this three layered brownie (it is … [Read more...]

Quiche – Roasted Red Pepper & Chicken Quiche with Flaky Cheddar Crust

Quiche made with a flaky cheddar crust and filled with chicken and roasted bell pepper! What is not to love in this one :) Okay, I know it is a mile long name for a post but but tell me what could I have missed out in that description? Everything about this Quiche is droolworthy - the flaky golden crust with a fantastic cheese flavour in it. Roasted Red Bell Pepper paired with stir fried chicken, this really is a dream come true quiche. Tarts and pastries are my baking loves, … [Read more...]

Lavender and Orange Brownie Buttons

Lavender and Orange Brownie Buttons are one of the prettiest brownies you can make and they taste amazing. The flavor of the citrus-y orange and the distinctive flavor of lavender add so much depth to the brownie! Lavender and Orange Brownie Buttons is what I chose for the letter 'L'. Honestly, I think if there was one alphabet which had a very strong competition going on what to post it was L, should it be my favourite Lemon Cake, the lemon bars, the lemon tarts, lemon meringue, lemon lemon... … [Read more...]

Jaffa Cake

Jaffa Cake is such an amazing way to combine the deliciousness of the cake and the cuteness of a cookie! Jaffa Cake is a cross between cake and cookie in my mind. Introduced by McVite as a commercial product, way back in 1927, these cakes get their name from the Jaffa oranges. They are essentially small sponge cakes with orange marmalade and chocolate sauce. I first ate them many years ago when an aunt got them for me from London and since then, I have almost been … [Read more...]

Chicken Fries by Burger King

Chicken Fries by Burger King are one of my favorite movie snacks now! Did I tell you about the chicken fries? I am a die hard romantic and a hardcore movie buff. Though I like to watch most movies (apart from the ones that are too violent) my favorite kind of movies are the romantic ones, yes yes you can go ahead and mock me if you want. But tell me what is not to love in a movie about love in first sight, about a relationship that grows with each meeting, what is not to love when two different … [Read more...]

Eggs and its Substitutes in Baking

Wondering about eggs and its substitutes in baking? Here is a post to answer all your questions! Eggs and baking are often spoken about in the same breath. Eggs are said to be the baker's best friend. It is almost like our magic ingredient which do so many things that they are nothing less than superman to the world of baking. But if you are wondering about eggs and its substitutes in baking, here is a post you should read. So lets first start with what makes an egg. … [Read more...]

C is for Cinnamon Rolls

There is something very comforting about biting into a cinnamon roll - the soft bread with almost melted sugar and the warm spice hit from cinnamon! Perfection is the name! When I embarked on the A-Z of the baking journey, there was one alphabet I was crystal clear on - C is for cinnamon rolls. I adore cinnamon rolls and the fact that I love cinnamon as a spice should be pretty evident from the name of the blog itself, and for those who don't know yet. The name is a play on cinnamon the spice, … [Read more...]